Detailed map of Angers

Discover the rich heritage of the capital of Anjou and start planning your next vacation!

On the banks of the Maine, a few kilometers before it joins the Loire, the town of Angers was the seat of the Plantagenet dynasty in the Middle Ages.

Its prestigious history has left us with a magnificent old town of half-timbered houses, a remarkable cathedral and a gigantic royal fortress, the Château d'Angers, reputed to be impregnable. Second only to Nantes in the Pays de la Loire region, Angers today stretches along the banks of the Maine as well as on the opposite bank, and its urban area extends all the way down to the Loire. The historic center, largely pedestrianized, is concentrated on the left bank of the Maine. The former Faubourgs on the historic communication routes to Tours, Paris and Nantes now form the neighborhoods around the city center, which are more residential but were already present between the 17th and 19th centuries.

The Doutre district is still home to a number of remarkable residences. The new districts are those of the second ring: they include parks, leisure areas and lakes such as Lac de Maine, Etang Saint-Nicolas and Parc de Balzac. Discover a map of the city and its surrounding area, listing streets, bike paths, Angers train station and other tourist attractions.

The historic center of Angers, in addition to its narrow shopping streets, is home to a rich historical heritage. A must-see on the banks of the Maine with its 17 towers, the fortress of King René is renowned for its tapestry of the Apocalypse, a 103-meter-long masterpiece that constitutes the world's largest collection of medieval tapestries.
Other must-see monuments include Saint-Maurice cathedral, the David d'Angers gallery, Adam's house with its sublime wood carvings, and the Grand Théâtre on the Place du Ralliement.

The surrounding area also promises many surprises for lovers of fine architecture and historic sites, such as the Château de Brissac, some fifteen kilometers to the south, or the Château du Plessis-Bourré in Ecueillé, some fifteen kilometers to the north.

As thewestern gateway to the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Nature Park, Angers also boasts a rich natural heritage: the Île Saint-Aubin in the lower Anjou valleys, the listed sites of La Baumette and Etang Saint-Nicolas, and Lac du Maine and its many leisure activities. Nearby Parc Balzac is also a major biodiversity reserve.

To the north of the city, Terra Botanica is a now-famous theme park, inspired entirely by plants. To the east is the Angers-Ecouflant racecourse, and to the north of the park the Avrillé golf course.

To the east of Angers, in the commune of Trélazé, you'll find the Parc des ardoisières (slate quarry park) and the famous Musée de l'ardoise (slate museum).