DOMAINE NATIONAL DU CHÂTEAU D'ANGERS, ANGERS

At the heart of the city of Angers, city of art and history, stands the Angers chateau. Built in the thirteenth century, the fortress, with its 17 shale and limestone towers, houses the famous Apocalypse Tapestry.

Discover one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in France. Angers castle with its emblematic 800m of castellated enclosure looks as if it is a natural extension of the rocky promontory sitting high above the river Maine. No matter how you approach it, from the river or down one of the ancient cobbled streets, the long windowless walls are accentuated by duotone towers with their ominous configuration of arrow slits, hinting at not only its architectural dominance over the surrounding city but also its majesty and historical importance. Inside there is an even greater treasure: the literally monumental Apocalypse tapestry. At 103m in length, it is the largest woven work of medieval times. This unique masterpiece illustrates the historical, social and political context of the 14th Century in France – the time of the Hundred Years War, plague and famine.

Practical informations

Equipement

Bar cafeteria tea room

Services

Shop

Prices

Full adult price9.50€
Full adult price9.50€
Children's priceFree-18 ans

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Opening hours

From 02/01/2020 to 30/04/2020

Monday 10:00 - 17:30

Tuesday 10:00 - 17:30

Wednesday 10:00 - 17:30

Thursday 10:00 - 17:30

Friday 10:00 - 17:30

Saturday 10:00 - 17:30

Sunday 10:00 - 17:30

- Fermé les 1er janvier et 1er mai. Visite histoire et architecture à 14h15 sous réserve de modification au 02 41 86 48 77. Dernier accès 45 minutes avant la fermeture. Fermeture des salles à 17h.
From 02/05/2020 to 04/09/2020

Monday 09:30 - 18:30

Tuesday 09:30 - 18:30

Wednesday 09:30 - 18:30

Thursday 09:30 - 18:30

Friday 09:30 - 18:30

Saturday 09:30 - 18:30

Sunday 09:30 - 18:30

- Fermé le 1 mai. Visites histoire et architecture à 10h15 et 14h15 sous réserve de modification au 02 41 86 48 77. Fermeture de la Galerie à 18h15. Fermeture des salles à 18h. Dernier accès à 17h45
From 05/09/2020 to 31/12/2020

Monday 10:00 - 17:30

Tuesday 10:00 - 17:30

Wednesday 10:00 - 17:30

Thursday 10:00 - 17:30

Friday 10:00 - 17:30

Saturday 10:00 - 17:30

Sunday 10:00 - 17:30

- Dernier accès à 16h45. Fermé les 25 décembre et 1 janvier; Visite histoire et architecture à 14h15 sous réserve de modification au 02 41 86 48 77. Fermeture des salles à 17h.