Things to do in Angers

With your ticket, get right into this medieval castle and see the world's biggest and oldest collection of medieval tapestries. Get amazing city views from over the castle walls too! With 17 stunning and looming towers, the Château d'Angers was founded in the 9th century by the Counts of Anjou and expanded in the 13th century. Step back in time to the refined court life in France. Wander through the magnificent traditional gardens and out to the castle moats, walk along the wall for panoramic city views. Don't miss your chance to see the world-famous Apocalypse Tapestry. Woven in 1375 of 14th-century life in France, is one of the world's best tapestries. Spanning 103m in length and housed in its own impressive room, it's the largest woven work in medieval history.

Drive through the beautiful French countryside to discover Middle Age and Gothic-inspired architecture, and learn the intriguing history of Normandy and France from an expert guide. Cross to the tidal island of Mont Saint-Michel, and soak up the refinement of prestigious Loire Valley castles, such as the vast royal Château de Chambord. Day 1 (Friday): Traveling by luxury air-conditioned coach, depart Paris via the western districts and take the Normandy motorway as far as Mont Saint-Michel. Arriving at approximately midday, stop for lunch at the 4-star Relais Saint Michel, offering fantastic views across to the island. After lunch, ascend to the Abbey on the summit of the mount for a guided visit of its Gothic and Romanesque interior. Enjoy some time at leisure exploring the narrow, hilly streets before your departure for Angers, cradle of the Plantagenet dynasty, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the Hotel Mercure Lac de Maine (or similar accommodation). Day 2 (Saturday): After a hearty breakfast, drive to Langeais, passing Cunault and Saumur en route. Driving by vineyards, enjoy views of romantic castles on the horizon. Arrive at Château de Langeais to explore one of the best-known examples of late medieval architecture. Continue with a guided visit of Clos-Lucé, Leonardo da Vinci's last dwelling place. Stroll through the stunnning gardens of Villandry, and visit the old historic district of Tours on the lower reaches of the Loire. An evening meal will be served at your overnight stop in Tours at the Hotel Mercure. Day 3 (Sunday): Take a guide tour of the Château de Chenonceau, built on the site of an old mill across the River Cher. Continue to the decorative Château de Cheverny, used by Tintin creator, Hergé as the inspiration for his fictional Château de Moulinsart. After lunch at the Hotel Saint-Hubert, go to the Château de Chambord to explore the largest and most imposing castle in the Loire Valley. Admire the distinctive French Renaissance architecture, which blends impressively with traditional medieval forms.

Escape the busy city of Paris and immerse yourself in the French countryside on this 2 day trip. The tour departs the city and crosses the western districts of Paris along the Normandy motorway to reach your first destination. At Mont Saint-Michel, enjoy a fascinating guided visit of the abbey’s interior and marvel at the Gothic and Romanesque architecture of the building. Spend some free time exploring the rest of the abbey and surrounding village. After the abbey, head towards Château d’Angers for your overnight stay. Check into your 4-star hotel for the night and relax before the second day of the tour. On the second day, wake up to a delicious breakfast and begin your journey to the breathtaking Loire Valley. Upon arrival in the valley, visit the Castle Langeais passing by Cunault and Saumur along the way. Enjoy a guided tour of the Chenonceau and Chambord castles and learn about the rich history of the people who lived here. Finally, on the return to Paris, marvel at the stunning landscape of the countryside as you travel.

Dear travellers, You will find below the most important informations about this nice 7-day trip in brief. Of course we have got a detailed Itinerary but we have got here not enough space to publish it in details. Anyway we are happy to send You the detailed itinerary upon Your request. We are ready to adopt the Itinerary according to Your desire. Sincerely Yours, Clewel Travel Team ROUTE: Paris — Giverny — Etretat — Honfleur — Calvados — Bayeux — Caen Memorial — Arromanches — Normandy American Cemetery — Omaha Beaches — Point du Hoc — Mont Saint-Michel — Cancale — Oysters tasting — Pointe du Groin — Saint Malo — Angers — Château de Chenonceau — Château d'Amboise — Chateaux Clos Luce — Chateau de Chaumont — Chateaux Blois — Chateau Chambord — Chablis — Wine Tastings — Chateau de Pommard — Beaune — Hôtel-Dieu — Wine Tastings — Paris Day 1 : Paris — Giverny — Etretat — Honfleur — Calvados — Bayeux 07:30 to 08:00 Hotel Pick up and departure Destination Normandy. Day 2 : Caen Memorial — Arromanches — American Cemetery — Omaha Beaches — Point du Hoc — Mont Saint-Michel Day 3 : Mont Saint-Michel — Cancale — Oysters tasting — Pointe du Groin — Saint Malo — Angers Day 4 : Anger — Château de Chenonceau — Château d'Amboise — Chateaux Clos Luce Day 5 : Chateau de Chaumont — Chateaux Blois — Chateau Chambord — Chablis Day 6 : Chablis — Wine Tastings — Chateau de Pommard — Beaune Day 7 : Beaune — Hôtel-Dieu — Wine Tastings — Paris 20:00 / 20:30 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.

Starting from the Château d'Angers, discover the charm of this historic city in an eco-friendly and picturesque way. Admire iconic landmarks such as the castle, Saint-Maurice Cathedral, and the medieval alleyways, all from the comfort of a silent tuk-tuk. Our driver will share interesting anecdotes and fun facts along the way. It’s a unique experience to explore Angers in an entertaining and sustainable manner. As part of this activity, you’ll also get the chance to uncover a mystery location and win local prizes.

Explore the surroundings of Angers and its vineyards famous for its appellations "Savennières" and "Coteau du Layon". Our cycling tour will take you to the west and south west of Angers to beautiful wine areas with picturesques villages and spectacular hillside vineyards. We start cycling around 10 am along side the Loire river on cycling paths unitl we reach our first winery "La Coulée de Serrant" world famous for its production of white dry wine called "Savennières". After a nice wine tasting we keep on cycling alongside the Lore river untl we reach the island of Behuard where we have our nice picnic ! After a one our break or so, we cycle to the other bank of the Loire river and enter in the region of Layon, famous for its white sweet wines ! We make a stop at our second winery "la Soucherie" where we have a great wine tasting. Back on our bike we then take another cycling path that leads us to the heart of the Layon with its narrow and curvy river surrounded by hillside vineyards !

From the castle of Angers through the picturesque Doutre district! Explore the cobbled streets and half-timbered houses of this historic district, imbued with medieval charm. Your driver will guide you through iconic sites, such as Place de lalaiterie and Tertre Saint-Laurent, while sharing anecdotes about the fascinating history of the Doutre. Take advantage of the electric comfort of the tuk-tuk to discover the hidden treasures and authentic atmosphere of this preserved neighborhood. An immersive experience to delve into the past and present of La Doutre.

Château d'Angers: Guided tour of the impressive 13th-century fortress, with its 17 majestic towers and the famous Apocalypse Tapestry. Your guide will share fascinating anecdotes about the history of the castle. Historic walk through the old town: Stroll through the cobbled streets of Angers and discover its charming half-timbered houses, historic monuments, and unique architecture. Wine tasting: After the tour, head to a local vineyard for a private tasting. Taste a selection of iconic wines from the region, such as Coteaux de l'Aubance or Anjou Blanc, accompanied by explanations from a local expert. Lunch at a local restaurant: End the day with a traditional meal at a restaurant where you'll discover culinary specialties from the region, such as Quernon d'ardoise and pâté aux prunes.

During this guided tour, we will delve into the fascinating history of the city, starting with the majestic castle, a true symbol of medieval power. Before admiring the magnificent Saint-Maurice Cathedral, we will take the time to stroll through the medieval streets lined with half-timbered houses, witnesses to the city's rich religious past. We will continue our tour at Place du Ralliement to face the Grand Théâtre d'Angers, a neoclassical masterpiece where art and culture come to life in the heart of this vibrant city. Other surprises await you on this unmissable tour!