The castle is a beautiful structure built in the 9th century and is home to the Apocalypse tapestry. Much of the castle was closed off and from what we experienced it is only worth venturing inside on a warm sunny day. You are able to see most of its beauty for free from the outside.
The Musée de Beaux Arts is very impressive according to my travel partner Ann who is a lover of galleries and it appeared so to my eyes also. We stumbled upon a gallery full of fantastic sculptures next to the Musée, housed in a restored church building with a glass roof. It was most certainly the find of the day.
Walking around this charming town is an attraction in itself. The cobbled streets go uphill and downhill and are full of pretty flowers and dainty shops. Adam's House is a well known tourist spot and a very different shop with many wonderful crafts.
The tourist office in Angers are extremely helpful and you can cover all of the sights in a few hours. Apart from the magnificent castle my highlight of the day was the grounds of the Jean-Lurcat museum. The following photos will hopefully do it some justice...
I would have to admit that Angers is the most beautiful of the few towns I have visited so far. With its castle, clean sandy coloured buildings and streets, and beautiful tourist spots it really is a gem. The only element missing that day was the sun! A must for those who wish to explored a medieval and picturesque town.
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