Chateau d Angers, France
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The beautiful Angers Castle is one of the largest in France. Its total area is about 25,000 square meters. The very first fortification was built in its place in the 3rd century. The territory of the present city of Angers was under the rule of the Roman Empire at that time. The Romans built the first fortress here to protect the conquered lands from barbarian tribes. The fortification lasted until the 9th century. It came under the jurisdiction of the County of Anjou in 851.
Count Geoffrey II built the very first stone castle on the site of a wooden fortress in the early 11th century. One of the largest reformations in the history of the castle took place under the rule of Catherine de' Medici in the 16th century. The castle has been on full alert all these years. It served as a refuge for the Polish government in 1939. The Polish government sought shelter from German troops. The fortress was occupied by German troops a year later. The fortress managed to preserve many of its historical values despite the complex history.
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ATM bankomat: 'Caisse d'Epargne La Doutre' located in 0.39 km (
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Car rental office: 'Avis Angers' is located in 0.57 km (
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Fuel station: 'E.Leclerc gas station' in 1.53 km
Supermarket: 'Carrefour City' in 0.53 km
Parking: 'Parking du roi de pologne' in 0.12 km
Apotheek: 'Pharmacie d'Outre Maine' in 0.49 km
Police station: 'Police' in 0.91 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'La Peniche' in 0.28 km
Railway station: 'gare d'Angers' in 0.68 km
Nearest airports:
» Saumur-Saint-Florent Airport XSU - in 41 km
» Entrammes Airport LVA - in 63 km
» Arnage Airport LME - in 78 km
» Nantes Atlantique Airport NTE - in 85 km
» Tours Val de Loire Airport TUF - in 96 km
» Saumur-Saint-Florent Airport XSU - in 41 km
» Entrammes Airport LVA - in 63 km
» Arnage Airport LME - in 78 km
» Nantes Atlantique Airport NTE - in 85 km
» Tours Val de Loire Airport TUF - in 96 km
Cities nearby
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ibis Angers Centre
Located in 0 km from Chateau d Angers
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Rooms: 95
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Rooms: 95
All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a desk, telephone and radio. The en suite bathroom includes a … More: photo, rates and booking
Le Petit Quernon
Located in 1 km from Chateau d Angers
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Rooms: 3
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Rooms: 3
The rooms at Le Petit Quernon feature a desk, tea and coffee making facilities, and a city or garden view. You will have access to shared or private … More: photo, rates and booking
Ethic Etapes Lac De Maine
Located in 2 km from Chateau d Angers
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Rooms: 40
Route on the map:
Rooms: 40
Ethnic Etapes has a restaurant for its guests, which serves a varied cuisine using organic products. It also has a bar and a games room with pool … More: photo, rates and booking
Château des Forges
Located in 3 km from Chateau d Angers
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Rooms: 5
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Rooms: 5
The rooms at Château des Forges are traditionally-decorated and have a balcony with views of the Mayenne Valley. They all include an LCD, cable TV, … More: photo, rates and booking
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Top destination around Chateau d Angers - Angers
Local cuisine is quite simple to cook. Moreover, local chefs prefer healthy food. This is why you will not find many spices and unusual ingredients in local dishes. All chefs try to keep the original taste of products. Even sauces, which are served together with various dishes, have a light taste. Tourists are advised to order goose meat pate, as well as various dishes with the rabbit, pheasant, and poultry. Do you like veal? If yes then local chefs can cook mouthwatering dishes with veal for you. For dessert, many gourmets prefer to order baked apples with blue chocolate.
What places should tourists visit in Angers? Having arrived and checked-in, make an excursion to Château D' Angers. In the past, this was a residence of the Dukes of Anjou. The castle was built in the 13th century. The doors of this gorgeous building are open for tourists every day so everyone can see La Chapelle Sainte-Geneviève (the Chapel of Saint Genevieve) that dates back to 1410. Visitors can walk in the Royal Logis and see beautiful tapestries created in the 15th – 16th centuries.
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What places should tourists visit in Angers? Having arrived and checked-in, make an excursion to Château D' Angers. In the past, this was a residence of the Dukes of Anjou. The castle was built in the 13th century. The doors of this gorgeous building are open for tourists every day so everyone can see La Chapelle Sainte-Geneviève (the Chapel of Saint Genevieve) that dates back to 1410. Visitors can walk in the Royal Logis and see beautiful tapestries created in the 15th – 16th centuries.
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