Angers Castle & Gardens Tickets

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Description

Your experience

Located in the heart of the town of Angers lies a medieval fortress called Angers Castle. The structure oozes romance and history - it was founded in the 9th century by the Counts of Anjou and expanded in the 13th century by the young Saint-Louis, son of King Louis VIII, because of its strategic position next to the Maine River. Featuring 17 towers, the massive medieval fortifications have an almost fairy-tale-like charm to them!

Inside, enjoy priority access and discover an actual treasure: the famed Apocalypse tapestry. At 140m in length, it is the largest woven work of medieval art and depicts the historical, social, and political context of the 14th century in France – the time of the Hundred Years War, plague, and famine. It took seven years to complete and its six-meter-high panels, which depict 90 scenes, are beautifully lit in a well-lit gallery. Stroll through the rest of the fortress and admire the residential buildings and carefully tended gardens that grow in the now dried-up moats. While you’re here, don’t miss the chance to walk along the ramparts of the castle to get a panoramic view of Angers.

Inclusions

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  • Entry to the Angers Castle
  
  

Additional Information

• Know before you go

  
  

  What to bring

  
  
  
  
  • Bring along your credit or debit card with you as it is safer to do cashless transactions, in case you want to shop for souvenirs.
  
  
  
  

  What's not allowed

  
  
  
  
  • Note that the following is not allowed on this tour: Luggage.
  
  
  
  

  Accessibility

  
  
  
  
  • This experience is wheelchair accessible.
  
  
  
  

  Additional Information

  
  
  
  
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    Please note that there is free admission during the following days: European Heritage Days on the third weekend of Sep, and every first Sunday of the month from Nov to Mar.

    
    
  
  
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    Entry is free for anyone under the age of 18 years, and for EEA residents aged under 26 years (an ID is necessary).

    
    
  
  
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    Entry is free for disabled guests with an accompanying adult, jobseekers (on presentation of a certificate less than 6 months old), and students of the University of Angers (upon presentation of their "Carte Culture").

    
    
  
  
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    This tour can accommodate a maximum of 25 people in 1 group.

    
    
  
  
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    Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly

    
    
  
  
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    Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID to your guide

    
    
  
  
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    If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification

    
    
  
  
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    Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays

    
    
  
  
  
  

  Ticket Redemption Point

  
  
  
  
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    Your ticket redemption point is at Château d'Angers, 2 Promenade du Bout du Monde, 49100 Angers, France

    
    
  
  
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    To locate the ticket redemption point on Google Maps, simply search for - Château d'Angers

    
    
  
  
  
  

  Get Directions to the Redemption Point

  
  

  Getting There

  
  
  
  
  • The nearest bus stop is Chateau. Catch bus #4, 5, 6 or 8 to get here
  
  
  
  

  Validity

  
  

  These tickets are open-dated. Enter anytime within the operating hours.

Terms & Conditions

Strict Cancellation Policy
Cannot be canceled, amended or rescheduled