Domaine National du Chateau d'Angers

An impregnable royal fortress. Built in the 13th century, the gigantic fortress of seventeen schist and limestone towers, stretching for nearly half a kilometer, exudes a formidable impression of power. In the 14th and 15th centuries, the enlightened Dukes of Anjou restored to Angers the splendor of court life, as evidenced by the site's refined architecture. A masterpiece unique in the world. Commissioned in 1375 by Duke Louis I, the Apocalypse Tapestry is, by virtue of its dimensions (100 meters long), its age, and its stylistic and technical virtuosity, an extraordinary masterpiece of medieval art. An illustration of the text of the Book of Revelation, it is also a remarkable document on the historical, social, and political context of its time and today belongs to the largest collection of cathedral tapestries in Europe. Remarkable gardens. A formal garden of boxwood and yew, a vineyard, a vegetable garden, a rose garden, a hydrangea garden, a hanging garden, and medicinal, dye, or even poisonous plants… History and innovation come together here in a sustainable development approach. From the top of the ramparts, enjoy a unique panoramic view of the city.