48 hours in Angers

Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire/2022

The itinerary starts on the banks of the Maine river, on rue Baudrière, which you follow up to rue du Chanoine-Urseau.

Turn right to discover the Episcopal Palace and Saint-Maurice Cathedral. Listed as a historic monument since 1862, this vast edifice in pure Gothic style with its towers and spires nevertheless retains some of the Romanesque lines of its first construction in the 11th century, notably the lower part of the nave. Today, it offers an elegant perspective and some important works of art. Follow rue Saint-Evroult and promenade du Bout-du-Monde to skirt the Château d'Angers estate. Leave the château on boulevard du Général-de-Gaulle and follow it up to boulevard du roi René. You'll then reach Place de la Visitation on the right, one of the city's top gourmet spots. Retrace your steps to take Rue Toussaint, still on the right, and discover its restaurants and boutiques, as well as its cultural attractions. On the right, you'll find Rue du Musée, which, as its name suggests, leads to the Musée des Beaux-Arts. Housed in a former mansion, the Logis Barrault, the museum is part of a cultural complex that includes the David d'Angers gallery and the municipal media library. Its collections are among the most important in the region, and its graphic art cabinet boasts over 13,000 drawings. To make sure you don't miss out on any of the district's sights, take a stroll along the gourmet rue Saint-Aubin, and don't forget to make a detour to the indispensable rue des Lices, with its many shops. You're back on the lively rue Saint-Aubin. Continue up rue Saint-Aubin until you reach boulevard du Maréchal-Foch, which you follow to the left. On this grand boulevard you'll find cinemas, hotels and restaurants... Continue to the tranquil and refreshing Jardin du Mail, one of the city's green lungs. Designed in the 17th century, it boasts a number of attractive landmarks, including statues, a bandstand and a 19th-century fountain. Opposite, you'll admire the handsome town hall, first built on the orders of Saint Louis, to whom King René had finally ceded the province of Anjou. You then head back down towards the Square de Contades to the real heart of the city: the Place du Ralliement, where Angevine life is constantly bustling. Follow it in all directions before taking rue des Deux-Haies, then turn right onto rue Saint-Laud, the district of bars and nightlife. This street will eventually lead you to Place Romain, rich in bars, pubs and ethnic eateries, the end of our itinerary.