Angers, France

Angers, France
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Angers is the principal city in the district of Maine-et-Loire, in the region of Pays de la Loire, France. It has a population of 157,000 people (2012 estimate), within a metropolitan area of 283,000 people.

Angers dates back to the pre-Roman times. The main sight in this city is Cháteau d'Angers, built in the early 13th century. Of much interest also is the Cathedral of Saint-Maurice, which dates from the 12th century. The distinctive twin spires of the cathedral forms a local landmark.

Some of the old churches in Angers are now preserved ruins which can still be visited. Among them include the 11th century Notre-Dame du Ronceray and the 13th century churches of Toussaint. The city also has a good number of wooden houses first erected in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Cathédrale Saint-Maurice, Angers
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Visiting Angers

Angers is on the southwest of Paris taking the A11 motorway passing Chartes and Le Mans. There are TGV high-speed train services from Gare Montparnasse in Paris, a journey of some 90 minutes.

Places of Interest in Angers

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