Inclusions
Exclusions
While the Chateau d'Angers can be viewed for free from the outside, getting access to the monument requires a ticket. Skip-the-line Chateau d'Angers tickets allow you to bypass the long waiting queues at the ticket counter and get priority access to the monument. With this ticket, you can access and explore major parts of the monument. However, it excludes any free audio-guides, complimentary hotel transfers, and food and drinks.
Keeping in mind your safety and time, it is recommended that you get the tickets online and head directly to the ticket redemption point at the Château d'Angers for seamless entry.
Due to overwhelming demand and the COVID pandemic, Chateau d'Angers tickets cannot be canceled, amended, or rescheduled.
Nestled amongst rocky ledges, Château d'Angers is one of the truly awe-inspiring fortress-style châteauxs in the Loire Valley. Inhabited by Romans till the 10th century, the castle that we know today was built by Louis IX in the 13th century. Towards the middle of the 14th century, the now world-renowned Apocalypse Tapestry depicting stories from the medieval Book of Revelation was commissioned. At 140 meters, the tapestry was the longest in the world at the time; however, only about 100 meters of it remain today. There are 90 total scenes on the tapestry at Château d'Angers, which is also the oldest French medieval tapestry in the world.
Located in the Maine-et-Loire department of the Loire Valley, Château d'Angersi is located in the Angers city of France. It is located at 2 Prom. du Bout du Monde, 49100 Angers, France, with the Angers railway station only a few minutes away from the castle. This has played a key role in the number of visitors the castle receives every year as there are multiple trains plying from Angers railway station, connecting the region to Tours and Paris.
Chateau d'Angers has different opening and operating hours throughout the year-
Last access to the cash desks: 45 min before closing.
Closing Hours:
Closed On: 1 January, 1 May, & 25 December.
Address: 2 Prom. du Bout du Monde, 49100 Angers, France
Best Time Of The Year: The best time of the year to visit the Chateau d'Angers is during the summer season that falls between March and August. During the summer, the town of Angers experiences warm and mild weather and a comfortable temperature of 19 degrees Celsius.
Best Time Of The Day: The best time to visit Chateau d'Angers is in the morning; right after opening, and right before closing in the evening.
Terra Botanica: It is a amusement park and a botanical park in Angers. Families love to spend their time in this place because of the fun activities it hosts.
Musée des Beaux-Arts: It is a arts museum located in the logis Barrault mansion of the Angers city.
Cathédrale Saint-Maurice d'Angers: Dedicated to Saint Maurice, it is a Roman catholic church that also happens to be the seat of Bishops of Angers.
The Museum of Natural Science: Also known as Muséum des sciences naturelles d'Angers, the municipal museum has a huge collection of over 530,000 objects that are put up on display.
A. Yes, Chateau d'Angers tickets are available right now. You can buy them here.
A. Yes, your Chateau d'Angers tickets come with skip the line access to help bypass the long ticketing queues.
A. Several health and safety measures have been administered to protect visitors, the most important one being the mandatory use of masks inside the monument. Furthermore, social distancing and hand sanitizing is enforced inside the monument.
A. Currently, Chateau d'Angers tickets cannot be canceled, amended, or rescheduled.
A. Chateau d'Angers has different opening and operating hours throughout the year- From September 5 to April 30 it is open daily from 10 AM to 5:30 PM, From May 2 to September 4 it is open daily from 10 AM to 6.30 PM, and December 24 and 31 closing hours are 4:30 PM.
A. The best way to get to Chateau d'Angers from Paris is via train. There are three trains everyday that travel through Angers from Paris's Garede Montparnasse 1 Et 2. From Tours, seven trains operate to Angers train station at Place de la Gare, which is a short walk from Chateau d'Angers.
A. No, guided tours of the Chateau d'Angers are not available right now.
A. Yes, audio-guides are available at the monument. However, these are not included in your ticket and have to be bought separately.
A. The best time to visit Chateau d'Angers is in the morning right after opening and right before closing in the evening.
A. The best time of the year to visit Chateau d'Angers during the summer, when the weather is mild and the temperature hovers at around 19 degrees Celsius.
A. Depending on your age and citizenship, you might be able to avail a special discount on your ticket. If you are below 18 years of age or a European Union citizen below 26 years of age, your entry to the monument is free.
A. Yes, you can purchase same day tickets to Chateau d'Angers, however, this is not advised. Due to long ticketing lines that often ensue at the location, it’s always better to book your tickets online.
A. Your Chateau d'Angers entry ticket is valid on the date and time selected during checkout.
A. The cheapest way to get from Paris to Angers is via trains. There are three trains everyday that travel through Angers from Paris's Garede Montparnasse 1 Et 2. From Tours, seven trains operate to Angers train station at Place de la Gare, which is a short walk from Chateau d'Angers.