Angers Castle Tickets
Angers Castle is a prominent fortress in western France, housing the Apocalypse Tapestry, a key 14th-century artwork. Why Visit Angers Castle?. The Counts of Anjou built Angers Castle in the Middle Ages to showcase their power along the Maine River.
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Angers Castle is a prominent fortress in western France, housing the Apocalypse Tapestry, a key 14th-century artwork.
Why Visit Angers Castle?
The Counts of Anjou built Angers Castle in the Middle Ages to showcase their power along the Maine River. The fortress, enhanced over time, features 17 substantial defensive towers and a moat. Visitors can explore the towers and battlements and enjoy the medieval gardens. Inside the castle, the chapel of St. John the Baptist displays various sacred art pieces. The main highlight is the Apocalypse Tapestry, measuring 20 feet high and 350 feet long, depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John and recognized as one of France's most significant tapestries due to its size and preservation.
Opening Hours
The opening hours of Angers Castle are:
May 2 to September 4: 10 am to 6:30 pmSeptember 5 to April 30: 10 am to 5:30 pm
Last admission is 45 minutes before closing. On December 24 and 31, closing time is at 4:30 pm.
Free Admission
Admission is free for:
Young people (18-25 years) from the EU.Children under 18, regardless of nationality.
Additionally, free admission is offered on the first Sunday of the month from January to March and November to December, and on the third weekend of September. To access free admission, individuals must visit the ticket office with proof of eligibility.
Partial Closures
The Château d'Angers will be closed for maintenance on:
January 6 to 10, 2025January 13 to 17, 2025January 20 to 24, 2025
Prices
Included
- Ticket for Angers castle
- Information brochure in English and other languages
Tips
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. An accompanying person is required. Accessible toilets. Provides signage for wayfinding and orientation. Information in accessible formats. Offers technological adaptations for the deaf. Information in easy-to-read format. Signage with easily recognisable pictograms.
