Angers Castle Tickets

Angers Castle is a significant fortress in western France, renowned for the Apocalypse Tapestry, a 14th-century artwork.

Why Visit Angers Castle?

Built by the Counts of Anjou in the Middle Ages, Angers Castle represents power over the Maine River. The fortress features 17 defensive towers and a deep moat. A ticket permits exploration of the towers and battlements, as well as the castle's medieval gardens, allowing a glimpse into the life of nobility in Anjou. Inside the castle, the chapel of St. John the Baptist exhibits sacred art from the medieval era, while the Apocalypse Tapestry remains the castle's main attraction, measuring 20 feet high and 350 feet long, depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John, and is crucial due to its size and preservation state.

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

On December 25 and December 31, the closing time is at 4:30 pm.

Free Admission

Admission to Angers Castle is free for:

Young people from the EU aged 18 to 25.Children under 18 years, regardless of nationality.

Free entry is available on the first Sunday of each month from January to March and November to December, and during the third weekend of September. To obtain free admission, present a certifying document at the ticket office.

Partial Closures

Château d'Angers will be closed for maintenance from:

January 6 to 10, 2025January 13 to 17, 2025January 20 to 24, 2025