Château d’Angers

Medieval fortress housing the Apocalypse Tapestry, the largest surviving set of medieval tapestries in the world. Built by Louis IX in the 13th century, the castle of the Dukes of Anjou was turned into a lordly residence in the 15th century; King René was born there.

Since 1954, the tapestry has been displayed in a long gallery built specially for it. Made in the late 14th century for Duke Louis I of Anjou, it illustrates the Apocalypse of John in six pieces of fourteen scenes each. It has been on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register since 2023. The site is managed by the Centre des monuments nationaux.

For groups : Booking is compulsory for groups of 20 or more paying adults, and for any group accompanied by a tourism professional. Groups can choose between a self-guided visit, an audio-guided visit, to be requested at least one month in advance, and a guided lecture tour for a maximum of 30 people, to be requested at least six weeks in advance. The Tour du Moulin admits only 19 people at a time and, with its 83 steps, is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Château d’Angers – Boulevard du Général de Gaulle, 49100 Angers

On request – preferential group rate (please contact us)