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Angers

Angers is a city in western France, about 300 km (190 mi) southwest of Paris. It is the prefecture of the Maine-et-Loire department and was the capital of the province of Anjou until the French Revolution.

Type City

Why go

  • Prefecture and commune in Pays de la Loire, France.
  • Served by Cholet Le Pontreau airfield (CET).

History

Angers is a city in western France, about 300 km (190 mi) southwest of Paris. It is the prefecture of the Maine-et-Loire department and was the capital of the province of Anjou until the French Revolution. The inhabitants of both the city and the province are called Angevins or, more rarely, Angeriens.

Where to stay

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6 Rue Barra, 49100 Angers, France · lamaisondeflorence-angers.com
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22 Rue de Buffon, 49100 Angers, France · villa-buffon.fr
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Cale de la Savatte, 49100 Angers, France · la-toue-charme.com
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5 Rue de l'Oisellerie, 49100 Angers, France · loisellerie.com
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21 Bd du Maréchal Foch, 49100 Angers, France · markus.fr
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1 Rue Auguste Gautier, 49100 Angers, France · all.accor.com
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Chem. du Port de l'Île, 49100 Angers, France · lechateaudesforges.fr
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25 Rue du Canal, 49100 Angers, France · laconciergerieappartementspa.com
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32 Rue David d'Angers, 49100 Angers, France · maisonbossoreil.fr
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8 Rue des Ursules, 49100 Angers, France · hoteldumail.fr
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11 Chem. du Bois Guillou, 49610 Les Garennes sur Loire, France · loireetsens.com
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Rue du Paon, 49124 Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou, France · ace-hotel-angers.com
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20 Rue Fulton, 49000 Angers, France · odalys-vacances.com
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2 Pl. de la Gare, 49000 Angers, France · suzanehotel.com
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14 Rue Louis de Romain, 49100 Angers, France · hotellecontinental.com
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34 Av. Denis Papin, 49100 Angers, France · hoteldechampagne.com
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27 Rue Marceau, 49100 Angers, France · hotel-iena-angers.com
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26 Av. Denis Papin, 49100 Angers, France · hotelleprogres.com
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328 Rue Jean Jaurès, 49800 Trélazé, France · logishotels.com
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20 Rue de Rennes, 49100 Angers, France · myresidhome.com
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5 Pl. de la Gare, 49100 Angers, France · hotel-angers.fr
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1 Bd du Maréchal Foch, 49100 Angers, France · oceaniahotels.com
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9 Pl. du Ralliement Au 1er étage, 49100 Angers, France · hotelsaintjulien.com
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57 Rue de Rennes, 49100 Angers, France · appartcity.com
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60 Rue de la Charnasserie, 49100 Angers, France · lapetitecharnasserie.com
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25 Rue des Lices, 49100 Angers, France · hoteldeslicesangers.fr
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49 Av. du Lac de Maine, 49000 Angers, France · ethic-etapes-angers.fr
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21 Bd Ayrault, 49100 Angers, France · hotel-leroyalty.com
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34B Bd Ayrault, 49100 Angers, France · hoteldumans.com
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38 Rue Lionnaise, 49100 Angers, France
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Restaurants & places to go

International, French, Restaurant · Boutique de traiteur proposant une cuisine 100% végétale, bio, locale, de saison et gourmande ! Sur place et à emporter… · maisonwatson.fr
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Pastry, Pie, Salad, Sandwich, Soup, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Menu variable. Il est possible de commander par SMS avant 12h au 07 50 63 93 80. Restaurant… · lescassecroutedesuzy.fr
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Japanese, Traditional, Restaurant · La cantine japonaise Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 19:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access, dogs welcome · 38… · paku-paku.fr
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French, Restaurant · ESAT restaurant ouvert à tous Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-14:00; PH off Features: takeaway · esat-paysdelaloire.fr
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Salad, French, Restaurant · Guinguette Opening hours: Jun 26-Oct 15 Mo-Fr 11:30-15:00,17:30-21:30; Sa-Su 11:30-21:30 · slow-village.fr
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 11:30-13:30,18:00-21:30; Tu-Th 11:30-13:30,18:00-21:30; Fr 11:30-13:30,18:00-22:00; Sa 18:00-22:00 Features: delivery,… · basilic-and-co.com
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Restaurant · Restaurant du golf de Saint Sylvain D'Anjou Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-15:00 · La Béchalière, Saint Sylvain d'anjou, 49480 · golfdesaintsylvain.com
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Tea, Cake, Cafe · Salon de thé inclusif Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-18:30 · 95 Avenue Pasteur, Angers, 49100
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Cafe · bar à chat Opening hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-20:00; Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-19:00; Mo off Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 13 Rue de la Roë · cats-and-cookies.eatbu.com
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Sandwich, Salad, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:30 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · classcroute.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-We 09:00-19:00; Th-Sa 09:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · cafejoyeux.com
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American, Burger, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating · 2 Rue Mondain Chanlouineau, Angers, 49100 · hollysdiner.fr
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · kfc.fr
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-01:00; Su 09:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · mcdonalds.fr
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French Tacos, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 11:00-22:00; We-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options · restaurants.o-tacos.com
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Poke, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Th-Fr 12:00-14:30,18:30-22:00; We,Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-16:00 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 5 Avenue de la… · restaurants.pokawa.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-14:30, 18:30-22:30 Features: step-free access, air conditioning · Zac de montrejeau espace anjou, Angers, 49000 · delarte.fr
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-We 12:00-22:30; Th,Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:30; Su 13:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating · amorino.com
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Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:15-22:30 Features: takeaway, delivery · 39 Rue Plantagenêt, Angers, 49100 · sushishop.fr
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Meat, Barbecue, Bar And Grill, Chicken, Chinese, Burger, Wings, Pizza, Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:30-14:30; 19:00-22:30 Features: outdoor… · barbecue-party.webador.fr
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Steak House, Fish, Empanada, Dessert, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-We 17:00-00:00; Th-Sa 17:00-01:00 Features: vegetarian options · Quai des Carmes, Angers,… · barcovino.com
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Seafood, Fish, Steak House, Dessert, Fries, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-We 12:00-14:00; Th-Sa 12:00-14:00, 20:00-21:30 Features: outdoor seating,… · bistrotdelavenue.com
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Polynesian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 11:30-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access, dogs welcome · 12 Rue Saint-Aubin, Angers, 49100 · heiko-poke.com
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European, French, Traditional, Fish, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00; Tu-Th 19:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 19:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating,… · lardoise-angers.fr
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Crepe, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00,19:00-22:00; Su,Mo off Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, step-free access, dogs welcome · 8… · lasoufflerieangers.fr
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Dessert, French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 12:00-13:30, 19:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-13:30,19:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 6 Rue… · bistrotdesducs.fr
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Barbecue, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-14:00,18:30-23:00; Sa-Su 12:00-14:30,18:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, dogs welcome · 7… · legrandgousier.fr
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu,Th,Fr 12:00-13:45,19:30-21:30; We,Sa 19:30-21:30 · 40 Rue David-d'Angers · letriporteurangers.fr
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Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-01:00, Su 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 6 Place du Ralliement, Angers, 49100 · lespetitspres.fr
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Breton, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-14:00; Sa 12:30-14:00; Mo-Su 19:30-21:00 · 1 Boulevard du Maréchal Foch, Angers, 49100 · odorico-restaurant-angers.com
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Moroccan, Tunisian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu 19:30-21:30; We-Th 12:00-14:00,19:30-21:30; Fr 12:00-14:00,19:30-22:00; Sa 19:30-22:30; Su… · orienthalles.fr
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Local, Tea, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 11:30-15:30; We 11:30-18:30; Th-Fr 11:30-21:30; Sa 11:30-18:00; Su 11:00-15:30 Features: outdoor… · potironetciboulette.fr
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Asian, Japanese, French, Seafood, Fish, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 19:00-22:00; Tu-Fr 12:00-14:00; Sa 12:00-14:30; Fr-Sa 19:00-22:30… · tigr-angers.fr
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Kebab, Panini, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:59 Features: outdoor seating · 30 Boulevard Joseph Bédier, Angers, 49000 · o2rives.fr
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Cambodian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-14:00,19:00-22:00; Su off Features: outdoor seating · 10 Rue des Deux-Haies, Angers, 49100 · cambodia-streetfood.fr
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Bagel, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Mo 09:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 2 Rue Saint-Aubin · greenbagelcafe.com
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-13:30,19:00-22:00; Mo,Su 19:00-22:00 · india49.com
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Roast Meat, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-14:30, 17:00-21:30 · 2 Place de la Visitation, Angers, 49100 · loriflammeangers.com
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African, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-14:30; Tu-Sa 19:00-21:30 · pastelswaxetcie.com
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Hawaiian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:30-02:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 61 Rue Saint-Laud, 49100 · pok-ino.fr
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Canadian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 12:00-22:30; Tu-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · 35 Rue de la Roë,… · poutinebros.com
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Lebanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-14:30,17:30-20:00; Sa 11:00-15:00,16:30-20:30 · 4 Rue des Lices, Angers, 49100 · tresorsduliban.fr
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Cake, Brunch, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 09:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating · 70 Rue du Mail, Angers, 49100 · facebook.com
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Potato, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:45-14:00,19:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · Beaucouzé
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Thai, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:45-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery
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405 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Angers Marcé airport (ANE) 20 km to the centre
Angers, PDL, FR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Cholet Le Pontreau airfield (CET) 50 km to the centre
Cholet, PDL, FR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-Florent 41 km to the centre
Saumur/Saint-Florent, PDL, FR
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Mauléon Airfield 64 km to the centre
Mauléon, NAQ, FR
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Soulaire Airfield 10 km to the centre
PDL, FR
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Aérodrome privé de Soucelles 16 km to the centre
Soucelles, PDL, FR
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Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 7.8 km from the centre
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Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
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Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
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Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre
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Bac du Port de l'ile
Ferry route · Mairie d'Angers
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Bac Pass' Sarthe
Ferry route
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Bac de la Chevalerie
Ferry route
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Bac à chaine de Villevêque
Ferry route
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Bac Pruillé
Ferry route
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cholet Le Pontreau airfield (CET); 16 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Bac du Port de l'ile, Bac Pass' Sarthe, Bac de la Chevalerie.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Angers. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach