Place du Ralliement is situated in the centre of Angers. On this place there is a beautiful…read moretheatre, Galleries Lafayette and plenty of bars and restaurants I like to hang around this place in summer because there are always loads of animations, it's like a meeting point (this is the meaning of the word ralliement in French), a place where everything seems to happen. The best musical festival of the year is Accroche-Coeur festival. I think it is Mid-September. If you are around Angers at that time, you should attend this event.

It became chateau at mid 14th century when King Louis XI decided to build it. This chateau is name…read moreafter Captain-Governor of Langeais. This chateau also located at the town of Langeais at Loire Valley. 1491, the chateau host an wedding of Charles VIII with Anne of Brittany. This wedding incorporated the duchy of Brittany to France. The chateau has 16 rooms to visit. It includes Banquet Hall, Antechamber, wedding hall, The Luini Room. The wedding hall is where Anne of Brittany got wed. They run the history show of the wedding. The visit also includes the walk at castle surrounding wall. The garden is big at the back of castle. The sacred art room contains Saint Agnes paintings. To visit the castle take 1.5 hours. Parking is in the town and is free. Easy access to the castle.

We spent pretty much an entire day in this place, surprisingly. The history was very interesting. I…read morereally enjoyed the tour. Definitely a must-see if you are in the area.

For those who decide to go to Bordeaux and surrounding area then the famous "Chateau d'Angers" is s…read moreone stop worth to make. Great history of the past medieval with tapestry,landmarks and learning about the real life back in the old days. Not to say too much you have to see with your own eyes, experience it and feel it.

From the owner: Le prieuré de la rose Au cœur de jardins d'inspiration médiévale et renaissance, le prieuré de…read moreSaint-Cosme fondé au XIe siècle dévoile ses vestiges romans et gothiques. L'endroit reste marqué par la venue de Pierre de Ronsard qui en devient le prieur en 1565. La même année il y reçoit Catherine de Médicis et les héritiers royaux. Dans ce cadre propice à son inspiration, le "Prince des poètes" vit ses derniers jours et s'éteint en 1585. Selon sa volonté, il est inhumé dans le chœur de l'église où il repose toujours. Une promenade au hasard des jardins de roses vous mène à la découverte du réfectoire des chanoines et de sa chaire romane, de la tombe de Ronsard et de la maison où il vécut au XVIe siècle.