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31 Best Stops Between Tours and Angers

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How long is the drive from Tours to Angers?

The direct drive from Tours to Angers is 79.6 mi (128 km) , and should have a drive time of 1 hr 15 mins in normal traffic.

If you’re going on a road trip from Tours to Angers, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Saumur , as well as top places to visit like Museum of Prehistory of Grand Pressigny and Grotte Pétrifiante, or the ever-popular Château de Lavardin.

Top city between Tours and Angers

Best stops along Tours to Angers drive

Château de lavardin.

Museum of Prehistory of Grand Pressigny

Grotte Pétrifiante

Cathédrale saint-gatien.

Rue Nationale

Musée du compagnonnage, pl. plumereau, loft cinémas, château de villandry, château d'azay-le-rideau, château de l'islette, musée maurice dufresne, parc de richelieu, château du rivau, château d'ussé, abbaye royale de fontevraud, château de brézé, château d'oiron, musée des blindés, château de saumur, cadre noir de saumur, château de montgeoffroy, bioparc de doué-la-fontaine, village western, jardin des plantes d'angers, cathédrale saint-maurice d'angers.

Musée Jean-Lurçat et de la tapisserie contemporaine

Château d'angers.

business center of Terra Botanica

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• Montreuil-Juigne
• Murs-Erigne
• Juigne-sur-Loire
• La Dagueniere
• Saint-Jean-des-Mauvrets
• Brain-sur-l'Authion
• Soulaire-et-Bourg
• Saint-Saturnin-sur-Loire
• Saint-Martin-du-Fouilloux
• Longuenee-en-Anjou
• Saint-Sulpice
• Moze-sur-Louet
• Savennieres
• Brissac Loire Aubance

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• Map of Saint-Martin-du-Fouilloux
• Map of Behuard
• Map of Longuenee-en-Anjou
• Map of Saint-Sulpice
• Map of Moze-sur-Louet
• Map of Savennieres
• Map of La Bohalle
• Map of Villeveque
• Map of Brissac Loire Aubance

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can i drive from tours to angers.

Yes! You can drive from Tours to Angers.

How far is Angers from Tours by car?

The drive from Tours to Angers is 79.6 miles (128 km).

How long does it take to drive from Tours to Angers?

Driving from Tours to Angers should take you 1 hr 15 mins in normal traffic.

How much would gas cost from Tours to Angers?

Gas from Tours to Angers would cost around $7 to $16 , depending on your vehicle's fuel efficiency.

Where should I stop on the way from Tours to Angers?

You could check out Museum of Prehistory of Grand Pressigny and Grotte Pétrifiante, or the always popular Château de Lavardin!

What are the best cities to visit between Tours and Angers?

People love visiting Saumur, among others.

What's the weather like in Tours?

It depends on when you visit! We've compiled data from NASA for each month of the year: see the links below for more information.

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There are plenty! Below you'll find links to all the road trips we've assembled for Tours.

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Imagine Yourself…

• Touring through the medieval streets of lovely Tours
• Cycling through idyllic countryside to the white stone castle that inspired “Sleeping Beauty”
• Complimenting your French dinner with a delicious local wine
• Leisurely strolling through the beautiful Villandry gardens of a stunning Renaissance chateau

Daily Itinerary

Day 1: arrival in tours.

You will arrive in Tours leaving time to visit this lively, flower-filled university city on the River Loire. Explore its fascinating medieval quarters, the famous “ Place Plumereau ,” and its well-preserved half-timbered houses . Your bike and route information will be waiting for you at your first hotel.

Day 2: Tours - Azay-le-Rideau – 25 miles (44 km)

Passing through the Valley of the River Indre, you’ll make several interesting stops en route to Azay-le-Rideau. You will visit the beautiful Châtaeu and gardens of Villandry, the last of the large chateaux built on the banks of the Loire during the Renaissance. Saché is the next chateau on your route, and was the writer Honoré de Balzac’s home during his most productive years. Next you’ll visit the Chateau Azay le Rideau , a 16th century masterpiece situated in an elegant waterside setting, and one of this region’s architectural gems. It was built between 1518 and 1523 during the reign of King Francois I and houses a lovely collection of Renaissance portraits and tapestries.

Day 3: Azay-le-Rideau - Chinon – 22 miles (35 km)

Today you’ll cycle to the town of Langeais to visit its striking 15th century chateau. In 1491, the arranged marriage of Charles VIII and Anne of Brittany was celebrated here.

From Langeais, you’ll follow our route through Ussé , home of the brilliant white stone castle that inspired the great fairytale writer Perrault to create Sleeping Beauty . From Ussé, you will pedal away from the river through meadows and woodland to pick up the “ Route des Vignobles ,” which passes through vineyards and presents some opportunities for wine tasting along the way. Later you’ll cycle along the River Loire again to medieval Chinon , situated on the banks of the River Vienne. This historic old town, with its narrow streets and gabled houses, is famous for its feudal dungeon and most revered guest, Joan of Arc. In the evening you’ll enjoy a delightful French dinner and taste local wines which have contributed greatly to the Chinon’s glowing reputation!

Day 4: Chinon - Saumur – 22  or 30 miles (36 or 48 km)

Follow the “Loire à Vélo” routes which will lead you to the village of Candes-Saint-Martin (where you can visit the magnificent 12th and 13th century collegiate church) and to the beautiful village of Montsoreau . Continue along troglodyte sites and vineyards before reaching lovely town of Saumur . Saumur is also famous for its splendid mushroom varieties. You’ll pass caves burrowed out of the rock, used for mushroom growing, storing sparkling wines, as well as dwellings as you approach this underappreciated ancient town.

You will visit the  Fontevraud abbey , Europe’s largest remaining monastic complex which is also the Necropolis of the Plantagenêt kings!

Option: Canoe trip on the Vienne & Loire rivers ($ 35 per person)

Day 5: Saumur - Angers – 35 miles (57 km)

Today you final ride will take you to the lovely city of Angers and its towering medieval chateau, “ King Rene’s Castle of Love ,” which houses the renowned Apocalypse Tapestry and is well worth a visit.

Day 6: Tour Ends

You tour ends today with departure after breakfast.

Dates & Prices

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• Prices are per person in US Dollars – inclusive bike rental
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What's included

• Accommodations in small  four-star chateau-hotels
• Daily breakfast and dinner
• 27-speed bike rental, pannier (5 Gallon), steering wheel bag, repair kit, smartphone holder, lock, front/rear lighting (Helmet on request)
• Entrance fees to Château d’azar le Rideau, Château de Villandry, Fontevraud Abbey
• Local wine tasting
• Luggage transportation (1 per person / 40 pounds per piece)
• Route descriptions, maps
• Personalized navigation app showing points of interest along the route
• Emergency service phone number 7 days a week

Bikes are included in the price of the tour. Bikes are well-maintained 27-speed men’s and women’s bikes, equipped with pannier, steering weel bag, repair kit, smartphone holder, front/rear lighting and lock. Bike helmet on request. 

Electric bikes can be rented for this tour ($100 per person).We advise you only to rent an electric bike if you have first tried one at home. They’re heavier than regular bikes and therefore can be difficult to maneuver. In addition, you can rent children’s bikes, child seats, and bike trailers.

Included in the tour price you’ll receive daily buffet breakfast and dinner. For the buffet breakfasts there’s an assortment of cold meats and cheeses, eggs, bread, jams, cereal, yogurt, fruit, coffee, and tea. For lunches you will be in a town so you can find lunch at a restaurant on your own. Dinners are three-courses with either a set menu or a choice of two options. We can accommodate many types of dietary restrictions including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy free. Please indicate these requests at the time of booking.

Not included

• Other items of a personal nature
• Trip cancellation insurance

Accommodations

The accommodations listed below are examples of those usually used on the tour. Depending on availability, you may be booked in a different accommodation of equal quality.

Hôtel Oceania L’Univers

• Bistro-style restaurant
• Indoor swimming pool with hot tub

Hôtel Le Grand Monarque

• Azay le Rideau
• 18th Century Post House
• Antique furnishing

Hôtel de France

• Located in medieval quarter
• 16th-century residence

Hôtel Anne D’Anjou

• Overlooking the River Loire
• Heated pool with hot tub

Hôtel De France

• Short walk to historical center
• Walking distance from train station

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The Loire Valley cycle route #3 from Tours to Angers

Passing by chinon and saumur.

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The banks of the Loire and its troglodyte dwellings Villandry, 15th century castle and garden Turquant, arts village Saumur, its castle, its wine appellations

From Touraine to Anjou

A bike ride from tours to angers.

Discover the Loire by bike .

From Tours, capital of the castles, with its wooden houses of the 15th century, you will go west on the banks of the Cher. The exhilarating colors and the beauty of the gardens of the Château de Villandry will plunge you into the heart of the 16th century. Following the direction of the current of the Indre you will arrive on Chinon and its 12th century fortress, which will welcome you for this stage.

From Saumur Castle, you advance through the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Nature Park. This territory, has six PDOs (Protected Designation of Origin), offers tastings in the freshness of troglodyte cellars and mushroom farms.

This circuit takes you on the tracks of Ronsard, Rabelais, Balzac … The valley has inspired many artists. It will not take you long to understand why. And maybe you too will find new inspiration here. On the banks of the Cher, Indre, Vienne and Loire, discover the wildest French rivers. 7 days by the water …

Leasure: You occasionally or regularly ride your bike and have experience in cycling for a whole day. You enjoy discovering new territories in a leisurely way. You can ride up to 35 to 55 km a day on relatively flat routes.

Arrival on your own and check in to your hotel. Orientation with our guide today. Take the time to visit the cathedral or the “guinguette”, a bar on the bank of the river with a lively atmosphere.

Meeting with our local guide

Before your first ride, meet our local guide at your departure point. This is the perfect time to catch up on the latest practical advice, find out about the addresses and experiences you shouldn’t miss, answer any questions you may have, make the final adjustments to your bike and get your trip off to the best possible start.

From TOURS to AZAY LE RIDEAU 35km 157m Leasure: You occasionally or regularly ride your bike and have experience in cycling for a whole day. You enjoy discovering new territories in a leisurely way. You can ride up to 35 to 55 km a day on relatively flat routes. ">

On the Cher riverbanks you head West to discover the exhilaration of colors and beauty of the gardens of the Villandry castle. You are in the heart of the sixteenth century. You then leave the Loire riverbanks and head South. Riding through vineyards and the forest, you reach Azay-le-Rideau, on the Indre riverbanks, another of the Loire’s tributary.

Fit: You regularly ride and/or practice a sport. You are accustomed to traveling by bike or wish to try it out. Your physical condition allows you to cover a minimum of 45 to 70 km per day with a little bit of steep routes.

From AZAY LE RIDEAU to CHINON 31km 204m Leasure: You occasionally or regularly ride your bike and have experience in cycling for a whole day. You enjoy discovering new territories in a leisurely way. You can ride up to 35 to 55 km a day on relatively flat routes. ">

Following the Indre river, you reach the Loire river. Full of surprises, this day arouses your curiosity. Along the path let it guide you to a castle, a dovecot, a picturesque manor or old watermills, a curious farm or old town. As you uncover the secrets of the Loire Valley you reach the Royal fortress of Chinon …

From CHINON to SAUMUR 40km 211m Easy: You occasionally ride your bike to relax and enjoy yourself, on your own or with family and friends. The open air and the gentle transportation the bike offers are a good way to recharge your batteries. Ideal for families with children. You cycle 25 to 40 km a day on flat routes. ">

The Vienne river, running through the village of Chinon, guides you to Candes-St-Martin, where it flows into the Loire. Labeled most beautiful villages in France, Candes-Saint-Martin and Montsoreau are dazzling. The Touraine tuffeau offers luminous constructions. At the end of the day visit the Montsoreau Castle and the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud before reaching Saumur by the Loire riverbanks. A discovery of the city is a must! Its castle and streets are marked by their intimate relationship with the Loire.

With the long version, ride to the vineyards and to the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud before reaching Saumur by the Loire riverbanks.

From SAUMUR to ANGERS 58km 281m Leasure: You occasionally or regularly ride your bike and have experience in cycling for a whole day. You enjoy discovering new territories in a leisurely way. You can ride up to 35 to 55 km a day on relatively flat routes. ">

You leave behind the city of light. From the Saumur to the Angers Castle, you ride through the Regional Natural Park of Loire-Anjou-Touraine. The Loire, an impetuous and wild river, grows a bit more with every kilometer. You ride through ancient remains and typical old hamlets to the Trélazé slate quarries, another local resource. About 10 kilometers before Angers, cross the Authion river with the chain ferry at the tiny port of Chevalerie. A fun moment for young and old! As you enter the heart of the city, experience the old Angers with its castle, Adam’s home and its incredible cathedral.

End of stay after breakfast in Angers. The opportunity for one last stroll in the city’s streets and the castle halls, open to visitors.

Essential Range

You want to enjoy your itinerary without anything fancy. Our ”essential” range offers a simple accommodation for a good night’s rest in a simple hotel, guesthouse, rest house or hostel.

Hôtel Restaurant The People Hostel  TOURS

Hôtel de Biencourt  AZAY LE RIDEAU

Gabriel Hôtel   CHINON

L’Escale de la Gare   SAUMUR

Chambre d’hôtes Madeleine & Cie   ANGERS

Starting from 665€/participant in Self Guided option | See detailed prices

Comfort Range

Our quality standard at Abicyclette. This type of accommodation includes 2 and 3 stars hotels. Depending on the itinerary, you might spend some nights in approved guesthouses. You enjoy a double bedroom with private bathroom and toilet and adapted welcome for you and your bikes.

Hôtel Ronsard   TOURS

Hôtel Diderot  CHINON

Hôtel Le Londres  SAUMUR

Hôtel Le Continental   ANGERS

Starting from 725€/participant in Self Guided option | See detailed prices

Privilege Range

Opt for total comfort in charming 3 and 4 star hotels which offer all the services you need and a special welcome for you and your bikes.

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Price includes

• Accommodation: 5 nights in a Double room
• 5 breakfasts
• Luggage transfer
• Phone assistance 24/7
• Access to our exclusive travel application to follow your route, inform you about places of interest, restaurants, facilitate your assistance in case of emergency, find all your travel documents and our practical advice.
• Application fee
• Loan of a Bicycle GPS uploaded with full itinerary of the trip
• Cycling practical guide including restaurant recommendations for lunch & dinner
• Day 1 : A personalized greeting with our team at the beginning of the trip to receive your travel documents

Price does not include

• bike rental (see option)
• Breakfast on day 1
• Dinners not included in "Price includes"
• Drinks, visits & other personal expenses

Homemade and fully tested itineraries

• Routes selected for their cycling and touristic interest entirely tested and away from traffic
• Accomodations selected for their hospitality, atmosphere, services and quality meals
• A flexible organisation to suit you needs and wishes: You choose the date you want to you leave on! We check the availability of each accomodation to make sure it is possible.

Close assistance

• One of our guides greets you on your first day . He will hand out all the needed documents for the trip (hotel vouchers, maps of the area,GPS, practical guide), get you settled on your bikes (for rental bikes).
• Phone assistance,  you can reach the Abicyclette team whenever you need
• A Luggage transfer service which respects your hours of rest (we pick them up after 10:00 and deliver them before 16:00)

Follow your itinerary anyway you like – modern, practical, traditional

• We loan you a GPS so that you can easily follow your itinerary without having to look for your way around (bike support included)
• A practical cycling guide with all the useful information (addresses, highlights for the day,  topo maps,  and touristic information)

You can also

• Rent a high end quality bike for real comfort, cycling pleasure and reliability a long trip requires.
• Suscribe to a Cancelation or Multi Risk insurance policy which cover you in case something unexpected comes up.

On our guided tours (for groups on demand), we accompany you every step of the way

• One of our state qualified instructor and professional cycling guide accompanies you every step of the way
• Full board (all meals covered unless asked otherwise)
• A picnic buffet set up for lunch with a wide choice of fresh and local produce

We offer a high-end bike rental service. Our bikes are suited for road and gravel road long-distance cycling. Fully equipped and highly reliable, they are faithful travel companions.

Getting here

Departure city : tours.

Coming by car

• at 2h30 from PARIS
• at 3h30 from BORDEAUX
• at 4h30 from LYON
• Interparking Palais Jaurès – TOURS
• Parking Champ Girault – TOURS
• Parking Vinci Gare – TOURS

Coming by train

• Tours train station - 1h30 from Paris
• Saint Pierre des Corps train station - 1h from Paris

Coming by plane

• Tours airport

Arrival city : ANGERS

• at 2h from PARIS
• at 3h45 from BORDEAUX
• at 5h30 from LYON
• Angers train station - 1h45 from Paris
• Angers airport
• Nantes airport

*Parking: Since many of our clients travel by train or plane, we do not include parking in our packages. In addition, many accommodations don’t have the capacity to park a vehicle for the duration of your cycling vacation. So if you’re planning to arrive by car, we suggest you check parking options when you make your reservation. If you reserve a parking space at the first or last accommodation of your stay, you must pay the accommodation provider on site.

* Abicyclette Voyages accompanies you on demand, including transportation solutions.

How to get back to the starting point

• By train from Angers to Tours in 1h30
• Return by car in 1h30 to your starting point
• Private shuttle: see detailed fares or contact us

Recommended equipment

• Hybrid Bike or Touring Bike or Gravel Bike
• 18 to 30-speed transmission
• 26- to 29-inch wheels
• Tires: 35 to 42 section, reinforced against punctures
• Disc brakes recommended
• 2 bottle cages
• Front and rear lighting

Clothing and equipment

• Helmet ( supplied with bike rental unless otherwise specified locally )
• 1 bike mount for smartphone to use the mobile route planner application
• bib, shorts or tights: elastic and breathable, to facilitate movement and wick away perspiration
• Breathable T-shirts, synthetic or merino wool
• Breathable windbreaker
• Thermal or fleece jacket
• Waterproof jacket
• 1 pair of sunglasses
• 1 pair of cycling shoes
• 1 backpack or 1 or 2 carrier bags
• 1 or 2 water bottles ( supplied with bike rental in France )
• 1 lock ( supplied with bike rental )
• 1 pair of gloves or mittens, depending on season and destination
• Padded bib (chamois)
• High-visibility vest or fluorescent belt
• Neck warmer and cap

Bike maintenance

• Emergency repair kit: 2 or 3 inner tubes, patches, pump, tire levers, multi-tools
• Maintenance kit: rag, oil, brake pads
• A suitcase for your belongings carried in the vehicle (limited to one per person)
• Street clothes
• 1 pair of evening shoes
• Fleece jacket for the evening
• Toiletry bag
• Telephone and charger

Duration 6 days and 5 nights

Departure date From March 15th to October 31st

Destination EuroVelo 6 Loire Valley

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What To Do in Angers (My Top List + Map)

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• August 20, 2024

Located on the banks of the Maine River, right next to the Loire River, Angers is known as the western gateway to the Loire Valley. An intellectual centre in the 15th century, today Angers is a charming small city with gorgeous Renaissance architecture, typical medieval half-timbered houses, and a centuries-old chateau!

Angers was the capital of the Anjou region until the French Revolution. It was the cradle of the Plantagenet dynasty, who controlled Europe from England to Spain for two centuries. The medieval city centre is still dominated by the Château d’Angers, from where the Plantagenets ruled the Angevin Empire between the 12th and 13th century.

What to do in Angers in one day

The city is situated in the Loire Valley, just an hour away from Nantes. It’s a great place to add to your Loire Valley itinerary, especially if you want to take a break from all the castle hopping. Of course, there is a castle in Angers, but besides this, you’ll find historic tapestries, charming cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and even a cat café!

I created this itinerary for one day in Angers in such a way that it will work perfectly for all travellers – no matter if you’re visiting the city on a day trip or staying overnight. In fact, I followed the exact same route during my stay in Angers.

My only advice is, if you’re visiting the city on a day trip from Nantes or Tours, start early and be in Angers at 9AM or 10 AM at the latest. Otherwise, you won’t have enough time to see it all.

At the end of the blog post, you can find a map of this itinerary (with all attractions and restaurants’ websites). 

• Start your day with breakfast at My Little Bakery
• Explore Château d’Angers
• Admire the Apocalypse tapestry
• Taste the parmesan cheese wheel pasta at Restaurant Daddy
• See the contemporary tapestries at Musée Jean-Lurçat
• Take a look at Maison d’Adam, a 15th-century half-timbered house
• Admire the stained glass windows of Angers Cathedral
• Discover Galerie David d’Angers
• Visit Musée Pincé
• Taste the world-famous orange liqueur at Cointreau Distillery
• Visit Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church
• Take a walk in Jardin des Plantes
• Admire the art at Musée des Beaux-Arts
• Enjoy the company of some cats at Cats and Cookies

Breakfast at My Little Bakery

09:00 AM – 09:45 AM Start your day in Angers with breakfast at My Little Bakery . Located on your way to the castle, this little bakery offers delicious pastries and sandwiches, all made with quality products.

Château d’Angers

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Built in the 13th century, the ancient castle of Angers with its massive defensive walls and 17 round towers, looks more like a fortress than a chateau from the outside. However, once you cross the drawbridge, you’ll find a completely different picture. Beautiful gardens, several historic buildings and chapels, plus a stunning view of the Maine River wait for you inside!

Once the home of the Dukes of Anjou (during the 14th-15th century), today Château d’Angers houses the Apocalypse tapestry. Measuring 100m in length and 6m in height, this is the oldest and the largest medieval tapestry in the world! The tapestry depicts the story of the Apocalypse from the Book of Revelation by Saint John the Divine in 90 colourful images.

Lunch at Restaurant Daddy

12:15 PM – 01:30 PM For lunch head to Restaurant Daddy . This nice local restaurant, just a short walk from the castle, is famous for its parmesan cheese wheel pasta.

Museum of Jean-Lurçat

01:45 PM – 02:30 PM The Museum of Jean-Lurçat (Musée Jean-Lurçat) is set in the 12th-century Hôpital Saint-Jean, one of the oldest hospitals in France. The museum occupies the Grande Salle des Malades (Hall of the Sick), a beautiful hall with a vaulted ceiling and the 17th-century old orphanage building.

If you’re visiting Angers only for a day, I’ll recommend you to see only the Grande Salle des Malades. Here you’ll find a set of ten tapestries, created as a counterpoint to the Apocalypse Tapestry, by Jean Lurcat from 1957 to 1966.

The tapestries housed in the second building tell the story of textile art from the 1950s to the present day. With a few exceptions, they are far less spectacular than the ones in the Grande Salle des Malades.

Maison d’Adam

02:50 PM – 03:00 PM This impressive half-timbered house from the 15th century served once as an apothecary. It is named after the Bible’s first man, whose figure you can see in the wooden carvings of the exterior of the building.

Nowadays, Maison d’Adam is a gallery shop known as the Maison des Artisans . Here you’ll find handcrafted glassware, wood sculptures, artworks, handmade jewellery, ceramics and many more.

Cathédrale Saint-Maurice d’Angers

03:00 PM – 03:30 PM Angers Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Maurice d’Angers) was built between the 11th and 16th centuries. It is a unique mixture of romanesque and Gothic architecture with ornate Baroque decorations and sculptures. Cathédrale Saint-Maurice d’Angers is the final resting place of Margaret of Anjou, Queen consort of England and France after marrying Henry VI.

Don’t miss to admire the cathedral’s beautiful collection of stained glass, considered to be a masterpiece of French 13th-century glasswork.

Galerie David d’Angers

03:40 PM – 04:30 PM Galerie David d’Angers is a small museum dedicated to the sculptor Pierre-Jean David, known as David d’Angers. Pierre-Jean David was a famous sculptor in the 18th and 19th centuries. Some of his most important works are the pediment of the Panthéon, the monument to General Gobert in the Père-Lachaise Cemetery in Paris and the Gutenberg monument in Strasbourg.

The museum is housed in a restored Toussaint Abbey dating from the 13th century. Thanks to the modern glass ceiling, you can admire the beautiful sculptures bathed in daylight.

For dinner choose between Bistrot Des Ducs or Reste Au 51 . Both restaurants offer excellent gastronomic experiences. Note, that the restaurants are open only for lunch and then from 7PM onwards. Thus, if you’re visiting Angers on a day trip (especially if you’re travelling by train), you’d probably have to skip dinner.

More ideas for your one day in Angers

If you’re visiting Angers for more than a day (or want to add more attractions to your itinerary), take a look at my recommendations below.

Musée Pincé

Musée Pincé (Logis Pincé) is a Renaissance mansion from the 16th century, built by the mayor of Angers at that time. And it looks like a small Loire Château with its numerous towers and turrets!

Today, the mansion is the site of an archaeological museum, featuring Greek, Roman and Egyptian antiquities, and art from Japan and China.

Cointreau Distillery

Angers is the birthplace of Cointreau, the world-famous orange liqueur. It was created here in 1875 and it is still the only place in the world where it is produced!

It is possible to visit the Cointreau Distillery (Carré Cointreau) and learn the history behind the famous liqueur.

Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church

Completed in 1904, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church (Église Notre-Dame-des-Victoires) is a relatively new church. Still, it is worth a quick look inside, because of its gorgeous Roman-Byzantine style and enriched choir with stained glass windows.

Jardin des Plantes

This lovely little English garden was created in 1905 by Edouard André. It’s a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city, with green lawns, centuries-old trees, waterfalls and statues.

Musée des Beaux-Arts

The Museum of Fine Arts (Musée des Beaux-Arts), set in several interconnected historic buildings, is a must for every art lover. The museum is divided into two parts. The first shows the history of Angers through time from the Neolithic period to the present day. The second one is focused on fine art and sculptures from the 14th to the 21st century.

Cats and Cookies

I love cats, but I don’t have one, so I never miss a chance to visit a cat café while travelling. And I was delighted to find out that there is one in Angers! Besides homemade pastries and organic drinks, in Cats and Cookies you’ll find 12 friendly adopted cats.

Château d’Angers – the castle is not as popular as the other Loire Valley Chateaux, but if you’re visiting in the summer expect crowds (book your skip-the-line ticket here ).

How to save money on your Angers itinerary

If you plan to visit Château d’Angers and at least two museums, buy the Billet jumelé . This combined ticket gives you free access to the castle and all the city’s museums – Musée des Beaux-Arts, Musée Jean-Lurçat, David d’Angers Gallery, Museum of Natural Sciences, Musée Pincé, Château de Villevêque and Artothèque. You can buy this combined ticket from the castle or any of the city’s museums.

Another option is the Angers City Pass . It gives you free entry to 25 historic and cultural sites, including the tourist mini-train. You can buy the pass from the Angers Tourist Office (Address: 7 place Kennedy, 49051 Angers).

Where to stay in Angers

If you’re considering staying overnight in Angers, choose accommodation in the area between the Maine River, Jardin du Mail, Bd du Roi René and Bd Carnot. In this way, you’ll be within walking distance of all attractions, restaurants and the main train station.

Located next to the main train station and in immediate proximity to the city centre, this hotel is perfect for a short stay. The modern rooms are spacious and comfortably designed. Why book – ideal location, just short walk to everywhere, public parking next to the hotel

Set in a mansion from 1860, Les Chambres de Mathilde offers spacious and bright modern rooms with period features – high ceilings, antique parquet flooring. Why book – great location, in the immediate vicinity of restaurants and shops, parking nearby

Getting around in Angers

Find here a detailed map of this Angers walking itinerary.

The capital of Anjou is a very compact city and the best way to explore it is on foot. All the city’s attractions are easily reachable, just a short walk from each other.

How to get to Angers

The city’s main train station is Angers Saint-Laud (Gare d’Angers Saint-Laud). It is situated about 10min walk from the historic city centre. Check timetables and book train tickets online at SNCF official site .

The city has 6 different parking zones and no free parking right in its centre. If you’re arriving by car, it’s best to book accommodation with parking or use a car park (see a list of all car parks here ).

Day trips from Angers

Loire valley chateaux.

One of the most beautiful regions of France, the Loire Valley, is famous for its wine and castles. In fact, there are more than 300 chateaux scattered in the valley! Of course, not all of them are open to visitors, but still, there is plenty to see.

Below you can find the most beautiful castles near Angers (about an hour away), which are worth a visit. Note, that most of them are accessible only by car.

• Château de Saumur – a charming 10th-century chateau, featuring a large collection of decorative ceramics and tapestries
• Château de Brézé – one of the most intriguing castles of the Loire, thanks to its underground fortress and 16th-century wine presses
• Château d’Ussé – the castle that inspired Charles Perrault to write the Sleeping Beauty
• Château de Chinon – a 10th-century medieval fortress, where the last Knight Templar, Jacques de Molay, was imprisoned
• Château de Langeais – a small medieval castle where you can see a recreation of the wedding of Charles VIII of France and Anne of Brittany that took place here on 6 December 1491
• Château d’Azay-le-Rideau – built on an island in the Indre River, this is one of the most romantic Loire castles
• Château de Villandry – this chateau is famous for its French Gardens, which include a water garden, ornamental flower gardens and labyrinths

Tours, one of the largest cities in the Centre-Val de Loire region, is the birthplace of Balzac. Due to its central location, the city is a great base to explore the Loire Valley Chateaux. Some of the city’s highlights are Cathédrale Saint-Gatien and Place Plumereau with its half-timbered houses from the 15th century.

Find out more in my travel guide on how to spend one day in Tours, France .

How to get to Tours Take a train from Gare d’Angers Saint-Laud to Gare de Tours (50min journey). From the main train station, it’s just a short walk to the city centre.

How many days in Angers

Is one day in angers enough.

One day in Angers is enough to visit the castle, one or two of its popular museums and explore the city centre. In fact, the city is a great day trip from Nantes or Tours.

What if I have less than a day in Angers?

If you have less than a day, do a walking tour of Angers and visit the castle. The chateau is the city’s most popular attraction for a reason – the Apocalypse tapestry is truly impressive. Skip the Museum of Jean-Lurçat, which is located a little further than the rest of the historic sights.

1 or 2 days in Angers?

The capital of Anjou has several excellent museums, so a day and a half would be the perfect amount of time to discover the city. However, if you’re not a museum person, one day is more than enough to see its main historic sights.

Best time to visit Angers

For fewer crowds and nice weather, visit the city during the months of May, June or September.

Faqs about visiting Angers

Known as the western gateway to the Loire Valley, Angers is definitely worth a stop. The city is famous for its 13th-century castle, medieval half-timbered houses and the Apocalypse tapestry – the oldest and the largest medieval tapestry in the world. Angers is the historical capital of Anjou and the cradle of the Plantagenet dynasty.

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Hi Charles, I’ll be happy to help if you have any specific questions. 🙂

How many of the places you’ve mentioned will let dogs in ?

I’m sorry, but I don’t know.

Angers is really lovely town! One of my favourite in France! Thanks for your article.

Thank you for your comment, Martin! 🙂

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Distance between Angers and Tours

Driving non-stop from angers to tours.

How far is Tours from Angers? Here's the quick answer if you drive this relatively short distance without making any stops.

Nonstop drive: 79 miles or 127 km

Driving time: 1 hour, 20 minutes

Even though you can drive this distance straight through, it might be more interesting to stop along the way. You can scroll down to calculate how many hours it would take if you drive with stops .

Flying non-stop from Angers to Tours

Now let's assume you have a private jet and you can fly in the fastest possible straight line between Angers, France and Tours, France. Because of the curvature of the Earth, the shortest distance is actually the "great circle" distance, or "as the crow flies" which is calculated using an iterative Vincenty formula.

Flight distance: 58 miles or 93 km

Flight time: 37 minutes

The straight line flight distance is 21 miles less than driving on roads, which means the driving distance is roughly 1.4x of the flight distance.

Your plane flies much faster than a car, so the flight time is about 1/2th of the time it would take to drive.

This is a relatively short flight in a private plane, but you might be planning to book a commercial flight. In that case, your travel time would really need to include how many minutes to get to your local airport, wait for security, board and taxi on the runway, land at the other airport, and get to your destination. Scroll down to see a more realistic calculation that takes into account all these factors to get a more accurate estimate of your actual flight time .

Angers to Tours road trip

Let's say you're actually planning a road trip to Tours, and you want to stop on the way to explore. If it's a real road trip, you might want to check out interesting places along the way, or maybe eat at a great restaurant. That's what Trippy is perfect for, helping you figure out travel plans in detail.

Road trip: 1 day of driving

With the full itinerary planned out, we can estimate your total travel time for this trip.

Travel time: 2 hours on the road

Start in Angers .

Drive for about 38 minutes , then stop in Vivy and stay for about 1 hour. Next, drive for another 13 minutes then stop in Brain-sur-Allonnes and stay for 1 hour. Drive for 23 minutes then stop in Saint-Patrice and stay for 1 hour. Drive for 20 minutes then stop at Château de Villandry and stay for 1 hour. Finally, drive for about 17 minutes and arrive in Tours .

Angers to Tours airports and flights

In the quick calculation above, we assumed you had a private plane and just wanted to know the time in the air from city to city. But for most of us, we're going to be flying on a commercial airline (whether it's first class or coach). So that means we really need to account for all the extra travel time getting to the airport, waiting for our flight, and making it to the destination.

To give you a better estimate of real-life travel, we've put together a flight itinerary with actual airports. Eventually you'll be able to customize this plan, choosing your own airports and flights. But for now, here's an example we've selected to give you an idea of how traveling might work between airports.

Departure airport: Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)

Arrival airport: Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF)

With the airports selected, we can estimate the travel time to and from the airport, based on how far the airport is from downtown.

Getting to the airport: 163 minutes

Getting to your destination: 9 minutes

Now finally, let's look at an example flight from NTE to TUF and figure out how long it would take to fly including take-off and landing, and time to taxi on the runway.

Commercial flight time: 37 minutes

So now we can finally get an idea of the total travel time from Angers to Tours including time spent getting to/from the airports, an estimated wait time of 2 hours at the airport for TSA security lines and waiting at the gate, and the actual flight itself.

Total travel time: 5 hours

Plan a trip to Tours

Trippy has a ton of information that can help you plan your trip to Tours, France. Start by reading the Trippy page on where to stay in Tours . Click the button below to explore Tours in detail.

How far is it the other way?

The distance is the same either way if you're flying a straight line (or driving the same roads back and forth). But for a real trip, there can be plenty of differences so go ahead and check the reverse directions to get the distance from Tours to Angers , or go to the main page to calculate the distance between cities .

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