If you go to the Loire,
Angers Castle is a must-see

Visit Angers Castle located in the Loire Valley, France! Angers Castle is a medieval castle built around the mid-9th century and is famous as a World Cultural Heritage designated by UNESCO in 2000. Although it is an old castle, it is well preserved in its original form and is visited by many tourists. It also has a very well-maintained garden, making it a great place to spend some leisurely time.

About the history of Angers Castle

• 9th century: Built as a castle by the Counts of Angers
• 12th century: Large-scale expansion under King Henry II of Plantagenêt.
• 13th century: Completed to its current scale.
• 1485: Taken over by King Louis XI of France
• 16th century: Used as a fortress due to religious wars
• 19th century: used as a prison
• 20th century: Opened as a museum

• A huge castle with 17 towers
• 600m long castle wall
• Apocalypse's Green Artwork: One of the largest green art pieces in the world, created in the 14th century.
• Royal Palace: The residence of the Counts of Angers and the Plantagenet royal family.
• Cathedral: St. Louis Cathedral, built in the 13th century.
• Garden: French garden created in the 19th century