Above Angers, France
Thanks to its strategic location, the site has been occupied since Neolithic times!
The Counts of Anjou settled down here as early as the 9th century, followed by the powerful Plantagenêt dynasty three centuries later, when the first palace emerged.
By the 13th century, Blanche de Castille, then regent of France, commissioned the fortress we can visit today: 17 towers made of limestone and shale, a dry moat, and high walls to deter any invaders.
By the 14th and 15th century, the Dukes of Anjou occupied and enhanced the site. Patrons of the arts, they led a grand lifestyle within the walls.
Later, the château became a prison... and the story goes on.
Today, visitors are awed by the sheer size of the fortress, and impressed by the treasure it still holds: "The Tapestry of the Apocalypse," dating back to the 14th century.
Follow Véro on a damp day as she walks a section of the fortress walls, taking in the sights around Angers.
Where I stayed: A two-star property part of the Logis de France Network, the Hôtel Marguerite d'Anjou. Link: hma-hotel.com/ (Book direct and save!)
Château d'Angers (Centre des Monuments Nationaux:) www.chateau-angers.fr/
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Thrilled to see this in my feed this morning.
@francewithvero
Жыл бұрын
Happy to hear it!
Merci for braving the weather to share this video.
@francewithvero
Жыл бұрын
Well, "I am not made of sugar," after all, like my grandma used to say ;-)
Bonjour Véro! Merci de cette vidéo! My very first visit to France was with my dear host family Angevine. It was fun to ride our bikes to this château. I also love the quaint, narrow streets of the adjacent neigborhood. Amitiés du Michigan
Thank you for the marvelous tour! When I told my university department head some years ago that I was going to see the tapestry, he said, 'Brace yourself!' And he was so right. I've been back several times and I look forward to my next chance to visit Angers for a longer stay.
@francewithvero
Жыл бұрын
The city is definitely worth a longer stay. When you return and see the Apocalypse again, don't miss a modern-day version at the Jean Lurçat museum, across the river. The location alone, in a former medieval hospital, is well worth seeing.
Vero....WOW! Thank you so much for this lovely and educational tour. I loved it and plan to share it with others who love la belle France! Really appreciate your energy and determination, regardless of weather conditions, to TAKE ME WITH YOU on these tours. THANKS AGAIN!
@francewithvero
Жыл бұрын
I feel appreciated right now. Merci beaucoup.
Interesting tour as always
I enjoy hearing more about the relations with the royal families of the surrounding regions - great guiding!
@francewithvero
Жыл бұрын
Merci Avi.
love the history, rain patter, background chatter, feel like i'm walking with you!
@francewithvero
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! You were!
Loved it! Merci, Véro! You never disappoint!
@francewithvero
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the encouragement.
Such wonderful presentation of a beautiful place. 👍
A beautiful tour Véro! You managed the um tells and camera very well and gave us enough to create interest in visiting. I’ve been to Angers and loved re-visiting with you, especially the historical information. Merci mille fois!
@francewithvero
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Denise.
Very interesting and I formative! Thanks. A great idea if one has lots of time from Tours. There is so much to do and see!
@francewithvero
Жыл бұрын
Indeed MJ. Save it for a second visit in the Touraine. The Anjou is next door!
Bonjour from Minnesota! Merci for this video! I have been to Angers and remember well the magnificent chateau with it's amazing tapestries. And the cathedral St. Maurice as well. Unfortunately, I only stayed one night. It's too bad I had not your advice to spend a few days, or perhaps a weekend. As a big fan of the Plantagenet dynasty, I am fascinated by it's origins in France. Merci (again) for sharing your country. Winters are rather extreme in Minnesota, so even a gray and rainy day in Angers looks wonderful! A bientot!
@francewithvero
Жыл бұрын
Many people who comment about Angers seem to be saying the same thing. France is such a diverse, rich country to explore! There are many hidden treasures and so many towns and cities worth visiting. I know: I live in one of them! :-)
@christopherTYJ
Жыл бұрын
Bonjour from Minnesota, again! Maybe I'll stop by and say bonjour in person some day soon! My top destinations are Paris (of course), Chartres, and Mont St- Michel. But I could stop in Tours!
What a wonderful way to begin the day! I was last here when the gardens were in full bloom - they are spectacular! Thank you for taking us here and sharing so much history with us.
@francewithvero
Жыл бұрын
I'll make another visit in the spring if I can. There's a lot to see in and around Angers.
@432dc
Жыл бұрын
@@francewithvero ❤
What a lovely area. The architecture is quite nice. It always amazes me the amount of workmanship that went into creating these structures that remain even even after so many centuries. This would definately be a much see. Thank you for a great tour.
@francewithvero
Жыл бұрын
Avec plaisir Debra. If you enjoy architecture, you'll love Angers. Many different styles can be found there, including Haussmannian-style buildings.
@debrasams2362
Жыл бұрын
@@francewithvero it looks specticular.😊
Beautiful. I am planning to go there in the summer.
Merçi beaucoup!
@francewithvero
Жыл бұрын
Avec plaisir.
Super vidéo Véronique !
@francewithvero
Жыл бұрын
Merci Eric. I hope you're well? Happy Holidays!
loved it Merci beaucoup...
@francewithvero
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure Susy. Thank you for following this tour guide... once again! :-)
My family name is Tyson, The name was originally Tesson raol De Tesson is descendant of the D'angers family This is my Castle!!! I want it back!!
We are doing a trip from Spain to Paris. Maybe we'll add this town to our route.
@francewithvero
Жыл бұрын
You should if you can.