Angers: A Spirited University City
The university city of Angers, France is located in the western part of the country. Its old town showcases half-timbered structures while the city's newer sections have a vibrant cafe culture. Already an intellectual center in the 1400s, it is at present home to more than 39,000 students. Angers was the capital of Anjou, a historical province ruled by monarchy that held power during medieval times. The nearest airport is the Loire Airport (ANE), which is located in Marcé, 12.4 miles northeast of Angers.
Best Time to Visit
Angers is at its best during the months of spring and summer, which is from months of March through August, when the weather is balmy and mild. These months also happen to be the busiest in terms of tourism in Angers. Summer also means music and fun at the "Tempo Rives" Festival where free concerts are held from mid-July to mid-August and every music genre is represented with performances by local and international bands. Rates for Angers hotels and flights reach its highest during this season but advance booking will keep them affordable.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Before enjoying the rest of Angers, book a stay at Best Western Plus Hôtel d'Anjou in the heart of the city and set in an authentic 19th-century building or at the Mercure - Angers Centre Gare with its down-to-earth lodgings. The budget-friendly iBIs Styles Angers Centre Gare provides stylish rooms. A tour of the academic institutions like University of Angers and Catholic University of Angers should be in your itinerary as well as a stop at Angers Cathedral and Chateau d'Angers, an impressive castle in the city.