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Voykit pocket guide · France
Angers
Spend 1–2 days in Angers: see the castle, tapestry and a garden, then catch a TGV to Nantes or the Loire Valley.
Angers is a compact city with a medieval castle, a famous Apocalypse Tapestry and several gardens, all within walking distance, making a half‑day to full‑day visit enough before moving on.
- Country
- France
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, occasional rain)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Contactless cards work in most shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Daily spend
- Budget €45–€65 excl. bed · Mid €65–€95 excl. bed · High €95+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.
- Emergency
- Police 17 · Fire 18 · Medical 15
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; type E sockets have an earth pin sticking out, so Schuko (type F) plugs need a C/E hybrid or an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or bar: Leave small change, €0.20–1.; Restaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro or two.; Hotel porter or housekeeping: €1–2 per bag or per night.; Tour guide: €5–10 per person for a half day, more for private guides.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise. Restaurants must serve a free carafe of tap water on request.
- Toilets
- Paris has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €1.20–€2.00 |
| Croissant | €0.90–€1.50 |
| Bistro meal | €12–€20 |
| Tram or bus ticket (1 h) | €1.60 |
| City Pass 24 hr | €12 (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ANE · Angers Loire Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Tram/bus 1‑hour ticket
- €1.60 per ride, capped at €4.50 per day
- City Pass 24 hr
- ≈ €12 for unlimited museum and tram access
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Tram lines A, B, C and city buses use the same €1.60 one‑hour ticket (capped at €4.50 per day). Bikes can be rented free by locals; visitors can use bike‑share stations. Walking covers most sights.
See and do
Known for
- Château d'Angers and Apocalypse Tapestry
- Jardin du Mail and Jardin des Plantes
- University town nightlife
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Nantes | TGV from Angers-Saint-Laud, about 45 min | ≈ 1 h total |
| Le Mans | Regional train, about 40 min | ≈ 1 h total |
| Tours | TGV, about 55 min | ≈ 1 h 15 min total |
| Saumur | Regional train via Angers‑Saumur line, about 30 min | ≈ 1 h total |
Sleep
- Camping Ile du Château
- Campground near the river, good for camper‑vans.
- City centre hotels
- Many 2‑star options within 5 min walk of the castle.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pardonpardon |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ?c’est combien |
| Where is the train station? | Où est la gare ?où est la gare |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'bonjour madame/monsieur' on entering any shop, bus or office; avoid: Asking a question before saying bonjour — it is read as rude
- Cheek kisses (la bise): Follow the other person's lead; one to four kisses depending on region; avoid: Initiating la bise with strangers or in business
- Addressing people: Use 'vous' and titles until invited otherwise; avoid: First names and 'tu' with older people or staff
- Restaurants: Wait to be seated in restaurants; call the waiter 'monsieur' or 'madame'; avoid: 'Garçon', snapping fingers, asking for the bill before you are finished
- Conversation: Debate is a pleasure; food, politics and philosophy are fair game; avoid: Asking about salary or religion; loud voices on trains
- Dinner at a home: Bring flowers (not chrysanthemums), chocolates or a good bottle; arrive 10–15 minutes late; avoid: Cutting the tip off a cheese wedge or asking for ketchup
- Dress: Smart-casual in cities; covered shoulders in churches; avoid: Beachwear in town centres
Scams and watch-outs
- Luggage storage services at train and bus stations are suspended (vigipirate policy).
- Motorway tolls on A11 vary €2–€25; check before driving.
- City Pass tickets (24‑hr, 48‑hr, 72‑hr) give free entry to many attractions; verify opening days.
Angers is generally safe; pickpocketing can occur in crowded train stations and markets—keep valuables close.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Angers yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Château d'Angers and Apocalypse Tapestry
- Jardin du Mail and Jardin des Plantes
- University town nightlife
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Angers official tourism office: www.destination-angers.com/en/tourism/
- Wikivoyage: Angers, revision 5284351 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5284351
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/angers). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.