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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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, occasional rain)
- Airport
- ANE
- Nights
- 1
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- France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Angers17 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Angers, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyAngers is generally safe; pickpocketing can occur in crowded train stations and markets—keep valuables close.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire · 15 Medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportANE Angers Loire Airport.
- Getting aroundTram lines A, B, C and city buses use the same €1.60 (≈ US$2) one‑hour ticket (capped at €4.50 (≈ US$6) per day).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.20–€2.00 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideTram or bus ticket (1 h)€1.60 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, 2‑star hotel, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedDouble room, 2‑star hotel, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €110 (≈ US$130)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ANE Angers Loire Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (13 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Angers: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
13 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting 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.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: ≈ 1 h total
TGV from Angers-Saint-Laud, about 45 min
Historic port city, good for a half‑day walk.
Door to door: ≈ 1 h total
Regional train, about 40 min
Famous for the 24‑hour race, compact old town.
Door to door: ≈ 1 h 15 min total
TGV, about 55 min
Loire Valley gateway, cathedral and museums.
Saumur
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h total
Regional train via Angers‑Saumur line, about 30 min
Château de Saumur and wine tasting nearby.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–€65 (≈ US$55–80) excl. bed
- Mid
- €65–€95 (≈ US$80–120) excl. bed
- High
- €95 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, 2‑star hotel1 × 1 night × €100 | €100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| City Pass 24 hr2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| TGV Paris–Angers (2nd class)2 × €55 · check | €110 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €39 |
| Trip total≈ €217 per person per day, bed included | €433≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.20–€2.00 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Croissant | €0.90–€1.50 (≈ US$2) |
| Bistro meal | €12–€20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Tram or bus ticket (1 h) | €1.60 (≈ US$2) |
| City Pass 24 hr | €12 (≈ US$14) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Luggage storage services at train and bus stations are suspended (vigipirate policy).
- Motorway tolls on A11 vary €2–€25 (≈ US$3–30); check before driving.
- City Pass tickets (24‑hr, 48‑hr, 72‑hr) give free entry to many attractions; verify opening days.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
- Medical
- 15
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire18
- Medical15
Embassy
US consulate in Nantes; French embassy in Paris.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tram/bus 1‑hour ticket: €1.60 (≈ US$2) per ride, capped at €4.50 (≈ US$6) per day
- City Pass 24 hr: ≈ €12 for unlimited museum and tram access
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (c’est combien)
- Où est la gare ? — Where is the train station? (où est la gare)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Angers. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, occasional rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialAngers official tourism office
- secondaryWikidata – Angers
- secondaryWikivoyage: Angers, revision 5284351 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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