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The Jardin du Mail is a historic 19th-century French formal garden located in the city center of Angers, France, situated directly opposite the town hall. Designed in its current layout by landscape architect André Leroy, the public park features symmetrical flowerbeds, a central fountain, an ornate 19th-century bandstan, tree-lined promenades, and several classical sculptures.
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Muséum des sciences naturelles
The museum tells the story of man since prehistoric times, with a special focus on the environment and ecology. It is home to an exceptional collection of artefacts, on display to the public, showcasing the diversity of the natural world and the evolution of nature.
Musée Pincé
This museum is in the 16th-century Pincé residence. It is a museum which primarily focuses on the classical world. In line with this Classical focus the museum includes a selection of Greek & Roman artifacts including pottery & glasswork. There are similar items also on show to commemorate Ancient Egypt, China & Japan also.
The Jardin des Plantes is a historic botanical garden and the primary site of the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle in Paris, France. Established nearly 400 years ago as a royal medicinal garden and reorganized as a public botanical facility in the 1790s, the property features extensive plant collections, specialized greenhouses, two small ponds, and numerous statues, alongside historic structures such as the former Church of Saint-Samson.
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Since 1796 the Museum of Fine Arts has been housed in the Barrault residence, a late-15th-century private home. The collection includes paintings by painters such as Chardin, Watteau, Fragonard, Boucher, David and Ingres). The collection also includes Goldsmith’s work, enamel, and ivory arts.
Cathédrale Saint-Maurice d'Angers
Angers Cathedral was constructed primarily in the 12th and 13th centuries. It is renowned for its harmonious blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles, characterized by its distinctive twin spires and richly decorated portal. Inside, visitors can admire an impressive collection of medieval stained glass, including the remarkable 12th-century “Tree of Jesse” window.
The Angers Arts Library is a place devoted to contemporary creation through the loan of original artworks to the public from its collections, and its policy of regular exhibitinos and arts-related activities.