Created during the Hundred Years' War, this monumental textile work, commissioned by Duke Louis I of Anjou, is an exceptional example of the art of lice tapestry.
Knights, Gothic architecture, animals, plants, furniture, towns... The Apocalypse of Angers is more than just an illustration of the last book of the Bible. It is also a living testimony to the 14th century, reflecting the power of a duke with international ambitions.
Practical information
Ages 14 and up.
Reservations required up to the day before the tour. Reservations open from February 24 via the château's online ticketing service, or on site until the day of the tour.
Suitable for people with reduced mobility and strollers.
This tour does not take place on the European Heritage Days weekend in September, on free Sundays (first Sundays of the months from November to March), and on the "La Belle Echoppe" event weekend (in December).
Knights, Gothic architecture, animals, plants, furniture, towns... The Apocalypse of Angers is more than just an illustration of the last book of the Bible. It is also a living testimony to the 14th century, reflecting the power of a duke with international ambitions.
Practical information
Ages 14 and up.
Reservations required up to the day before the tour. Reservations open from February 24 via the château's online ticketing service, or on site until the day of the tour.
Suitable for people with reduced mobility and strollers.
This tour does not take place on the European Heritage Days weekend in September, on free Sundays (first Sundays of the months from November to March), and on the "La Belle Echoppe" event weekend (in December).
