A stroll along the banks of the Maine riverThis year, it’s time for our holidays to go green! And what could be more natural here than an eco-responsible holiday in Angers?
A green city par excellence, the beautiful town on the banks of the Maine offers sensible tourism, soft mobility, eco-friendly accommodation, local produce… So many practical choices to make your stay a little more responsible every day.
Sustainable holidays: check out our 3 reasons to book a weekend in Angers!
Maine quaysideAngers, a naturally green city Angers’ appeal would be nothing without the fantastic nature that surrounds it. From the banks of the Mayenne and Loire rivers to its valleys and exceptional vineyards, Angers is a destination where life is truly green, to the delight of its visitors. The figures speak for themselves!
0: That’s the percentage of phytosanitary products used to maintain the town’s green spaces. In other words, 0% insecticides and herbicides on our lawns, parks and gardens. It may seem like nothing, but it changes absolutely everything.
1: That’s where Angers ranks, voted the greenest city in France*, ahead of Rennes and Strasbourg.
4: Half the towns that make up the destination have been awarded the “Flower Towns and Villages” label, including four with a 4-flower ranking, the maximum score. Among other things, this attractive label rewards the management, quality and diversity of our destination’s plant heritage. *According to the register of green cities of France 2023
5: For the pleasure of all 5 senses provided by nature within the region. Observe, smell, touch, listen… Who said ecology was boring?
100: The number of square metres of greenery per inhabitant. That’s double the national average!
5,000: As in the different plant species listed at Terra Botanica, Europe’s first park dedicated to plants.
110,000: Or the number of trees planted in the city of Angers. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, their presence also provides cool spaces in summer and clean air all year round. Take a deep breath for your next holiday!
*According to the French Green Cities Observatory 2023
Gardens of the Musée des Beaux-Arts.
Parc Pignerolle Automne Alexandre Lamoureux Destination Angers
Boat illustrationOn holiday, do you like to take your time, stroll along the water and discover the countryside at your own pace?
Forget the car and make way for adventure with a slow tourism** stay in Angers.
There are plenty of alternatives available here to help you get away from it all and explore our destination with complete freedom.
Angers is easy to discover on foot, thanks in particular to its blue line, a coloured ribbon painted on the ground that guides you in a loop around the city centre. Another advantage is that our monuments and tourist sites are within easy walking distance, like the mighty Château d’Angers in the city centre. Not to mention the many parks and gardens that add a refreshing touch to your walks.
** Slow tourism, or travelling at your own pace, is a new way of travelling, more in touch with the natural world around us and promoting interaction with local people, craftspeople and passionate professionals.
It’s also a more respectful way of discovering an area, focusing on the quality of the experience rather than the number of activities on offer.
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Balade Gravel Angers Alexandre LamoureuxWhatever your level, timing or inclination, there’s always a pleasant cycle ride or tour to take in Angers. Helmet on and nose to the wind, you’re off along the banks of the Maine, heading for Saumur on the Loire à Vélo (EuroVélo 6). Parents pedal, children hurtle along, and everyone has a great time.
Don’t have a bike? Choose Destination Angers’ bike concierge service in fine weather, or one of the bike hire companies available all year round.
A family cruise on the Loire, an aperitif with friends along the Sarthe or romantic way to discover the Mayenne aboard a traditional flat-bottomed “gabarre”: there’s something for everyone in Angers this summer. Let yourself be lulled by the calm of our waterways and enjoy the destination in a whole new light.
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Produits Locaux Boutique Office Tourisme Alexandre Lamoureux Destination AngersWe eat very well here! Angers has a long tradition of promoting local products, local crafts and short distribution circuits. Just take a look at the Tourist Office shop and its delicious treats made in Anjou. Traditional shortbread, Caramandes, Pavés du bout du monde or Cointreau** liqueur – you’re spoilt for choice for a meal or snack.
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Potiron et ciboulette
57 rue Baudrière, 49100 Angers
Their commitment: Gastronomy to suit all diets (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free), for organic cuisine and local sourcing.
Le Relais
9 rue de la Gare, 49100 Angers
Their commitment: Combining a taste for tradition with a responsible approach to cooking every day.
Restaurant Sens
17 rue Beaurepaire, 49100 Angers
Their commitment: Delight your taste buds with their highly regarded cuisine, based on fine local, seasonal produce. At the helm is a young chef who has won a 2019 Gault & Millau award.
Mamie Fada
18 quai des Carmes, 49100 Angers
Their commitment: Delight your taste buds with their highly regarded cuisine, based on fine local, seasonal produce. At the helm is a young chef who has won a 2019 Gault & Millau award.
L’Ardoise
7 Place Molière, 49100 Angers
Their commitment: Keeping traditional French cuisine alive, seasoned with a host of subtle inspirations. The à la carte menu features carefully thought-out dishes that take on their full meaning when tasted.
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116 avenue Pierre Mendès France, 49240 Avrillé
Their commitment: Simple, delicious cuisine. Fresh, organic and local, this is the ideal place to go for a more responsible holiday.
Le resto du Jardin
61 route de la roche, 49130 Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire
Their commitment: So you can enjoy a cool, relaxed atmosphere all year round. With its sunny terrace, emphasis on local craftsmanship and quality label, this is a restaurant you’ll quickly fall in love with. Not to mention its green setting on the outskirts of Angers.
Hôtel Les 3 Lieux
10 port des Noues, Les Ponts-de-Cé
Their commitment: From the outset, for Les 3 Lieux, eco-responsibility has been a core concern for its managers (heating system, water management, catering using local, fresh and, where possible, organic produce). Their suppliers and teams are fully aware of this approach, which was formalised by the award of the Clé Verte label in 2017.
Slow Village Château des Forges
Chemin du Port de l’Île à Angers
Their commitment: In a place where you can unwind, close to Ile Saint-Aubin and Terra Botanica, this site is in keeping with the philosophy of Slow Village establishments: an organic, quality breakfast based on short distribution routes, hotel services and tasteful decoration, all part of a clear commitment to eco-responsibility.
Hostellerie du Bon Pasteur
18 rue Marie Euphrasie Pelletier à Angers
Has held the Clé Verte label since 2019, investing in new, greener facilities and raising guests’ awareness of environmental issues during their stay.
Hôtel de France, 8 place de la Gare à Angers, has also been awarded the Clé Verte label.
Hôtel le Continental (34 Avenue Denis Papin à Angers) and Hôtel de Champagne (14 rue Louis de Romain à Angers) have both been committed to an eco-responsible approach for many years. They were the first hotels in the region to be awarded the European Ecolabel in 2008.
Soirée dans les vignes du bon pasteur 
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