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Angers Angers is located on the banks of the Sarthe river just before it flows into the Loire, roughly speaking halfway between Tours and Nantes. It is a city with a long history and many monuments to prove it. The famous medieval fortress, the château of Roi René is one of the major highlights but there are many more interesting sights in town. The city is now the capital of the Anjou and is the most important urban centre of the area. For lovers of tapistry Angers is a must see. In the city you will find the rreasure-house of the tapestries of the Apocalypse (XIVth century) and the 'Song of the World' by Jean Lurçat. Since 1960 it has deployed intense activity centering on contemporary tapestry.
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