Anjou Attractions

Anjou is a region offering 25 appellations, most situated south of Anger and the river.

The Château de Brissac was built in the 17th century and is one of the tallest in France. Its 150 rooms are elegantly furnished.

Address

Brissac-Quincé Office de Tourisme
8, place de la République
F-49320 Brissac-Quincé
France

Evron, France

Evron (pop. 6,700) is noted for its chapel of Notre-Dame-de-l'Epine (12th C), with 13th C wall paintings and Aubusson tapestries. The nave and tower of the church of Notre-Dame date from the 11th C, the rest of the structure from the 18th.

Address

Évron Tourist Office
Place Basilique
F-53600 Évron
France

http://www.evron.fr

Landifer Châteaux

This apparent 19th C. Renaissance house is actually much older than its outward appearance would suggest. Small details betray its earlier origins as a Renaissance chateau.

Montgeoffrey

Built in the latter half of the 18th C., this chateau casts a majestic profile of its Louis XVI facade. Inside, the original decorations and furnishings have been kept surprisingly intact.