ANGERS
Angers is the main city in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France about 300 km (190 mi) south-west of Paris. Angers proper has a population of 157,000 inhabitants, while 283,000 live in its metropolitan area.
Historic capital city and stronghold of Anjou, Angers is one of the intellectual centres of Europe. The city traces its roots to early Roman times and owes its development, its political and historical position at a point of convergence hydro graphic, formed by the valleys of the Anjou.
It occupies both banks of the Maine, which is spanned by six bridges. The district along the river has flourishing nurseries and market gardens. It is known for its fresh produce and cut flowers.
The Angers area is a major economic centre of the West standing out particularly in the industrial sector, its specialization in the field of horticulture and its convention business.
Its universities, museums and cultural activity are today an important cultural centre. It includes the castle of King René built in the 13th century.
Its universities, museums and cultural activity are today an important cultural centre. It includes the castle of King René built in the 13th century.
It's on the border of the Loire Valley, World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000, and the Regional Natural Park Loire-Anjou-Touraine. Its rich heritage has earned it the label of City of Art and History. Anger is considered one of the most beautiful cities in France.
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