Viewpoint from the quays

The viewpoint from the quays

The Angers audio-guided tour offers you, from the quays, a superb panorama over the left bank of the city. Before you, Saint-Maurice Cathedral raises its high towers above the Maine, while the castle stands out in the green landscape.

The two giants of Angers

From this viewpoint, you take in at a single glance the two largest buildings of the city: the cathedral and the castle, which dominate the Maine. This panorama sums up the history of Angers, between religious power and ducal power, in a setting of greenery typical of the green city. The quays, along the river, offer an ideal distance to grasp this ensemble.

What there is to see

Along the quay, several barges offer locals and visitors a place to have a drink or eat by the water. It is the ideal spot to capture the cathedral and the castle in a single image, then linger a moment to enjoy this emblematic view of Angers, particularly beautiful at the end of the day.

Practical information

The viewpoint can be seen freely, in the open air, from the banks of the Maine, in Angers. It is accessible at any time and free of charge. The barge restaurants and bars on the water follow their own hours; it is best to go during the day or early evening to enjoy the light on the cathedral and the castle.

What can be seen from the quays of Angers ?

Saint-Maurice Cathedral and the castle, the two largest buildings of the city, which dominate the Maine.

What is the best time for this viewpoint ?

The end of the day, when the light enhances the cathedral and the castle above the river.