Château d'Angers
Castle in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Château d'Angers is a castle in the city of Angers in the Loire Valley, in the département of Maine-et-Loire, in France. Founded in the 9th century by the Counts of Anjou, it was expanded to its current size in the 13th century. It is located overhanging the River Maine. It is a listed historical monument since 1875.[1] Now open to the public, the Château d'Angers is home of the Apocalypse Tapestry.
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Château d'Angers | |
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Angers, France | |
Coordinates | 47°28′12″N 0°33′36″W |
Type | Medieval castle |
Site information | |
Website | www |
Site history | |
Built | 9th and early 13th centuries |
Built by | Blanche of Castile, Regent |
Events | Minority of Louis IX of France |
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