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Description

The Youth Hostel is located in the west part of Angers (on the way to Nantes) on the university campus. It is also idealy located near 2 places dedicated to nature : the Lac de Maine and the Etang Saint Nicolas (pond). A well adapted housind facilty (rooms with 1, 2, or 3 beds). Friendly atmosphere. TV, snooker, table football, table tennis...). A roomy, comfortable and functional restaurant.

Angers, city of Arts and History:

The castle - with its 17 towers - one of the best preserved french fortresses. Inside, you will be able to admire the wonderful "Tapisseries de l'Apocalypse" (tapestries).

The Saint Maurice Cathedral, built during the 13th century (75 m high). The top of the Cathedral overlooks the "Angevine Cross" which is the symbol of the city. Inside, an exhibition of some very rare pieces of jewellery. The old Saint Jean hospital houses the "le Chant du Monde" (world famous modern tapestries by Jean Lurçat).

The David d'Angers Museum: spectacular masterpieces.

Angers, green city: the botanical gardens, the Parc de la Haye (trees and flowers along the Etang Saint Nicolas make this park a paradise for joggers or walkers), le Lac de Maine with the "beach" and its own water sports centre.

Location

Train station : Angers Saint-Laud (5 km).

Bus station : N°8 (Bull) - N°1 (Lakanal).µ

Road directions : On the beltway of Paris/Nantes, take the exit: - Belle Beille University. - Angers Technopole.

Practical informations

OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND

PRICES

Booking, information and arrival time form 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Prices for individuals:

Night :                                 17,50 €  (single room) shower and toilets in every room

Cultural activities

Cinema, TV room, games.

Visit of the city: Angers, town of Arts and History. The Castle, the Saint Maurice Cathedral built during the 13th centuy, the Saint Jean Hospital, the David d'Angers Museum...

Sports activities

Table tennis, weights room, mountain biking, snooker, basketball, handball, volleyball.

Angers, green town with the Parc de la Haye, the Etang Saint Nicolas and the Lac de Maine, with the "beach" and the aquatic center.

Links

Anjou Festival (in June and July): open-air theater. Angers Summer Music Festival: welcome many artists from the 15th of July to the 24th of August, film festival "Premiers Plans"...

Le Cadre Noir de Saumur (prestigious horse riding center), the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, Cointreau Museum, African film festival...

Futuroscope (in Poitiers at 120 km), Le Puy du Fou (historical sound and light show) at 50 km.

http://www.angers-tourisme.com
http://www.ville-angers.fr
http://www.angers.fr