Ange Castle

The ancient fortress is a symbol of the city of Ange and its central attraction. The original fortress appeared here in the XI century on the site of ancient Galo-Roman fortifications on the orders of Count Fulk III of Anjou. Then in 1228-1238, King Louis IX significantly strengthened the fortress and rebuilt it, creating a classical fortification, capable of repelling almost any attack. At that time, the main potential enemy was the Dukes of Breton. The castle is built on the high bank of the river and is fortified by 17 towers about 30 meters high. In 1485, under Louis XI, a moat filled with water was dug around the fortress.

In the XV century, Angers became the residence of René - Count of Anjou and Provence, king of Naples and Sicily, popularly nicknamed "Rene the Good". This nickname was given to the count for his services in the field of literature, poetry, construction. He was valued for his patronage of the poor and oppressed, and for his love of holidays and knightly tournaments.