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Angers
A truly delightful city in the Western Loire region of France, Angers is renowned as one of Europe's great centres of learning. The capital of the former Anjou province, Angers boasts two universities and the largest English language library in the west of France.
It is a largely industrialised city, not your average tourist destination, but the universities within the city, as well as the schools which feed them, have attracted many young people to the area, ensuring that the research laboratories, business and engineering schools will continue to thrive.
One of the largest cities in the Loire region, Angers is a city rich in culture and history whose roots can be traced back to early Roman times. The city has become a modern platform for important cultural events such as film festivals but it still promotes past traditions as a fresh produce and flower-market centre. Angers has its own incredibly impressive chateau and the fortress here is reputed to house the oldest and largest tapestry in the world. The Cathedral of Saint-Maurice is a marvellous testament to 12th century architecture and is well worth a visit. This fascinating city is perfectly located for visitors looking to explore the whole of the Loire region and has excellent transport links so that you can view the beautiful countryside close by.