Château de Serrant
A moated Renaissance castle with two symmetrical domed towers, a library of ten thousand volumes, and original furnishings that are well preserved.
Château de Serrant lies about 18 km southwest of Angers in Saint-Georges-sur-Loire. It was built gradually between the 16th and 18th centuries, constructed from dark schist and white tuff, with round towers at each end topped by bell-shaped domes and a wide moat surrounding it. The castle is still owned by the Merode family, and its interior remains authentic, including a library of about 12,000 volumes, an Empire-style bedroom where Napoleon once stayed, and a private chapel. Visits must be made with a guided tour. Admission is about €13. It can be combined with the Corniche Angevine route along the Loire.
Opening hours
Apr–Nov approx. 09:45–17:15 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Corniche Angevine
- Château du Plessis-Macé
- Château d'Angers & Apocalypse Tapestry
- La Doutre
- Terra Botanica
- Galerie David d'Angers
- Musée Jean-Lurçat (Hôpital Saint-Jean)
- Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers