Château du Plessis-Bourré
A 15th-century white castle surrounded by a moat, with its drawbridge and four round towers intact. The guardroom's ceiling painting is full of alchemical symbolism.
Château du Plessis-Bourré lies about 15 km north of Angers. It was built between 1468 and 1472 by Jean Bourré, finance minister to Louis XI, and represents the transition from medieval castle to Renaissance mansion, with a wide moat, a long drawbridge and corner towers surrounding the inner courtyard. Its most famous interior feature is the 15th-century painted wooden ceiling of the guardroom, covered with mysterious alchemical and moral allegorical images. The castle is often used as a filming location for French movies. Admission is about €12, and visits are by guided tour only.
Opening hours
Approx. Apr–Oct (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Terra Botanica
- Musée Jean-Lurçat (Hôpital Saint-Jean)
- Jardin des Plantes d'Angers
- La Doutre
- Carré Cointreau
- Logis Pincé
- Angers Cathedral (Saint-Maurice)
- Maison d'Adam