Galerie David d'Angers
Plaster originals by sculptor David d'Angers are displayed in the glass-roofed ruins of a 13th-century abbey church.
The gallery is set in the remains of the 13th-century Toussaint abbey church. A glass roof was added in 1984, letting light fill the nave for a striking effect. The exhibits are plaster originals by the 19th-century Romantic sculptor Pierre-Jean David, known as David d'Angers, who was born in Angers. They include models of the Pantheon pediment reliefs, busts and memorial statues of celebrities such as Balzac, Victor Hugo and Goethe, and many portrait medallions. The gallery is modest in size, and a visit takes about 45 minutes. Closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 10:00–18:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers
- Angers Cathedral (Saint-Maurice)
- Maison d'Adam
- Collégiale Saint-Martin
- Château d'Angers & Apocalypse Tapestry
- Logis Pincé
- La Doutre
- Musée Jean-Lurçat (Hôpital Saint-Jean)