cathedrale st-maurice

richardo468

Don’t bother to find the way in – it’s really ugly. The baroque high altar in this Norman/ Gothic church is ghastly. The over elaborate pulpit is also pretty dreadful; but it’s fun to try to puzzle out how the preacher climbs up to his rostrum ! Some nice windows but what did they think they were doing when they installed that altar !

eonaLondon

Another Cathedral in France but we were lucky this time an evening service was taking place and so instead of an architectural museum we were immersed in a service, the reason why it was built. Despite its size it suddenly became intimate, the voices and music filling the void. Before the service we walked about admiring the monuments and delightful stained glass. Yes its another French Cathedral but for us it was a a unique experience.

AndreaSussex_England

Lovely cathedral, quite easily the highlight of my visit to Angers alone. The stained glass is also medieval and stunning. Highly recommednded

BeanyExplorer

The best way of approaching the cathedral is from the river looking up the steep stair from the fountain at its base! Then climb to the top! Fantastic!The inside is amazing, but what medieval cathedral isn't! Lovely stained glass windows and tapestries! It's free and worth 1/2 an hour even for the non religious!

diana56

I have never regretted visiting a cathedral. Some made my day, others added at least a little something . I don 't regret having been here, but when it would have been my first cathedral ever, I wonder if I would have bothered a second time. There are tapestries, nice, there is marble ( a bit " trop " the french would say) there was an over the top organ, stained windows and a lot of ornaments in wood . A lot of everything, so the overall impression was unsatisfactory.

EdaErdin

When you first arrive in the city, after the famous castle, this gothic architecture beauty will catch your eyes. It's maybe the most beautiful part of the city's skyline.With its beautiful and big organ inside, this cathedral is a must.

Roshni2011

Besides the Chateau and Apocalypse Tapestry, this is worth a visit when you are in Angers.The stained glass which was well written up was exquisite -- there are are beautiful carvings and side chapels around the cathedral all worth admiring .The organ at this cathedral is also very old and famous -- I was lucky to listen to it as the organist was rehearsing for a concert.

Karen_Grinnell

Although this cathedral seems a bit unassuming at first, the 12th- and 13th-century stained glass windows make this cathedral a treat. Complete explanations of each window in the nave are scattered throughout. Take binoculars to see the rich detail in the windows. At the end of May 2014, the west portal (1150-1160) was completely covered for restoration.

France-Travel-Info-1

There are several excellent tapestries at St-Maurice and the stained glass windows are lovely also. Take a walk down the steps in front of the Cathedral and then follow any one of the paths off to the left for some beautiful sites of "old Angers".

mungo777Omaha

Other than than castle and the art museum, the cathedral is probably the next place in Angers to see. Very nice Cathedral; wonderful art, beautiful stained glass windows. Try not to miss it if you visit Angers. It is very close from the castle and there is a nice short route of narrow alleys between the two that I found interesting.

minap726

Cathedral in Romanesque-Gothic style and unique vaults in Angevin or Plantagenet style. The façade with St.Maurice and his companions statues, has great similarities with Chartres famous Cathedral. A lot of wood carvings. The Grand Organ is very impressive with the Atlases holding the whole structure. There have been several changes on the pipes many times and in 1957 the organ was electrified. The wooden Pulpit (1855) was designed by a priest named René Choyer. To the opposite side of the Cathedral, the High Altar. Its cupola is held by 6 monolithic columns. The stained glasses are particularly important and old. There are different chapels in the Cathedral and many tombs and memorials to Archibishops of Angers. As the Cathedral stands on a small hill, the view towards the city of Angers is beautiful especially on a sunny day.

rayraynewby

An interesting building with some lovely stained glass windows. A very charming and peaceful cathedral. It's well worth a visit and is only a short walk from the castle. I found it a nice place to relax as well and when I went there was organ music playing.

ukienomad

This is located right in the center of Angers and about a five minute walk to the Angers castle. The cathedral is quite beautiful with gorgeous stained glass windows and 13 tapestries on the sides of the cathedral. Definitely worth seeing. There is plenty of street parking.

Abcd811

The cathedral is very close to the castle, and next to the center of the city. Try to approach it from the river and the long series of steps that takes you up to the mid-12th century doorway and the nice place arround. The Cathedral has a large number of beautiful and detailed narrative 1200s stained glass windows, particularly in the apse area. It was originally dedicated to the Virgin Mary, but in AD 396 it received a second dedication through St Martin, Try to see all the stained glasses.

MikeN660

Just unbelievable what past generations have accomplished. The stone work and windows are breathtaking.