«… And more than the sea breezes, the sweet Angevin air.»
Joachim du Bellay
Location: Champagne Hotel in the heart of Angers
Champagne Hotel *** Angers is ideally located:
- Across from the Angers-Saint-Laud high-speed train station
- Direct access to the tramway
- Direct access to the bus
- Direct access to public car parks
- Close to the city center, in a lively district (restaurants and shops) that remains quiet
- 5 minutes from Place du Ralliement
- Quick access to the Palais des Congres
Discover Angers and its region
Angers, the historic city.
The historic treasures of Angers can be discovered within a 15 minute walk from Champagne Hotel *** Angers :
- The castle of Angers and the tapestry of the Apocalypse: residence of the Dukes of Anjou in the 14th and 15th centuries in the epoch of King René.
- Cathedral Saint Maurice: the first building to present the characteristics of the Angevin Gothic style
- Collegiate church of Saint-Martin: one of the best preserved Carolingian monuments in France.
- Museum Jean-Lurçat and Contemporary Tapestry
- Museum of Fine Arts: 3000 m² of exhibition along two permanent circuits: “Fine Arts” and “History of Angers”.
- Museum David d’Angers: hosts the works of sculptor David (1788-1856)
Anjou Saumur Layon: vineyards and gastronomy
- Many restaurants, bars and wine shops near the hotel (do not hesitate to ask us for advice)
- Carré Cointreau: a museum to discover the essence of Cointreau, a local treasure.
- Museum of Anjou vineyards and wine: more than 2500 objects retracing the history of the vineyards of Anjou and Saumur, and a program of activities and workshops for families.
- Layon and Anjou vineyards: bucolic landscapes, welcoming winegrowers… and quality wine, within a few minutes by car! (to be consumed in moderation)
Anjou nature
Need some green space? Here are the parks of Angers and surroundings not to be missed:
- Many cycling routes, such as the famous Loire à Vélo circuit, will allow you to discover the region.
- Terra Botanica: the first park dedicated to plants with 110,000 m² of gardens, aquatic areas, greenhouses and buildings.
- Lac de Maine: 15 minute walk from the hotel (a little less in jogging mode), an ideal place for your running and walking sessions, but also to try some water sports (windsurfing, jet-skiing, sailing, pedal boats, fishing, swimming).
- Bioparc Doué-La-Fontaine: within 40 minutes by car, this zoological park boasts a remarkable troglodytic setting. Kids love it!
- Hiking in the vineyards: ask the Tourist Office for advice on how to design your tour
A little further on…
Angers is ideally located to discover the treasures of Maine-et-Loire, or even Loire-Atlantique or Vendée.
Discover one of the most dynamic regions in France, with its varied landscapes and incomparable heritage.
Some ideas:
- In Saumur, Le Cadre Noir, the National Riding School (50 min by road). The prestigious school that brings to life the excellence of French horseback riding, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- In Vendée, Le Puy du Fou (1 hour by road). The famous amusement park is a delight for adults and children alike, for a day that combines history with entertainment.
- The ocean: in less than 2 hours by car, you are on the Atlantic coast, in Pornic.
Organize your visits
We know our city and region well: don’t hesitate to ask us for advice! Websites that will help you organize your stay:
- Angers Tourist Office
- Destination Anjou
- Anjou Departmental Tourism Committee
- Regional Tourism Committee for Pays de la Loire
- Mission Val de Loire, UNESCO World Heritage
- Loire à Vélo
Access to Champagne Hotel Angers
The address
THE CHAMPAGNE HÔTEL ANGERS
34, Avenue Denis Papin
49100 Angers (France)
Tel. : 02 41 25 78 78
Public transport
The Hôtel de Champagne is located just a few metres from the “Les Gares” tram stop, served directly by lines A and C.
Line A runs between Avrillé-Ardenne and Roseraie, while line C connects Roseraie with Belle-Beille Campus. Line B, which runs between Belle-Beille and Monplaisir, can be reached by changing tram in the city centre.
Several bus lines also serve the Angers Saint-Laud railway station area.
Six free park-and-ride facilities are available near the tram network, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
• P+R Ardenne — Avrillé-Ardenne tram stop
• P+R Élisabeth Boselli — Terra Botanica tram stop
• P+R Hauts de Saint-Aubin — Verneau tram stop
• P+R Roseraie — Angers-Roseraie tram stop
• P+R La Barre — La Barre tram stop
• P+R Montaigne — Montaigne tram stop
For routes, timetables and live travel information, please visit the Irigo website or use the Irigo mobile app.
Access by car
Two CCTV-monitored public car parks, Saint-Laud 1 and Saint-Laud 2, are located less than 50 metres from the hotel.
The first 30 minutes are free of charge. The overnight rate from 7 pm to 7 am is €3, and the rate for each 24-hour period is €19.70.
On-street parking charges vary depending on the time and parking zone. Please check the information displayed on the parking meters.