Angers, city, western France, capital of Maine-et-Loire Department, on the Maine River. The city is a market center for the fruit, vegetables, and flowers grown in the surrounding countryside. Manufactures include electronic equipment, machinery, textiles, and processed food. A state university and a Roman Catholic university are in the city.
Angers, the capital of the historic province of Anjou, is considered one of the most beautiful cities in France. Foremost among its many notable structures is the magnificent twin-spired Cathedral of Saint Maurice (12th-13th century). Also significant are the Hospital of Saint Jean, built in the 12th century by Henry II of England and now housing a museum; the massive Castle of Angers (early 13th century), with its moat and soaring towers; and the Logis Pincé, a beautifully preserved Renaissance mansion. Population (1999) 151,279.
