Wednesday 2 December: Pascal Filatre gave me a tour of the historic sites of Angers, nearby countryside overlooking the Loire, and a construction site of a château he is converting into a special events facility for a small commune between Angers and Nantes. One highlight was the circa 1380 Tapestry of the Apocalypse on display at the Château de Angers, followed by a mid-20th century tapistry "Le Chant du monde"(Song of the world) by Jean Lurçat installed in the former Hôpital Saint-Jean, a building that served the sick from circa 1175 to 1865.
Angers Château -- monument historique classé -- and an inspiration to American architect Lou Kahn
Gallerie David d'Angers
Angers Château -- monument historique classé -- and an inspiration to American architect Lou Kahn
Gallerie David d'Angers
