Parks and squares in Angers

Angers features a diverse collection of green spaces and urban squares, ranging from the formal 18th-century Jardin des Plantes botanical garden to the expansive natural floodplains of Parc Balzac. The city's layout is defined by historic pedestrian plazas like Place Saint-Éloi and grand 19th-century promenades like Jardin du Mail. These sites showcase local horticulture, monumental sculptures, and the distinct slate-and-tuffeau architecture characteristic of the Anjou region.