Galerie David d'Angers
Galerie David d'Angers
4.5
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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The former Toussaint abbey church, dating from the 13th century, was restored in 1984. It is now covered with a glass roof, an audacious feature of modern architecture, and houses the works of sculptor, Pierre-Jean David, known as David d’Angers (1788-1856). David d’Angers’ work is scattered throughout France and Europe. Therefore, the main interest of the gallery in Angers is that it showcases the quasi-totality of his sculptures as plaster models, the preparatory studies for the final work, the latter being cast in bronze or sculpted in marble and stone. An idyllic promenade where the light reveals the beauty of the sculptures!
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BigBlueBee
Worthing, UK24 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
During our visit to D’Angers (a place with a lot to explore) we visited this museum.
You have to pay (4 euros each) to get in to what looks like a once bombed out church, beautiful restored with modern brick and glass.
Inside are a wonderful set of sculptures and copies. I would recommend reading about David first so you are aware of the artist.
You need to be aware that most of the information is in French but, if you use your phone and the Google translate photo app you can get a good understanding of the displays (don’t take photos).
It is really worth taking you time to walk around and absorb the atmosphere and information; great place.
Nearby parking is at the Place du President Kennedy , small paying car park but good location. Enter your registration and pay, although I found the machine a bit confusing!
You have to pay (4 euros each) to get in to what looks like a once bombed out church, beautiful restored with modern brick and glass.
Inside are a wonderful set of sculptures and copies. I would recommend reading about David first so you are aware of the artist.
You need to be aware that most of the information is in French but, if you use your phone and the Google translate photo app you can get a good understanding of the displays (don’t take photos).
It is really worth taking you time to walk around and absorb the atmosphere and information; great place.
Nearby parking is at the Place du President Kennedy , small paying car park but good location. Enter your registration and pay, although I found the machine a bit confusing!
Written July 23, 2022
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CultureVulture
Clinton, MS388 contributions
Nov 2010 • Solo
While most people visit Angers to tour the city's imposing medieval fortress containing magnificent 14th century tapestries that depict the Apocalypse, Angers has several other notable sites worth visiting. One of those, located only a few blocks from the famous fortress, that I happened upon is the Galerie David d'Angers, a museum of works by one of Angers' most illustrious native sons. David d'Angers was among the most popular sculptors of the first half of the 19th century, and his heroic statues, busts, and monuments are found in many museums (such as the Louvre) and historic sites (such as Paris' Pere Lachaise cemetery). The plaster casts of his most famous works are displayed within the ruins of the 13th century abbey church of Toussaint. Because the roof and portions of the walls were missing, they have been replaced with steel and glass, creating a dramatic juxtaposition of Gothic and modern architecture and flooding the interior with light. While the sculptural artwork is worth the visit to this museum, the fact that they are displayed in such a dramatic setting greatly enhances the experience
Written October 12, 2011
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clarkat44
La Rochelle, France74 contributions
Aug 2019
If you go to Angers, France you must visit this museum full of historical artifacts. You do not need to be a history buff to be fascinated with the details of the pieces - sculptures, busts, and placards. I suggest you go to the 2nd floor and try free design sketching of an artifact on an easel and show the front desk. Adult entrance is 4€ and don’t forget to take one of the guide pamphlets next to the desk.
Written August 15, 2019
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Geoff M
Brisbane, Australia173 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
This exhibition is compact yet top class. One man's life work has been displayed in a wonderful way. The Old Church in which the works are housed has an amazing vibe and light within the walls. Do visit.
Written August 16, 2019
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AlbertSalichs
Manresa, Spain10,524 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
Galerie David d'Angers is a little museum with a lot of big and wonderful statues located in the center of Angers, a town located in Loire Region, in France. In fact, it is located in the main room of an old Abbey called Toussaint, so the place also is fantastic. The whole: architecture and statues are great! Really, when I walked around the museum, I could only all statues: they are big, they are impressive, they are wonderful! For me, really the beat museum in the city!
Written July 3, 2019
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Shane Long
Toronto, Canada9 contributions
Dec 2018
Quality museum with some interesting artifacts but the quantity and the size of museum are quite limited.
Still i think when we go to Angers, you should go to this museum to understand about a part of history of this area of France.
Still i think when we go to Angers, you should go to this museum to understand about a part of history of this area of France.
Written February 24, 2019
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Richard W
25 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
A former church, restored from a ruin now with a glass roof which bathes the amazing originals and casts in natural day light. From the classical statues and busts to the cast of the frieze from above Paris’s Pantheon; the display is extraordinary for such a small place.
Written October 22, 2018
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Valere81
Arlington, VA91 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
This is one of those Art Galleries not to be missed. Easily overlooked but it's dedicated to a great sculptor of many works that we are familiar with not only in Europe but worldwide during a great period of history.
Written June 2, 2018
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clairented
Melbourne, Australia71 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
The museum was full of the works of just one sculptor, David of Angers, and his work was amazing. From huge statues to busts, medallions and drawings it was all wonderful, and in such a lovely setting of an old church with its roof replaced with glass. You can find busts or medallions of lots of famous people, we’ll worth a visit.
Written April 24, 2018
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shintaro1
Sydney, Australia267 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
This exhibition given its entry via the Beaux Artes museum (or the street) should be included as a joint entry or at a reduced rate if you have been to one or the other. If you do enough travelling in Europe you will see many sites displaying ancient architectural features like the ones in plain view when you walk in. Given that it cost you €10 combined for the both museums virtually on top of each other I’m not sure of the value for money. No doubt there is significant history here but it’s not an island in the moat as it were.
Written November 26, 2017
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We are so disappointed that you did not entirerly appreciated the museums... Too bad that you didn't take the combined ticket : 15€ for the 5 museums and the castle (that's a good deal!)
Written November 28, 2017
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