Saint-Jacques - Nazareth Travel Guide

Angers

La Cale de la Savatte (Le port fluvial d'Angers). Le quai de la Savatte n'a rien à voir avec une quelconque chaussure, c'était une pièce de bois sur laquelle reposaient les navires à fond plat, les gabares. Jusque vers 1860, la Maine serpentait entre des îlots de prairies qui la divisaient en plusieurs bras. La plus grande de ces îles, l’île de la Savatte était bâtie. L’île de la Savatte, seule île bâtie, est aussi appelée île des Carmes, suite à l’établissement d’un couvent de l’ordre mendiant des Carmes en 1368. On appelait le bras de Maine entre la Doutre et l’île, le canal de la Tannerie. C’était un endroit malodorant, à cause des tanneurs qui y avaient installé leur industrie. A partir des premières décennies du XIXe siècle sont véritablement construits des quais, même si les projets en remontaient au moins à 1630. La métamorphose se poursuit après l'inondation de 1856 qui suscite en 1861 un programme d’assainissement et d’exhaussement des "bas quartiers" avec l’aide de l’État. Il faut vingt ans pour métamorphoser la rive droite. L’île de la Savatte est réunie à la Doutre en 1863-1865 avec les déblais du boulevard Descazeaux. En 1869, on creuse cette prairie pour créer la cale de la Savatte, entourée de nouveaux quais empierrés et utilisée comme port au sable jusqu’en 1984. Le quai des Carmes bâti en 1872-1878 et son prolongement jusqu’à la Haute-Chaîne seront achevés en 1883. Par la suite, le tracé de la rivière n’évolue plus de façon fondamentale. Depuis, la cale est devenue un port de plaisance. The slipway Savatte ( The river port of Angers) . The wharf Savatte has nothing to do with any shoe, it was a piece of wood on which rested the ships flat bottom, the scows.. Until 1860 , the Maine snaked between grassland patches which divided into several branches . The largest of these islands, the island of Savatte was built. The island of Savatte only island built , is also called Island of the Carmes , following the establishment of a convent of Carmes mendicant order in 1368. Maine 's arm was called between Doutre and the island, the channel Tannery . It was a smelly place , because tanners who had installed their industry. From the first decades of the nineteenth century are truly built docks , even if projects dating back at least to 1630 . The metamorphosis continues after the flood of 1856 which raises in 1861 a sanitation program and uplift of " slums " with the help of the state. It takes twenty years to transform the right bank. The island is joined to the Savatte Doutre in 1863-1865 with muck Boulevard Descazeaux . In 1869, we dig this meadow to create the hold of Savatte surrounded by new platforms and stony sand used as port until 1984. Quai des Carmelites built in 1872-1878 and its extension to the Upper Channel will be completed in 1883. Thereafter, the route of the river no longer changes fundamentally. Since the wedge became a marina .
La Cale de la Savatte (Le port fluvial d'Angers). Le quai de la Savatte n'a rien à voir avec une quelconque chaussure, c'était une pièce de bois sur laquelle reposaient les navires à fond plat, les gabares. Jusque vers 1860, la Maine serpentait entre des îlots de prairies qui la divisaient en plusieurs bras. La plus grande de ces îles, l’île de la Savatte était bâtie. L’île de la Savatte, seule île bâtie, est aussi appelée île des Carmes, suite à l’établissement d’un couvent de l’ordre mendiant des Carmes en 1368. On appelait le bras de Maine entre la Doutre et l’île, le canal de la Tannerie. C’était un endroit malodorant, à cause des tanneurs qui y avaient installé leur industrie. A partir des premières décennies du XIXe siècle sont véritablement construits des quais, même si les projets en remontaient au moins à 1630. La métamorphose se poursuit après l'inondation de 1856 qui suscite en 1861 un programme d’assainissement et d’exhaussement des "bas quartiers" avec l’aide de l’État. Il faut vingt ans pour métamorphoser la rive droite. L’île de la Savatte est réunie à la Doutre en 1863-1865 avec les déblais du boulevard Descazeaux. En 1869, on creuse cette prairie pour créer la cale de la Savatte, entourée de nouveaux quais empierrés et utilisée comme port au sable jusqu’en 1984. Le quai des Carmes bâti en 1872-1878 et son prolongement jusqu’à la Haute-Chaîne seront achevés en 1883. Par la suite, le tracé de la rivière n’évolue plus de façon fondamentale. Depuis, la cale est devenue un port de plaisance. The slipway Savatte ( The river port of Angers) . The wharf Savatte has nothing to do with any shoe, it was a piece of wood on which rested the ships flat bottom, the scows.. Until 1860 , the Maine snaked between grassland patches which divided into several branches . The largest of these islands, the island of Savatte was built. The island of Savatte only island built , is also called Island of the Carmes , following the establishment of a convent of Carmes mendicant order in 1368. Maine 's arm was called between Doutre and the island, the channel Tannery . It was a smelly place , because tanners who had installed their industry. From the first decades of the nineteenth century are truly built docks , even if projects dating back at least to 1630 . The metamorphosis continues after the flood of 1856 which raises in 1861 a sanitation program and uplift of " slums " with the help of the state. It takes twenty years to transform the right bank. The island is joined to the Savatte Doutre in 1863-1865 with muck Boulevard Descazeaux . In 1869, we dig this meadow to create the hold of Savatte surrounded by new platforms and stony sand used as port until 1984. Quai des Carmelites built in 1872-1878 and its extension to the Upper Channel will be completed in 1883. Thereafter, the route of the river no longer changes fundamentally. Since the wedge became a marina .

Popular places to visit

Chateau d\'Angers showing heritage elements and a garden

Château d'Angers

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Marvel at one of the world’s largest medieval tapestries in this impressive castle and peruse the pretty gardens, vineyard, courtyard and chapel.

Château d'Angers
Place du Ralliement which includes railway items

Place du Ralliement

4/5(3 reviews)

Enjoy the pleasant ambiance in this spacious meeting point, which has a fountain, many historic buildings and cultural events.

Place du Ralliement
Angers Cathedral which includes heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Angers Cathedral

3.5/5(3 reviews)

In this iconic church, marvel at the impressive stained-glass windows and other artistic delights that date back many centuries.

Angers Cathedral
Musee des Beaux-Arts

Musée des Beaux-Arts

3/5(1 review)

Browse the enthralling collection of this museum complex, which features a rich array of artworks spanning more than six centuries.

Musée des Beaux-Arts

Terra Botanica

4/5(1 review)

Bring your family to Terra Botanica and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Angers. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

Terra Botanica

Raymond Kopa Stadium

Catch an event at Raymond Kopa Stadium during your trip to Angers. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Raymond Kopa Stadium

Things to do

Urban escape game in Angers - Crazytopia

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Children's escape game in the city of Angers Marsupilami

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Top hotels in Saint-Jacques - Nazareth

Hotel De Champagne

Hotel De Champagne

3 out of 5
34, Avenue Denis Papin Angers Maine-et-loire
The price is ฿2,108 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
฿2,108
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25 Feb - 26 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Angers. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Quartier de la Cité and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (526 reviews)
Comfortable bed.

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

Hotel De Champagne
Hotel de France

Hotel de France

4 out of 5
8 Place De La Gare Angers Maine-et-Loire
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Angers. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (267 reviews)
Very nice hotel and staff

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

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Appart Hotel Odalys City Angers Centre Gare

Appart Hotel Odalys City Angers Centre Gare

4 out of 5
20 Rue Fulton Angers
The price is ฿2,326 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿2,326
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15 Feb - 16 Feb
Stay at this aparthotel in Angers. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Quartier de la Cité and Piscine de LA ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (180 reviews)
Clean, comfortable, 24 hour reception, helpful staff, free underground parking (limited number of places), good location.

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

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Grand Hotel de la Gare

Grand Hotel de la Gare

3 out of 5
5 Place de la Gare Angers Maine-et-Loire
The price is ฿2,596 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
฿2,596
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6 Mar - 7 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Angers. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Château ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (233 reviews)
Bien insonorisé

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

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Hotel Campanile Angers Ouest - Beaucouzé

Hotel Campanile Angers Ouest - Beaucouzé

3 out of 5
Avenue Paul Prosper Guilhem Beaucouze Maine-et-Loire
The price is ฿1,428 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
฿1,428
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27 Feb - 28 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beaucouze. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Piscine de LA BAUMETTE and Quartier ...
7.6/10 Good! (775 reviews)
Campanile Angers Ouest - Beaucouzé
Small, but clean room. Helpful staff.

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

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Hôtel Suzane

Hôtel Suzane

3 out of 5
2 Place De La Gare Angers Maine-et-loire
Stay at this hotel in Angers. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Château de Brissac and Quartier de la Cité ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (185 reviews)
Yes , very courteous and informative

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Saint-Jacques - Nazareth

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La Doutre

When in La Doutre, you can plan a visit to Place du Ralliement and Musée Jean Lurçat et de la Tapisserie Contemporaine, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

La Doutre
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Belle-Beille

Belle-Beille might not have many top sights, but Musée des Beaux-Arts and Place du Ralliement are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Belle-Beille
Musee des Beaux-Arts showing a statue or sculpture

Downtown Angers

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Downtown Angers is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Place du Ralliement and Musée des Beaux-Arts.

Downtown Angers
Jardin des plantes d'Angers, Maine et Loire, France

Saint-Serge

While Saint-Serge may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Place du Ralliement and Musée Jean Lurçat et de la Tapisserie Contemporaine.

Saint-Serge
From the Lac de Maine, a recreation area in Angers, you have different views on the castle.

Lac de Maine

When in Lac de Maine, you can plan a visit to Musée des Beaux-Arts and Quartier de la Cité, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lac de Maine
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La Fayette-Eblé

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in La Fayette-Eblé, Quartier de la Cité and Piscine de LA BAUMETTE are top sights worth seeing.

La Fayette-Eblé

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