return to Angers
Did a dry run at the train station the day before my trip to Angers; Timed how long it took from apartment to the metro and then the connection from the metro to the train station. The guy at the information desk found me amusing but was helpful anyway. The next day no problem getting their or having my Eurail pass validated. Arrived early so had time to check out how it's done and watched the other travelers. What I didn't notice is that you have to validate your ticket in a machine before you board. Got a little confused there but someone helped me with that. Found the correct coach car, some trouble with the seat number then at last I found my place and settled in.
Last time I went to Angers I barely made the train. In a panic, I paid no attention to the coach car number or even knew to look for one. I boarded the wrong car, sat in the wrong seat but was lucky that that car was actually going to Anger and I was only one coach car from the right one. Some trains break apart on head in different directions so thank goodness someone was watching over me.
This ride would be non-stop -- about 1 1/2 hours. Easy. When I arrived in Angers I was surprised to find myself become overwhelmed with excitement. Last time, the first night I stayed at a hotel in town right across from the train station then went to a private chateau for 3 days. The chateau is far too expensive this time and being in the city has its advantage. Two things I wanted to do last time but didn't was to go to the Cointrea museum/facility and visit the Chateau d'Angers, an amazing medieval castle with a huge tapestry depicting the Apocalypse.
Stayed at the same hotel as last time (conveniently across from the train station). My room was very nice but 1/2 the size of the one I stayed in the first time. Not only was that room bigger, but it had a beautiful view of the square, fountain and train station. Oh well. Wouldn't be spending much time there anyway. Although it was only about 11am they were able to check me into my room so I freshened up and off I went for my day in Angers (pronounced aun-zhay).
First stop was the tourist bureau. I had e-mailed them before I left but got no reply. Bought a city pass good for 24 hours which was perfect; then asked about the Cointreau museum, the bus to get there, and how to book an evening cruise down the river (too bad, only in summer). From what I understood, the museum closes at three so I hurried to the bus to get there by noon for their 2 hour tour. Not too tough finding how the bus worked ... some trial and error but I made it. Walked into the museum to find out that their tours are at 10:30 and 3 each day. Mistook these times as open and closing times. Wish my French was better.
.......Ran out of time and got cut off. Kept getting this in Japanese and lost precious ($) internet time. Will complete when I return.
Last time I went to Angers I barely made the train. In a panic, I paid no attention to the coach car number or even knew to look for one. I boarded the wrong car, sat in the wrong seat but was lucky that that car was actually going to Anger and I was only one coach car from the right one. Some trains break apart on head in different directions so thank goodness someone was watching over me.
This ride would be non-stop -- about 1 1/2 hours. Easy. When I arrived in Angers I was surprised to find myself become overwhelmed with excitement. Last time, the first night I stayed at a hotel in town right across from the train station then went to a private chateau for 3 days. The chateau is far too expensive this time and being in the city has its advantage. Two things I wanted to do last time but didn't was to go to the Cointrea museum/facility and visit the Chateau d'Angers, an amazing medieval castle with a huge tapestry depicting the Apocalypse.
Stayed at the same hotel as last time (conveniently across from the train station). My room was very nice but 1/2 the size of the one I stayed in the first time. Not only was that room bigger, but it had a beautiful view of the square, fountain and train station. Oh well. Wouldn't be spending much time there anyway. Although it was only about 11am they were able to check me into my room so I freshened up and off I went for my day in Angers (pronounced aun-zhay).
First stop was the tourist bureau. I had e-mailed them before I left but got no reply. Bought a city pass good for 24 hours which was perfect; then asked about the Cointreau museum, the bus to get there, and how to book an evening cruise down the river (too bad, only in summer). From what I understood, the museum closes at three so I hurried to the bus to get there by noon for their 2 hour tour. Not too tough finding how the bus worked ... some trial and error but I made it. Walked into the museum to find out that their tours are at 10:30 and 3 each day. Mistook these times as open and closing times. Wish my French was better.
.......Ran out of time and got cut off. Kept getting this in Japanese and lost precious ($) internet time. Will complete when I return.
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