Places to be in Angers
The student neighbourhoods, the libraries to study in, where to go out in the evening, and how to live well on a budget.
Updated 2026-06-20
Knowing where to go makes a new city yours. Here are the student neighbourhoods of Angers, the best places to study for free, where people go out, and how to eat without breaking the budget.
Student neighbourhoods
Where students tend to live and hang out in Angers:
- Belle-Beille - Campus universitaire, ESSCA et Polytech, espaces verts et loyers plus bas.
- Saint-Serge - Quartier jeune et dynamique, campus, équipements sportifs et résidences récentes.
- Centre-ville - Commerces, équipements culturels et transports, immeubles anciens rénovés.
Free places to study
Libraries and study spaces open to students in Angers:
- Bibliothèque Universitaire d'Angers (BUA) - BU Saint-Serge ouverte tard en soirée et le dimanche, 600 places de travail.
Going out in the evening
The areas students head to after dark:
- Où sortir à Angers (Irigo) - Guide officiel des bars et lieux de soirée, autour de la rue Saint-Laud et de la place du Ralliement.
- The best bars and terraces in Angers (Destination Angers) - Sélection des meilleurs bars et terrasses par l'office de tourisme.
Eating well on a budget
CROUS university restaurants serve full meals at a subsidised student price (around 3.30 EUR, about 1 EUR for scholarship holders). Find every site and the menus on the official CROUS map.
Common questions
Where should an international student live in Angers?
Look first at CROUS residences (cheapest, apply early) and the student neighbourhoods listed above. Use Visale (a free state-backed guarantor) if a landlord asks for a guarantor and your family is abroad. See our guide on living in France for the full housing route.
Where can I study for free in Angers?
University libraries (BU) and the municipal libraries listed above are free and have long opening hours, especially in exam season. They are also a good place to meet other students.
Sources
- Anjou Tourisme - Agenda Angers · 2026-06-20
- ESN Angersofficial · 2026-06-20
- Festival Tempo Rives (concerts gratuits d'été) · 2026-06-20
- Festival d'Anjou (théâtre) · 2026-06-20
- Où sortir à Angers (Irigo) · 2026-06-20
- The best bars and terraces in Angers (Destination Angers) · 2026-06-20
- Bibliothèque Universitaire d'Angers (BUA)official · 2026-06-20
- Meetup - Angers · 2026-06-20
- Irigo - Ligne Nuit · 2026-06-20
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