The official twinning of Wigan and the Loire Valley city took place in 1988, with the arrangement starting informally several years earlier.
We have looked through Wigan Today’s archives for a selection of photographs relating to the twin towns from over the years.
41. A look back over the years since Wigan was twinned with French town Angers
Francophiles Geoff Kemp, right, John Flamson and Les Evans taste Angers wine before being installed as honorary members of the wine tasting society Les Sacavins at a ceremony at Haigh Hall Photo: Nick Fairhurst
42. A look back over the years since Wigan was twinned with French town Angers
French ambassadress Emmanuelle Thomas visited year 10 pupils at Mornington High School Photo: Paul Simpson
43. A look back over the years since Wigan was twinned with French town Angers
The Mayor and Mayor's consort, Coun Joy Birch and Albert Bradley, welcome exchange students and staff from Lycée David d'Angers to St John Rigby College Photo: Nick Fairhurst
44. A look back over the years since Wigan was twinned with French town Angers
Suzanne Orlandi married Chris Pike, who she met during a trip to Angers Photo: Paul Simpson