 The institution was then renamed the "Free Faculty of Angers" (), although it kept its original name on an informal basis.At the beginning of the 20th century, two higher education establishments, specializing in agriculture and commercial sciences, were opened.During the first half of the 20th century, several Art Nouveau and Art Deco buildings were constructed, such as the "Nouvelles Galeries", the "Hotel des Postes", "Hotel Continental", the "Alcazar" and the "Maison bleue".