Visit Loches, a town of art and history
Michal Osmenda from Brussels, Belgium, CC BY 2.0
Nestled in the Indre Valley, Loches transports you to the heart of history with its cobbled streets, sculpted facades, and unique medieval atmosphere. Less than an hour from Tours, this City of Art & History is well worth the detour!
Drop off your bags in one of the 53 rooms at the Best Western Plus L’Artist before exploring Loches and its streets steeped in history!
Perched on a rocky outcrop, the Royal City of Loches overlooks the city. This exceptional site houses an impressive keep, a masterpiece of medieval military architecture.
Don't miss the Renaissance dwellings that once housed Joan of Arc and Agnès Sorel.
Thanks to an immersive augmented reality tour, the past comes to life in a fascinating interactive journey.
The top of the keep offers a spectacular view of the city and valley. Towers, dungeons, underground passages... Everything is here to make history lovers dream.
All in an atmosphere worthy of a TV series!
In the lower town, the Collegiate Church of Saint-Ours catches the eye with its two dubes, astonishing stone pyramids characteristic of Romanesque art.
A few steps away, the Chancellery reveals a sculpted façade of Florentine inspiration, dating from 1551, whose details evoke the influence of Michelangelo.
Push open its doors to explore the four rooms of the permanent exhibition, which traces the history of Loches.
Once outside, lose yourself in the winding streets of the Royal City, which will lead you to the Saint-Antoine Tower, the town's former belfry. Nearby, the Galerie Saint-Antoine houses two paintings attributed to Caravaggio, exhibited in the cozy atmosphere of a former chapel.
Another must-see: the house-museum of painter Emmanuel Lansyer, a student of Courbet. Here, you can admire a beautiful collection of 19th-century landscapes in an intimate setting.
Fancy a poetic break? Relax in its hanging garden, as peaceful as it is flowery.
After this cultural excursion, treat yourself to a break in the calm and bright lounge bar of the Best Western Plus l'Artist.
Drop off your bags in one of the 53 rooms at the Best Western Plus L’Artist before exploring Loches and its streets steeped in history!
Loches, a Royal City with a Legendary Air
Perched on a rocky outcrop, the Royal City of Loches overlooks the city. This exceptional site houses an impressive keep, a masterpiece of medieval military architecture.
Don't miss the Renaissance dwellings that once housed Joan of Arc and Agnès Sorel.
Thanks to an immersive augmented reality tour, the past comes to life in a fascinating interactive journey.
The top of the keep offers a spectacular view of the city and valley. Towers, dungeons, underground passages... Everything is here to make history lovers dream.
All in an atmosphere worthy of a TV series!
Cultural Strolls and Lifestyle in Loches
In the lower town, the Collegiate Church of Saint-Ours catches the eye with its two dubes, astonishing stone pyramids characteristic of Romanesque art.
A few steps away, the Chancellery reveals a sculpted façade of Florentine inspiration, dating from 1551, whose details evoke the influence of Michelangelo.
Push open its doors to explore the four rooms of the permanent exhibition, which traces the history of Loches.
Once outside, lose yourself in the winding streets of the Royal City, which will lead you to the Saint-Antoine Tower, the town's former belfry. Nearby, the Galerie Saint-Antoine houses two paintings attributed to Caravaggio, exhibited in the cozy atmosphere of a former chapel.
Another must-see: the house-museum of painter Emmanuel Lansyer, a student of Courbet. Here, you can admire a beautiful collection of 19th-century landscapes in an intimate setting.
Fancy a poetic break? Relax in its hanging garden, as peaceful as it is flowery.
After this cultural excursion, treat yourself to a break in the calm and bright lounge bar of the Best Western Plus l'Artist.
