Looking out from the Donjon in Loches, a commanding medieval fortress perched high above the town, you are offered a sweeping view of the southern Touraine countryside. Turning your gaze eastward, you see a patchwork of treetops stretching into the distance, beyond which lies Beaulieu-lès-Loches. This historically significant settlement once held a central role as the regional capital, boasting a prominent abbey, market privileges, and a more developed urban fabric.
In contrast, Loches, dominated by its imposing fortified keep, served primarily a military function. The keep itself was constructed by Foulques Nerra as a strategic stronghold against the Counts of Blois. It’s a view steeped in history and tranquility and although Loches has since become the principal town of the area, the landscape and the essence of this place have changed very little over the centuries.
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