The fortress at Loches rises with quiet authority, its pale stone walls shaped by centuries of power, defence, and daily life. More than a château, it feels like a complete medieval town set high above the river Indre, where history is layered, practical and enduring rather than ornamental.Not a fairy-tale château, it’s gritty history: ambition, romance, captivity, and quiet power make it worth the detour in Touraine.
The fortress at Loches rises with quiet authority, its pale stone walls shaped by centuries of power, defence, and daily life. More than a château, it feels like a complete medieval town set high above the river Indre, where history is layered, practical and enduring rather than ornamental.Not a fairy-tale château, it’s gritty history: ambition, romance, captivity, and quiet power make it worth the detour in Touraine.
View of Donjon (keep)
“Each château tells a story — of kings, of artists, and of the dream of France itself.”
Part of the “Châteaux of the Loire” Series
Every Monday, we explore one of the Loire Valley’s legendary châteaux — from royal residences to riverside retreats — each revealing a different chapter of the region’s story.
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