On the Streets of Touraine: Rue Charles VIII, Langeais – A medieval lane to the château.

Today's street: rue Charles VIII in Langeais , the narrow street that leads from the heart of the old town toward the royal château.

The cobbled path is flanked by pale stone houses with shuttered windows and slate roofs. On the left, the boulangerie sign stands out quietly. Ahead, the massive Tour Ronde—the cylindrical tower of the Château de Langeais—rises above the rooftops, drawing the eye forward. The street's slight curve and the play of light on the walls create that classic Touraine atmosphere: historic yet unpretentious, with the everyday life of the town unfolding at walking pace.

Named after King Charles VIII (who married Anne de Bretagne here in 1491), this lane carries the echo of royal history while remaining a living, breathing street.

A reminder: in the Loire, the best streets are often the ones that lead somewhere quietly magnificent, a few steps, a turn and suddenly you're at the gates of a royal castle.

Bon samedi dans la Touraine !

“The streets here don’t hurry. They simply invite you to walk, to notice, to belong.”

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Part of the “On the Streets of the Loire” Series

Each Saturday, we stroll through the lanes and cobbles of Loire towns and villages — places where every step feels like a story.

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