Cloudy skies over southern Touraine... a quiet path leads the eye to the village spire. 🌳⛪
A scenic outlook in Yzeures-sur-Creuse (Indre-et-Loire), looking across hedgerows, fallen leaves, and the Creuse valley toward the Église Notre-Dame.
The church, rebuilt in neo-Romanesque style between 1895 and 1903 (architect Jean Hardion), stands on the site of an ancient Gallo-Roman temple dedicated to Minerva—evidenced by sculpted blocks and Merovingian sarcophagi discovered during foundations. Its tall spire and stone silhouette dominate the village skyline, a landmark in this peaceful riverside commune (confluence of the Creuse and Gartempe), one of the oldest continuously occupied sites in Touraine (traces back to Upper Paleolithic times).
This viewpoint offers classic Touraine serenity: rural rooftops, and the gentle rise of the church against the clouds. Yzeures-sur-Creuse is a hidden gem for quiet walks, with nearby museums (Musée Minerve, Musée Mado Robin) and spa vibes from La Roche-Posay just across the river.
Taken in Touraine: these understated views remind us the Loire's magic often hides in small villages—history, nature, and calm all in one frame. What's your favorite off-the-beaten-path spot in the region?
Bon jeudi dans la vallée de la Loire ! 🇫🇷🌿
Part of the “Taken in Touraine” Series
Every Thursday, we pause somewhere in Touraine — a village, a vineyard, or a quiet riverside — to capture the spirit of this timeless Loire region.
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