A little anecdote: In the Middle Ages, Loches was a powerful royal fortress. Kings and queens (including Anne of Brittany) stayed in the nearby château. Legend has it that the street once echoed with the footsteps of prisoners, nobles, and merchants alike. One of the most famous residents was Agnès Sorel, the “Dame de Beauté” and official mistress of King Charles VII, she lived nearby and is buried in St. Oars collegiate church just a short stroll from here. Today the street is far more peaceful, filled with cafés, boutiques, and the gentle sound of visitors exploring.
With its perfect perspective under a bright blue sky, Grande Rue perfectly captures the timeless elegance of the Loire Valley.
Bon samedi dans la Touraine !
“The streets here don’t hurry. They simply invite you to walk, to notice, to belong.”
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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