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Loches

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Bon week-end have a good weekend everyone.

In the heart of Loches, market day (Sat./Wed.) brings a gentle buzz that feels both timeless and quietly lively. Stalls fill the square with colour and conversation, while locals and visitors move easily from one stand to the next, pausing, chatting, choosing.

There’s no rush here. A coffee on the terrace stretches a little longer, a simple purchase turns into a friendly exchange and the morning unfolds at its own pace. It’s these small moments that define a Loire weekend, unhurried, welcoming, and full of everyday charm.

Part of the “Bon weekend from the Loire” Series

Each Friday, we share a quiet moment from the Loire — a region that invites you to unwind, a beautiful weekend at a time.

Discover more from the Loire

© Experience Loire — Have a good weekend from the Loire · Back to Home

Thursday's 'taken in Touraine'...Loches

 A bright spot on a dreary October market day in Loches.

Bon week-end à tous,have a good weekend everyone...Loches.

Why not visit on of the regions excellent markets, like Loches for example.

Yesterday at Loches market...

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Loches - market day...

 

Loches - Saturday's morning market and after the stallholders have gone in the afternoon.

Loches, into the night...

 

 If you visit Loches for the market today why not stay and visit its monuments and later stay for an evening meal so as to come out and appreciate its night ambiance.

 

Wednesday is Loches market day - go visit - wear your mask!

and there is so much more...

Wednesday is Loches day -- why not visit the gardens after lunch.

A visit to the Wednesday market at Loches is a good way to experience the town as it creates a good atmosphere for strolling through its ancient streets. If you stay on for lunch and you should, afterwards you should seek out the calm of the public gardens which will also give you a great photo opportunity with excellent views up to the citadel. Please remember that you still need to practice safe procedures and consider others while in what will be a busy environment.  

Wednesday is Loches day - visit to the market

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Wednesday is Loches here in our part of Val de Loire

This is how the 'Place du Marché aux Fleurs ' looks before the market sets up.

Wednesday is Loches day and a welcome return to something like 'normality'...

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Wednesday is Loches day - why not soak up some history...

 If you are in Loches for the Wednesday market you should visit the imposing castle keep (donjon) sitting as it does in its lofty situation, well chosen by Foulques (Fulk) Nerra the Count d'Anjou, above the town.

Wednesday is Loches day..and the mid-week market returns.

Loches' Wednesday market returns today for the locals at least...can only be good!

Wednesday is Loches day here...and not just because of its great market.

Loches market on a Saturday and Wednesday is a good all year round experience...which we highly recommend.

Wednesday is Loches day...even in December

Wednesday is Loches day - or night

Loches on Wednesday is great as the morning has its unique feel that you only get in French markets plus the town offers history by the barrow load to make for a full day out. Why not make a day of it and stay and have a meal in the evening before taking in the night views of this impressive town. We did recently,dining in the lovely 'Hotel de France'

Wednesday is Loches day...seek out some shade

If visiting the morning market at Loches today be sure to wear a hat and seek out some shade. 

It's Wednesday - head up to Loches for its great morning market

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Wednesday is Loches day...a time for shopping in the morning market.

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