Down memory lane in Loches...

Rue Foulques Nerra is a steep, narrow street that leads back toward the commanding Porte Royale within the medieval citadel of Loches.

A quiet lane in Loches with a big sense of history.

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Part of the “Towns & Villages of the Loire” Series

Exploring the towns and villages of the Loire Valley — their streets, stories, and quiet beauty.

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Mon banc dominical — my Sunday bench...another in Loches

A quiet shady bench in the public gardens of Loches 

More Loire benches here.

“On Sundays, the Loire speaks softly — and you have time to listen.”

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Part of the “Mon banc dominical” Series

Each Sunday, we share a quiet bench somewhere in the Loire — a small reminder that peace is often found where you simply stop to notice it.

Explore more moments from the Loire

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Towns & Villages of the Loire Valley - December in Loches.

A quiet street in Loches, where everyday life unfolds beneath layers of history. The Tour Saint-Antoine rises above the rooftops, its pale stone catching the light, a steady presence watching over a town shaped by centuries.

“Every town and village in Touraine tells its story softly.”

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Part of the “Towns & Villages of the Loire” Series

Each Tuesday, we visit one of the Loire Valley’s towns or villages of the Loire Valley — their streets, stories, and quiet beauty.

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Mon banc dominical — My Sunday Bench in Loches.

Loches — a Sunday moment of stillness.

A quiet line of benches in the public gardens of Loches, where the path gently leads the eye toward the twin towers of Saint-Ours church rising above the trees. This is a place to pause, where history feels present without demanding attention. Sitting here, the town reveals itself slowly, stone, sky, and garden sharing the same calm moment.

More Loire benches here.

“On Sundays, the Loire speaks softly — and you have time to listen.”

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Part of the “Mon banc dominical” Series

Each Sunday, we share a quiet bench somewhere in the Loire — a small reminder that peace is often found where you simply stop to notice it.

Explore more moments from the Loire

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Towns & Villages of the Loire...Loches in December.

A quiet street in Loches, where everyday life unfolds beneath layers of history. The Tour Saint-Antoine rises above the rooftops, its pale stone catching the light, a steady presence watching over a town shaped by history.

“Every village and town in Touraine tells its story softly”

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Part of the “Towns & Villages of the Loire” Series

Each Tuesday, we visit one of the Loire Valley’s towns or villages of the Loire Valley — their streets, stories, and quiet beauty.

Browse the full series

© Experience Loire — Towns & Villages of the Loire · Back to Home