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Loches Keep – Old Town of Loches loop from Loches

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Centre-Val de Loire

Loches Keep – Old Town of Loches loop from Loches

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Loches Keep – Old Town of Loches loop from Loches

01:58

7.22km

100m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 16, 2026

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1.71 km

The royal city

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Located in the Indre valley, the castle of Loches (and more precisely the Royal City of Loches) is part of the large family of Loire castles.
Built on a long rocky outcrop, the fortified city is dominated by an imposing keep, a masterpiece of medieval military architecture.
From the lower town to the fortress, the winding streets are dotted with architectural gems (Loches belongs to the network of cities and countries of Art and History): among them, the Saint-Ours collegiate church, Romanesque splendor with pyramids (the " dubes”) and the royal residence of the end of the Middle Ages, a high place in the History of France which welcomed Joan of Arc, Agnès Sorel and Anne of Brittany.
Along a thematic path, the interactive tour evokes the destiny of men and women who left their mark on the history of these places. Immersive visit in augmented reality of the dungeon, thanks to the Histopad. The Royal City of Loches also hosts a new exhibition every year.
Source: touraineloirevalley.com/patrimoine-culturel/cite-royale-de-loches-loches

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1.81 km

Romanesque collegiate church of Saint-Ours (11th/12th century AD)

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The Notre-Dame Collegiate Church is dedicated to Saint Ursus, who converted the region to Christianity in the 5th century. I was particularly impressed by the richly decorated Romanesque portal. Another important sight is the beautiful alabaster tombstone of Agnès Sorel, the mistress of King Charles VII, which radiates peace and gentleness.

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2.05 km

Loches Keep

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This fortified keep is a feat of military engineering built from 1013 to 1035 by the then Count of Anjou. Many royal figures have made it their home and have frequented it over the centuries, which explains why Loches is known as a "royal city". Among these figures are Joan of Arc, Anne of Brittany and King Charles VII.

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2.46 km

Town Hall

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3.38 km

Entrance to the Château de Loches

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This fortified keep is a feat of military engineering built from 1013 to 1035 by the then Count of Anjou. Many royal figures have made it their home and frequented it over the centuries, which explains why Loches is known as a "royal city". These figures include Joan of Arc, Anne of Brittany and King Charles VII.

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3.70 km

Old Town of Loches

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We bet you'll love Loches! Winding through the grand royal city, the charming cobbled streets offer glimpses of the courtyards of magnificent mansions, as well as the more open landscapes of the surrounding countryside. Stroll around, saunter, and soak up the atmosphere. The city center boasts a wealth of shops and restaurants. There's certainly plenty to be found in this city. A visit to the Jardin Public is also well worth it.

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7.22 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.82 km

1.61 km

1.05 km

571 m

166 m

Surfaces

4.43 km

1.95 km

581 m

177 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

29°C

18°C

34 %

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Comments

June 28, 2025,Loches

We went to Loches because I was convinced that we would see the famous monster there. Unfortunately, there was only the famous donjon and castle. On the way, a pagoda, the remains of a palace, this time perfectly leveled to the ground. The pagoda is high and offers a view of a large part of the Loire Valley, in particular, …

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August 16, 2023,Stadtrundgang durch die Königstadt Loches - Cité royale de Loches

The Porte Royale (dated to the 12th and 13th centuries) is the only access to the citadel.
Inside the mountain, surrounded by a 2km long wall, you can discover:
+ a keep (keep from the 11th century)
+ a royal Castle (Logis Royal)
+ the collegiate church of Saint-Ours (11th/12th century)
+ as well as the home of the painter …

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Loches Keep – Old Town of Loches loop from Loches

The royal city

Romanesque collegiate church of Saint-Ours (11th/12th century AD)

Loches Keep

Town Hall

Entrance to the Château de Loches

Old Town of Loches

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