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Loches – Loches Keep loop from Loches

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Centre-Val de Loire

Loches – Loches Keep loop from Loches

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Loches – Loches Keep loop from Loches

01:13

4.59km

40m

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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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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300 m

Nice view of the old town of Loches on the Indre

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1.57 km

Loches

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Loches is a less well-known town in Indre-et-Loire, but just as beautiful as its neighbors on the banks of the Loire such as Amboise or Chaumont. It is located on the edge of the Indre. In addition to a remarkable town center built entirely in tufa stone, it houses a castle built around the 11th century keep belonging to the old fortified castle. The imposing royal home of the Plantagenets has long served as a prison. You can visit it all year round.

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1.75 km

Saint-Antoine Tower

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Take a detour to the Tour Saint-Antoine: a tower built between 1529 and 1575, once the bell tower of a now-defunct chapel. It stands 52 meters tall and, from its balustrade, offers stunning views of the old town, the valleys, and the surrounding rooftops. A perfect stop for those who love history and panoramic views.

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1.91 km

Town Hall

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1.97 km

La Chancellerie

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The chancellery has an exceptional Renaissance façade, dated 1551 and inspired by the work of Michelangelo. It houses the Architecture and Heritage Interpretation Centre. This place, which is part of the prerogatives of the Villes et Pays d’art et d’histoire label, is freely accessible. On the ground floor, a permanent exhibition made up of five rooms tells the story of Loches. This exhibition is the heart of a system that includes a courtyard and outbuildings that have become places for exhibitions and events, as well as a garden treated as an amphitheater, a place for walking that can occasionally host concerts and shows.
Source: touraineloirevalley.com/patrimoine-culturel/la-chancellerie-loches

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2.11 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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2.21 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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2.45 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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4.59 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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1.77 km

1.67 km

555 m

407 m

165 m

Surfaces

1.49 km

1.47 km

1.08 km

508 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 2 July

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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 – Loches Keep loop from Loches

Nice view of the old town of Loches on the Indre

Loches

Saint-Antoine Tower

Town Hall

La Chancellerie

The royal city

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

Loches Keep

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