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Above the town of Loches, on a rocky plateau, lies a royal complex. It includes three large building complexes: one of the oldest keep (medieval tower houses) in France in the south, a collegiate church in the center, and the Logis Royal (the royal castle) in the north. The entire complex is surrounded by a nearly two-kilometer-long ring wall. The entire complex is very impressive. If you're in the area, you should definitely take a detour to Loches. You can find interesting information about the complex on Wikipedia: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schloss_Loches

The donjon is a residential tower or defensive tower of a medieval castle in the French cultural area. The donjon is 36 meters high, has a square floor plan, and is characterized by an excellent state of preservation. It was probably built by Fulk III of Anjou in the 11th century. In the 15th century, the fortress was converted into a royal prison by Louis XI. It houses the cells of Philippe de Commynes, Cardinal Balue, and the Duke of Milan, who spent his time painting murals. In 1801, Napoleon I transferred the state prison to the department. The donjon was used as a prison until 1926. In any case, it is an impressive complex, as is the entire town of Loches, which is definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

This is private property, not sure if access is allowed...

Seen from the outside, this little church doesn't look like much, and you have to go through the front door to discover this hidden gem. Its walls, entirely covered with decorations and motifs painted during several campaigns over the centuries, restore the original appearance of Romanesque churches with a state of conservation that is quite rare in France. The Notre-Dame de Rivière church was built between the 10th and 11th centuries. Legend has it that Saint Martin founded the early church on a site already devoted to prayer. Today, it has a choir, a crypt and recumbent figures dating from the 16th century, as well as remarkable exterior sculptures. But it is above all the 11th century frescoes, recently restored, which add to the historical richness of this building. Legend has it that Joan of Arc passed there, but this is not corroborated by any contemporary testimony, however Charles VII made a pilgrimage there.

The Notre Dame church was built in 1635 by Pierre Le Mercier.

Villandry Castle is one of the Loire Valley castles renowned for the beauty of its gardens. During the beautiful seasons, trees, shrubs and flowers color the decor with iridescent hues. Built between the 16th and 18th centuries, the castle is today a private property open to the public. It is possible to visit its interior which houses occasional and permanent exhibitions. The entire castle and its gardens were included in the list of historic monuments in 1927.

Two buildings placed one after the other constitute the Logis Royal. The first in the south was built by Charles VI around 1370 and the second in the north by Louis XII around 1498. The two wings were built in a Gothic style. In 1429, Joan of Arc met Charles VII in the great hall of the first to go to be crowned in Reims. A few years later, in 1444, the same king installed his first mistress Agnès Sorel in the house. She had three daughters by her lover, whom he legitimized by thus allowing them to marry later with the greats of the kingdom. Anne de Bretagne stayed at the Logis Royal between 1492 and 1510, in her role as Queen of France as the wife of Charles VIII and then Louis XII. She built an oratory decorated with her emblems, the ermine and the Cordelière. The cord of Anne de Bretagne represents the cord of the Franciscans where the knots are replaced by lakes of love. Source: https://www.locatipic.fr/lieux/indre-et-loire/loches/parcours/loches/points-d-interet/le-logis-royal

During your visit to Loches, this public botanical garden is worth a visit. From inside this tranquil green space, you can enjoy the view of the Indre and the townhouses of Loches that overlook its banks. Turn 180 degrees and you can admire the Saint-Ours collegiate church, dating from the 11th century, in all its splendor.