Loches: Grand, Gleaming, and Glory of a Royal Town
Loches, France is a medieval, riverside town founded in the 500 AD. It is considered to be one of the best-preserved towns in the country. A royal city affluent with history, heritage, arts, and traditions, Loches should easily make it to your bucket list trip. Its relatively small population of 7000 also makes it a very solemn place to visit.
Best Time to Visit
It is only warm in Loches, France during the middle of the year otherwise, it is cold with chances of rain and snow. The town is best visited depending on the type of activities you wish to do. Summer months of June to August are perfect for long historic exploration walks. It is also during July that the Loches in Voice is celebrated. On the other hand, the winter months of November to January are perfect for skiing and other related activities when the snow is deepest. These two seasons tend to have higher tourist in flux and Loches hotels are more expensive.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Sparkling under the sun is the white castle called Chateau de Loches once home to many royal and noble families. The picture-perfect architecture of the castle along with its beautiful garden makes it a great stop for your fairytale dreams. Maison-Musee Lansyer is a museum dedicated to the works of acclaimed landscaped painter, Emmanuel Lansyer. Another interesting museum in town is the Porte des Cordeliers.
Exceptional Loches hotels such as La Demeure Saint-Ours, Inter Hotel George Sand, and Logis Hotel France are where you should stay during your trip to this quaint town.