{"id":827,"date":"2025-07-22T14:03:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T12:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/alentours\/loche\/"},"modified":"2025-07-31T23:50:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T21:50:34","slug":"loches","status":"publish","type":"alentours","link":"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/loches\/","title":{"rendered":"Loche"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Loches<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  ><strong>Loches<\/strong> is a small town in Touraine with a population of around 10,000. It is famous for the <strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Loches<\/strong>, but also for its medieval garden. The Indre River flows through the town. It enjoys a pleasant natural setting, between the Brenne and Loire-Anjou-Touraine nature parks. Find out everything you need to know about a successful <strong>B&amp;B stay near Loches<\/strong>.    <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"columns\" style=\"align-items:center;\"><div class=\"columns__item fade-left media\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><div class=\"gallery f-carousel fc-diapo-mob\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-mob\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_511992282-420x314.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_511992282-850x636.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_511992282-768x575.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_511992282-1024x766.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_511992282.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_511992282-420x314.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns__item fade-right texte\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><h2>What to do in Loches<\/h2><p   id=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/centre-val-de-loire\/\" >In Loches, in the heart of <a href=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/centre-val-de-loire\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/centre-val-de-loire\/\">the Loire Valley<\/a>, you&#8217;ll discover a French medieval treasure trove. This charming town is packed with sites to explore on your vacation.<\/p><p    >You can start by strolling through the cobbled streets of the old town, discovering the half-timbered houses. Follow this with a visit to the <strong>collegiate church of Saint-Ours<\/strong> for its Gothic architecture. Loches also offers <strong>hiking trails along the Indre river<\/strong>, perfect for enjoying nature.  <\/p><div class=\"lireplus fc-desk\"><p    >Read more<\/p><div class=\"group\"><p    >A <strong>visit to Loches<\/strong> is a journey back in time and a memorable cultural experience. The highlight of your escapade will certainly be a visit to the <strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Loches<\/strong>, an impressive fortress housing centuries of history. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"fc-span\">Visit Loches castle<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >The <strong>royal city of Loches<\/strong> is a must-see historic site in <strong>Touraine<\/strong>. This medieval construction stands out from all the other <strong>Loire castles<\/strong> dating from the Renaissance. The cit\u00e9 royale includes the keep and the royal dwelling. A medieval garden can also be found near the Ch\u00e2teau de Loches. This construction dates back to the 11th century. It was improved over time to become a royal prison in the 15th century. Both guided and self-guided tours are available.      <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >The tour retraces 500 years of French history. During the tour, you&#8217;ll visit the dungeon, the main tower of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.touraineloirevalley.com\/patrimoine-culturel\/cite-royale-de-loches-loches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ch\u00e2teau de Loches<\/a>. You&#8217;ll then move on to the royal dwelling to discover the exhibitions. Finally, take advantage of the 700 m\u00b2 medieval garden, a place to relax in the heart of this prison building.   <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"columns\" style=\"align-items:center;\"><div class=\"columns__item fade-left texte\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><h2>What to do near Loches<\/h2><p    >There are many other places to visit in Loches. Take advantage of your visit to discover the following sites: <\/p><ul><li>&#8211; The <strong>Loches market<\/strong> and its regional products\n<\/li><li>&#8211; The Citadel gates and the Saint-Antoine tower\n<\/li><\/ul><p   id=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/chenonceaux\/\" >From your <strong>bed &amp; breakfast in Loches<\/strong>, there are many places to discover in the surrounding area. Chenonceaux is one of them. The Renaissance-style <a href=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/chenonceaux\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/chenonceaux\/\">Ch\u00e2teau de Chenonceau<\/a> is one of the finest in the region. The banks of the Cher also offer a wide range of sporting activities.<\/p><div class=\"lireplus fc-desk\"><p    >Read more<\/p><div class=\"group\"><p   id=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/amboise\/\" >Other castles in <a href=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/amboise\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/amboise\/\">Amboise<\/a> are not to be missed. Don&#8217;t miss the superb <strong>Ch\u00e2teau Royal d&#8217;Amboise<\/strong>, overlooking the Loire and the \u00cele d&#8217;Or. The <a href=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/clos-luce\/\" data-type=\"alentours\" data-id=\"357\">Ch\u00e2teau du Clos Luc\u00e9<\/a>, with its park dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci, and the Ch\u00e2teau Gaillard are also among the region&#8217;s finest.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns__item fade-right media\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><div class=\"gallery f-carousel fc-diapo-mob\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-mob\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_548536350-420x280.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_548536350-850x566.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_548536350-768x512.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_548536350-1024x682.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_548536350.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_548536350-420x280.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"columns\" style=\"align-items:center;\"><div class=\"columns__item fade-left media\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><div class=\"gallery f-carousel fc-diapo-mob\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-mob\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_307012464-420x279.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_307012464-850x565.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_307012464-768x511.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_307012464-1024x681.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_307012464.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_307012464-420x279.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns__item fade-right texte\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><h2>Where to stay in a B&amp;B near Loches?<\/h2><p    >Our guest house La Ferme des Bordes is an <strong>excellent bed and breakfast near Loches<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a fully restored farmhouse that has preserved the balance between modernity and rustic charm. Synonymous with tranquility and relaxation, it offers five rooms for rent overlooking the large garden. All our rooms have a different atmosphere.   <\/p><p   id=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/chateaux-loire\/\" >Our bed and breakfast is located 40 minutes from Loches. It&#8217;s the ideal place to stay if you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/chateaux-loire\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/chateaux-loire\/\">exploring the chateaux of the Loire Valley<\/a>. From La Ferme des Bordes, you can reach Chenonceaux in just 20 minutes and Amboise in 25 minutes.<\/p><div class=\"lireplus fc-desk\"><p    >Read more<\/p><div class=\"group\"><p   id=\"360\" >Looking for a place to sample local produce and wines? You&#8217;ve come to the right place! La ferme des Bordes isn&#8217;t just a <strong>bed &amp; breakfast near Loches<\/strong>, it&#8217;s also a place where you can discover the specialities of Anjou and Touraine during your <a href=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/loir-et-cher\/\" data-type=\"alentours\" data-id=\"360\">stay in the Loir-et-Cher region<\/a>.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"fc-span\">How do I get to Loches from the B&amp;B?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/montrichard\/\" >There are two ways to get to Loches from your accommodation at Ferme des Bordes. The first is via <a href=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/montrichard\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/montrichard\/\">Montrichard Val de Cher<\/a> and Le Li\u00e8ge on the D764. The second route runs along the Cher from Montrichard to the outskirts of Bl\u00e9r\u00e9 on the D976. It then joins Saint-Quentin-sur-Indrois on the D31 to reach <strong>Loches<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"lieu":[12],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours\/827"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/alentours"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours\/827\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":943,"href":"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours\/827\/revisions\/943"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=827"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"lieu","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lieu?post=827"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}