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Château de Loches
On a rocky plateau on the left bank of the Indre river, above the French town of Loches, lies the Château de Loches. It is considered one of Europe's best-preserved medieval architectural ensembles and is renowned for its historic keep, one of the oldest in France.
History+
The castle's origins date back to the 11th century, when the keep was constructed. As early as 1840, the collegiate church was designated a Monument historique, followed by the keep in 1862. The Royal Gate was added to the list of historical monuments in 1886, and the Logis Royal received its monument status in 1889. The complex also served as a prison for a long time, which contributed to the good preservation of some parts.
On site+
Today, the Château de Loches houses a museum. These include the historic keep, the Logis Royal, and the Collegiate Church of Saint-Ours.
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Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image: Hervé Rebours
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