18 Feb 2008 04:12:27 | Jakob Jelling
Loches is a very interesting town located within the region of
Loire Valley, in France. This town is very attractive due to the
several different antique buildings it has and the richness of
its historical past. By walking around the central area of the
town as well as by its surrounding country lands, those tourists
who enjoy historical constructions would be able to have a nice
time while meeting several of them.
One of the most attractive ancient buildings visitors could meet
within the region of Loches is its Fortress. This fortress shows
a very unique and impressing appearance, due to its magnificence
and incredible size which reaches heights of as much as 40
meters. Different kings, such as Louis XI and Louis XII used
this feudal fortress as a prison for their enemies. This way,
this building can be seen as one which had strong incidence
within the history of France.
Another very important construction located within the area of
Loches is the Royal Home. Most of the Royal Home was built
during the XV century, although another part of it was not built
until one century later. This construction shows a unique
combination of architectural elements from the Renaissance mixed
with elements from the medieval époque, and within its interior
some Gothic ornaments can be observed as well.
Saint Bear Church is another interesting Loches' building. This
church is located near the Fortress and both these buildings
share one same rock foundations. The Saint Bear Church was
originally built during the V century as an oratory. Later, the
building was extended and became a monastery. This church’s
architecture is very beautiful and shows an incredible mixture
of different styles, mixing elements from many different époques
between the V century and the XV century.
Besides the above mentioned important buildings, Loches and its
surroundings have many other different historical constructions
and beautiful buildings from several antique époques. Among
these constructions there are many interesting monuments, such
as, for example, the Cordeliers' Door. The Cordelier's Door is
recognized as the city's Main Door and is one of the main spots
visitors should make sure of meeting while being in Loches.
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