This Loire TR will feature a dedicated Food/Drink section later on. Shall we call it 'Cafe de la Ville'?
This Loire TR will feature a dedicated Food/Drink section later on. Shall we call it 'Cafe de la Ville'?
0 2026/04/15 12:10:04
as above
as above
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One thing that both of rentals on this trip shared was proximity to a number of top-quality public gardens. Seen here is the Indre river en route to the nearby Public Garden.
One thing that both of rentals on this trip shared was proximity to a number of top-quality public gardens. Seen here is the Indre river en route to the nearby Public Garden.
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Let's look at Loches.
Let's look at Loches.
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The lane shown in the previous picture is part of the absolutely essential Medieval City, an upper area that is the highlight of any Loches visit. So calm. So interesting. So tastefully preserved. A tiny community still resides up there. Shown here is the Loches Chateau, best appreciated from the outside with an art brush or camera or sketchpad or musical conveyor in hand. Dog enthusiasts will find historic stone canine sculpture on its periphery.
The lane shown in the previous picture is part of the absolutely essential Medieval City, an upper area that is the highlight of any Loches visit. So calm. So interesting. So tastefully preserved. A tiny community still resides up there. Shown here is the Loches Chateau, best appreciated from the outside with an art brush or camera or sketchpad or musical conveyor in hand. Dog enthusiasts will find historic stone canine sculpture on its periphery.
0 2026/04/15 14:30:37
He was a Bitcoin salesman but all his promo didn't convince us to buy.
He was a Bitcoin salesman but all his promo didn't convince us to buy.
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We bought this bookmark from the Gift Shop. It is an 'Anne of Bretagne papier fait a la cuve' (paper made in vat) item.
We bought this bookmark from the Gift Shop. It is an 'Anne of Bretagne papier fait a la cuve' (paper made in vat) item.
0 2026/04/15 14:31:21
The rental was just off to the far left, facing the turreted Porte des Cordeliers (i.e. Franciscan friar's knotted cord belt).
The rental was just off to the far left, facing the turreted Porte des Cordeliers (i.e. Franciscan friar's knotted cord belt).
0 2026/04/15 14:30:47
The gite was on a street featuring bookstores and cafes.
The gite was on a street featuring bookstores and cafes.
0 2026/04/15 14:32:35
*An essential lane to stroll in Loches during the fall: Mail du Donjon. We returned more than once. This white residence was called 'la Deviniere' (the guesser).
*An essential lane to stroll in Loches during the fall: Mail du Donjon. We returned more than once. This white residence was called 'la Deviniere' (the guesser).
0 2026/04/15 14:34:29
There, we met this friendly woman with her chien.
There, we met this friendly woman with her chien.
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Typical French cafe at Place de l'Hotel de Ville.
Typical French cafe at Place de l'Hotel de Ville.
0 2026/04/15 14:34:38
Just as close was the Tour St. Antoine.
Just as close was the Tour St. Antoine.
0 2026/04/15 14:41:12
This Asian cafe had just opened across the street from our gite.
This Asian cafe had just opened across the street from our gite.
0 2026/04/15 14:40:46
Loches provides travelers with a two-fer: it serves as a great base (train station) but also doubles as an attraction in and of itself.
Loches provides travelers with a two-fer: it serves as a great base (train station) but also doubles as an attraction in and of itself.
0 2026/04/15 15:17:08
0 2026/04/15 15:17:27
Please walk this way for some more Loches.
Please walk this way for some more Loches.
0 2026/04/15 15:18:04
It is located in the Sud Touraine area, which locals will explain is very significant. We gathered that for the French, Sud Touraine is one of the nation's heartlands for 'La France Profonde' or purest expression of French culture. Certainly the most perfect French is spoken here and locals appreciated Mrs Z's attempts to speak with the proper accent. Citizens here can sometimes speak in a ribald patois.
It is located in the Sud Touraine area, which locals will explain is very significant. We gathered that for the French, Sud Touraine is one of the nation's heartlands for 'La France Profonde' or purest expression of French culture. Certainly the most perfect French is spoken here and locals appreciated Mrs Z's attempts to speak with the proper accent. Citizens here can sometimes speak in a ribald patois.
0 2026/04/15 15:17:51
Even a normal public garden here has a wide variety of trees and flowers that are tended by pros.
Even a normal public garden here has a wide variety of trees and flowers that are tended by pros.
0 2026/04/15 15:19:49
The Marjorams, immediately next to that garden.
The Marjorams, immediately next to that garden.
0 2026/04/15 15:29:28
Here, history literally surrounds the visitor. Dig that arrow gone right through the centaur trying to escape with the lady.
Here, history literally surrounds the visitor. Dig that arrow gone right through the centaur trying to escape with the lady.
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Sometimes the history gets mixed with abstract art installations.
Sometimes the history gets mixed with abstract art installations.
0 2026/04/15 15:30:48
A historic clothing factory reflected in water. Loches has its own spa not far off from this spot.
A historic clothing factory reflected in water. Loches has its own spa not far off from this spot.
0 2026/04/15 15:31:27
Porte des Cordeliers with our gite on the immediate right.
Porte des Cordeliers with our gite on the immediate right.
0 2026/04/15 15:34:59
Shields and pageantry.
Shields and pageantry.
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"...he never met reflection that he didn't like..."
"...he never met reflection that he didn't like..."
0 2026/04/15 15:35:36
Le Chateau.
Le Chateau.
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When history has been left so intact, the visitor benefits from atmosphere not available back home.
When history has been left so intact, the visitor benefits from atmosphere not available back home.
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Nocturne... *Next: Cafe de la Ville: food and drink across the Loire.
Nocturne... *Next: Cafe de la Ville: food and drink across the Loire.
0 2026/04/15 15:36:06
View from Porte des Cordeliers.
View from Porte des Cordeliers.
0 2026/04/15 15:42:53
My angel come down to earth, wearing an original Tilly Hat.
My angel come down to earth, wearing an original Tilly Hat.
0 2026/04/15 15:44:12
Same. Note the automatic digital dispenser on the left. The juxtaposition: the old chateau looming above the very new.
Same. Note the automatic digital dispenser on the left. The juxtaposition: the old chateau looming above the very new.
0 2026/04/15 15:42:42
Stained glass in Collegiale St. Ours.
Stained glass in Collegiale St. Ours.
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