About
The Château de Loches is a medieval fortress complex in the town of Loches, in the Indre-et-Loire department of France. Its address is Mail du Donjon, 37600 Loches. Visitors also know it as the Castle of Loches or the Royal City of Loches, names that reflect its long role as a stronghold and royal residence.
What you will see
The castle is built around a massive keep, the dominant feature of the site. Within the complex you can explore the royal lodge and the royal apartments, which give a sense of how the building was used by those who lived and governed here. The visit also includes dungeon tours, which take you below ground into the older parts of the fortress.
Why it matters
The castle is associated with Joan of Arc, who urged Charles VII to be crowned while the royal lodge was part of the complex. For visitors interested in French history, this connection gives the walls a specific human story to consider as you walk through.
Planning your visit
- Type of visit: a castle tour, with the keep, royal apartments and dungeon sections
- Getting there: the castle is in Loches, in the Indre-et-Loire area of the Loire Valley region
- Contact: +33 2 47 59 01 32
Allow time to walk around the town as well, since the castle sits within a historic setting in Loches. Check directly with the castle for current arrangements before you go.