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New display at the Royal City<\/h2>\n

The Royal City of Loches celebrates the milestone moments and key figures (from the Count of Anjou, Foulques III Nerra, to Queen Anne, Duchess of Brittany) who lived here with a brand new experience that takes visitors back in time through 500 years of French history. With a tactile model, projections, videos and sounds to bring the royal court\u00a0to life, the new display whisks visitors back to the Royal City\u2019s heyday.<\/p>\n

Visit or revisit the landmark\u2019s history and its legendary characters at its new permanent exhibition covering 15 spaces (700m2) with two ambassadors as your guides: Amaury & Emeline!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The Keep<\/h3>\n

An 11th<\/sup> century masterpiece of military architecture.<\/h4>\n

The Loches Keep was built by Foulques Nerra in around 1000 AD. It is among the best-preserved in Europe and its 36m height makes it one of the most impressive keeps of the Romanesque era. This main tower was both a defensive and residential structure. It was besieged more than once during territorial battles between the Capetians and Plantagenets (12th<\/sup> and 13th<\/sup> centuries). It has been a count\u2019s castle, a royal fortress, a state prison (15th<\/sup>-18th<\/sup> century) for high-ranking political prisoners and a departmental prison (19th<\/sup> and 20th<\/sup> centuries).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The royal lodge<\/h3>\n

An iconic landmark in the history of France.<\/h4>\n

Its terraced fa\u00e7ade overlooks the town and the Indre Valley. The royal lodge is a medieval architectural gem (Gothic and Flamboyant Gothic styles) and was the Valois dynasty\u2019s favourite residence. This is where Joan of Arc met the future King Charles VII. Agn\u00e8s Sorel, the King\u2019s favourite, lived here and the Queen of France, Anne of Brittany also stayed here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The medieval-inspired garden Gonzague Saint-Bris Area<\/h3>\n

A peaceful oasis in the midst of a military fortress.<\/h4>\n

The 700m2 medieval garden flourishes at the foot of the keep, creating a striking contrast with the stone prison. The pergola, grass beds and willow hedges create a relaxing and whimsical haven. Indre-et-Loire Council\u00a0was inspired by medieval illuminations to create these grounds in 1998.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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