The keep of the castle of Loches was built in the early 11^th century by Foulques Nerra.  Thirty-six metre high, it is considered  as one of the most imposing building of the Norman period.  Fine example of military architecture, it was later converted into a prison. One of its most famous inmates was Ludovic Sforza, duke of Milan.

The Royal Apartments  are a significant example of the French Renaissance. The façade opening onto the terrace dominates the historic city and the Indre Valley.  Celebrated by famous women of the French history, such as Joan of Arc, Agnes Sorel and Anne of Brittany.

Not to be missed:
In the keep: the Gate House, Governor's lodge, the torture chamber, the dungeons and tunnels, the medieval garden with pergolas… take a step back into the Middle Ages.
In the Royal Apartments : Richly furnished, there are fine collections of Flemish tapestries, armours and paintings as the triptych of Passion du Christ   attributed to Jehan Fouquet.
The visit can be completed by interactive terminals, a model and an electronic slide show.