Collégiale Saint-Ours de Loches, Romanesque church in Loire Valley, France
The Saint-Ours Collegiate Church features two octagonal pyramidal towers called dubes and contains ornate stone carvings throughout its architectural elements.
Built between the 11th and 12th centuries, the church underwent reconstruction in the 1840s when Alexandre Vestier replaced most of the nave vaults.
The church houses the tomb of Agnes Sorel, a notable French aristocrat and companion of King Charles VII, relocated there in April 2005.
Located at Place Charles VII in Loches, the church opens daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM during winter months and until 6:00 PM in summer.
The church's multicolored doorway from the 1150s displays medieval sculptures depicting various human figures and animals from medieval bestiary.
Location: Loches
Address: place Charles-VII
GPS coordinates: 47.12690,0.99830
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
The Centre-Val de Loire showcases a diverse heritage, from medieval fortresses like Château de Lavardin to Renaissance structures. The region features protected natural sites such as the Chérine Nature Reserve and the Domaine du Ciran, which host hundreds of bird species in their ponds and woodlands. The Savonnières Pétrifiantes Caves illustrate local geological phenomena, while the Briare Canal Bridge demonstrates 19th-century engineering. This selection also includes historical and cultural sites, from the Dunois Mill preserving 17th-century mechanisms to the Marcel Proust Museum housed in an authentic residence. The Picassiette House in Chartres exhibits Raymond Isidore's unique work over several decades. The Parc Floral de la Source and the Saint-Ours Collegiate complete this exploration combining Gothic religious architecture with themed gardens, providing diverse discoveries accessible to visitors.
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Tour Saint-Antoine
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Église Saint-Antoine de Loches
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Hôtel de ville de Loches
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Hôpital de Loches
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Maison d'Agnès Sorel
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Tour du fort Saint-Ours
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Maison, 3 rue Traversière-Saint-Antoine
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Église Saint-Antoine de Loches
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Maison
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