The town of Beaulieu-lès-Loches, awarded ‘Little city of character®’ and ‘Town & creative profession’ status, has been developed around a Benedictine abbey founded in 1007 by Fulk III Nerra. Various testimonies to this medieval city’s rich historical past are reflected in its stonework.
Like a lighthouse guiding visitors from Loches, the Romanesque bell tower is one of the highest in France, reaching over sixty-seven meters. Along the streets and the canal, the atmosphere is peaceful with numerous possibilities for walks revealing old tuffeau stone or timber-framed houses, turrets, sculptures, vaults, mullioned windows, craftsmen’s workshops, and charming little nooks.
This peaceful town is crossed by the Indre River and is connected to the Prairies du Roy, a ‘Special Area of Conservation’ featuring works of contemporary art. Take a moment to picnic or rest in the shade, in the Viantaises gardens. Flowers, vegetables, creativity, and poetry flourish in the environment. A large table underneath some trees, swaddled in squares of coloured wool, is an invitation to socialize. Take along a picnic basket filled with tasty treats for an indulgent moment with friends or family!
