Planning a trip to Loches

Arriving -- You can reach Loches by train or bus, both of which are operated by the SNCF railway. Six to 10 depart daily; the trip takes 50-to-70-min and costs 3€-9€ one-way. For schedules, visit www.sncf-connect.com or call tel. 36-35. If you’re driving from Tours, take N143 southeast to Loches.

Visitor Information -- The Office de Tourisme is near the bus station on place de la Marne (www.loches-valdeloire.com; tel. 02-47-91-82-82).