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Discover the accessible virtual tour of the Domaine Royal de Loches
A masterpiece of military architecture and a testament to Renaissance ballets, the Royal City of Loches is one of the most impressive monuments in the Loire Valley. The Royal City of Loches consists of two main buildings: the keep and the royal residence.
THE Royal Estate of Loches now offers a immersive virtual tour, designed for everyone, and especially for deaf and hard of hearing people. Thanks to a translation into French Sign Language (LSF) and to contents in Easy to Read and Understand (EAU), culture becomes accessible to everyone!
An unprecedented historical experience
Dive into the fascinating history of the Domaine Royal de Loches through a interactive virtual tourFrom your home, explore this emblematic site of the Loire Valley, famous for its close links with Joan of Arc, Charles VII And Ludovico Sforza.
The different areas of the estate are presented in the form of 360° panoramas, allowing you to admire the medieval architecture in its smallest details.
Accessibility: a strong commitment
Aware of the challenges of inclusion, the Domaine Royal de Loches has integrated:
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Videos in French Sign Language (LSF) to accompany the historical explanations.
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FALC contents (Easy to Read and Understand) to make information clear and accessible to all audiences, particularly people with intellectual disabilities.
This approach?universal accessibility is still rare for virtual cultural visits.
Exceptional documents in high definition
The tour also offers you the opportunity to observe gigapixel photos. Among the treasures on display: the minutes of the trial of Joan of Arc.
These rare historical documents are presented in impressive detail, allowing you to read the ancient texts as if you had the originals in front of you.
Why discover this tour?
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Relive the history of France without leaving your home
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Access tailored content to all types of audiences
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Admire rare works and historical archives in ultra-high definition
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Support cultural accessibility, an essential value today
Don't miss this unique experience, accessible to all, to discover or rediscover the exceptional heritage of the Domaine Royal de Loches.
A new way to explore history, more inclusive and immersive than ever!
You can listen the podcast of vivre FM based on the interview with Jean-François Thull, Director of the royal city of Loches, explaining the interest of a virtual visit for people who are unable to attend. You can also find more information about this virtual visit on the official website of the royal city of Loches.