Private tour in Loches Susan W
up to 6 people
2 hours
Walking
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Susan W.
I specialise in story telling, the weaving together of this fact and that, this character and their...
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This two hour introductory tour focuses on the lives of three significant women -- Joan of Arc, Anne of Brittany and Agnes Sorel. Anne and Agnes were typical in many ways, but also extraordinary, through circumstance and personality. And there is no question that Joan was extraordinary through and through. All died young, despite their many priveleges. The tour takes place on the Royal Citadel of Loches, where both Anne and Agnes lived for a time, and Joan visited, in the 15C. I will go into the intimate details of their daily life and dispel many of the myths there are about the lives of medieval women. Two of the most pervasive misconceptions are that they had no power, and that they didn't bathe. You will learn the truth about how they navigated in what on the surface appears to be a man's world. Sometimes it's nuanced, sometimes it's the complete opposite of what most people believe today. I have been studying Agnes Sorel for years and although she is not known outside of France she rocks!
*Meet outside the Porte Royale, where you will begin by learning more about Joan -- how she came to be here, why she matters, how she changed history, and ultimately, how she was betrayed. *Visit the Church of Saint Ours, on the Citadel Royal, where you will learn about Agnes Sorel, known as the Lady of Beauty, and King Charles VII's beloved mistress. *Visit the Logis Royal (Royal Apartments), where you will learn a bit more about Joan and Agnes, and the sad story of Anne of Brittany, Queen of France twice over. *Afterwards you have the opportunity to explore the lovely medieval town of Loches independently. This tour as a whole or partially, can be customized to fit your preferences - please inquire! For example, there is some extraordinary historic graffiti in Loches and if you have an extra hour it is well worth seeing.
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Walking.
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Outside the Porte Royale (Royal Gate) to the Cité Royal de Loches (Citadel of Loches).
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
2 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
2 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
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