Orléans, Regional capital in Centre-Val de Loire, France
Orléans is a city in central France stretching along the Loire River, roughly 120 kilometers southwest of Paris. A Gothic cathedral rises above the narrow lanes of the medieval core, while newer districts include flat residential areas and commercial zones.
A Roman trading center called Aurelianum developed into a significant river port during the Middle Ages. The city gained prominence through Jeanne d'Arc's victory in 1429, which ended an English siege.
Every spring, the streets fill with musicians, performers, and theater groups participating in medieval celebrations commemorating a 15th-century event. Local markets offer regional wines from the Loire Valley and specialties like cotignac, a thick quince paste made here for centuries.
A tram system connects all districts to the main train station, from which trains reach Paris-Austerlitz in under an hour. The historic center is compact and walkable, with most sights within a short stroll from the river.
Since 1432, an annual festival in May features medieval processions and ceremonies reenacting the lifting of the English siege. Residents dress in period costumes and perform battle scenes on public squares.
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Orléans Cathedral
165 m
Canal d'Orléans
827 mPont de l'Europe
2.5 km
George V Bridge, Orléans
752 m
Parc Floral de la Source
6.5 km
Departmental Conservatory of Orleans
48 m
Equestrian statue of Joan of Arc
357 m
Saint-Aignan d'Orléans
643 m
Maison dite de Jeanne d'Arc in Orléans
483 m
Campo Santo d'Orléans
167 m
Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Orléans
57 m
Pont René-Thinat
1.1 km
Parc Pasteur d'Orléans
647 m
Hôpital Porte Madeleine d'Orléans
956 m
Pont des Tourelles
657 m
Pont du Maréchal-Joffre
1.2 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-Recouvrance
741 m
Trésor de Neuvy-en-Sullias
345 m
Orléans Museum for biodiversity and environment
625 m
Palais de Justice d'Orléans
317 m
Jardin des plantes d'Orléans
1.6 km
Musée historique et archéologique de l'Orléanais
337 m
Rue Royale
373 m
Château de La Fontaine
4 km
Restes de l'église Saint-Paul
578 m
Hôtel de la Motte-Sanguin
826 m
Château de la Source
6.1 km
Église Saint-Pierre-le-Puellier
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