Search results
Orléans (UK: / ɔːr ˈ l iː ə n z, ˈ ɔːr l i ə n z /; US: / ˌ ɔːr l eɪ ˈ ɒ̃, ˌ ɔːr l i ˈ ɑː n, ɔːr ˈ l eɪ ə n z /, French: ⓘ) is a city in north-central France, about 120 kilometres (74 miles) southwest of Paris.
- Parc Floral de la Source. Welcoming more visitors than any other attraction in the department, the Parc Floral de la Source is a semi-wild park next to the university, where Orléans meets the countryside.
- Orléans Cathedral. Taking in the solemn cathedral on Place Sainte-Croix it can be difficult to picture the destruction that this massive landmark suffered in the past.
- Musée des Beaux-Arts. If you’re the kind of person who likes to go slow and meditate over art a whole morning or afternoon may not be enough to see all of this capacious art museum.
- Place du Martroi. Apart from the “Ligne A” tramline that still crosses the square, Place du Martroi has been completely pedestrianised in the last few years.
In the heart of the Loire Valley, Orleans is ideally situated on the Loire. The city of Joan of Arc has many historical and heritage assets that make it so famous. Discover its territory, its river, its history, its monuments and remarkable places, museums, parks and gardens...
People also ask
Where is Orleans located?
When did Orléans become a city?
Where is the Île d'Orléans located?
Why is Orleans important?
Orléans, city, capital of Loiret département, Centre région, north-central France. It is located south-southwest of Paris . The city stands on the banks of the Loire River in a fertile valley on the edge of the Beauce plain.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Cathédrale Ste-Croix. In a country of jaw-dropping churches, Gothic-style Cathédrale Ste-Croix still raises a gasp. Originally built in the 13th century, it underwent tinkering…
- Musée des Beaux-Arts. Orléans’ five-level fine-arts museum is a treat, with an excellent collection of Italian, Flemish and Dutch paintings (including works by Correggio,…
- CERCIL – Musée-Mémorial des Enfants du Vel d'Hiv. Between 1941 and 1943, more than 16,000 Jews were interned in two camps about 50km northeast of Orléans, Beaune-la-Rolande and Pithiviers.
- Hôtel Groslot. The Renaissance-style Hôtel Groslot was built between 1530 and 1550 as a private mansion for lawyer and bailiff Jacques Groslot; it became Orléans’ city…
Orleans is an important town on the Loire River, and the main city in both the Loiret department and also the Centre (Loire valley) region. Situated south of Paris and east of Le Mans, it is a large town with more than 300 000 inhabitants.
Orleans boasts a rich historical, cultural and architectural heritage that is impossible to miss wherever you are in the city. Set on the banks of the Loire River, the city falls within the area of the Loire Valley classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
