Orléans

Orléans

Orléans is situated in the central-northern part of France. It is the capital of the Centre-Val de Loire region and the Loiret department, as well as a key hub for land and water transport, being the starting point of the canal connected to the Seine River. During the 10th and 11th centuries, the city served as the royal and capital city of France. In 1429, the French heroine Joan of Arc led the people to victory against the British occupying forces here. Today, it remains an important city in central-northern France.

Orléans is a national historical and cultural city in France and also a popular tourist destination, home to numerous museums where visitors can explore the city’s history and archaeology, natural sciences, and fine arts. The most famous church in the city is Orléans Cathedral, a Gothic-style structure. Other notable churches include the Church of Notre-Dame-de-Recouvrance and the Church of Saint-Marceau. The Maison de Jeanne d'Arc, the former residence of the young heroine Joan of Arc, is where she lived. In 1429, she liberated the city and is regarded as one of France’s greatest national heroes.

Walking through Orléans, you’ll enjoy fresh air at every turn, thanks to its many parks such as Parc de la Source, Parc Pasteur, Parc de l’Ile Charlemagne, and the Botanical Garden. Among them, Parc de la Source is the city’s largest urban green space and one of France’s rare man-made urban forest parks.

Orléans

Reason to visit: An important tourist city in central-northern France

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: France[France]

Province/department where the attraction is located: Centre Region [Centre Region]

City where the attraction is located: Orléans [Orléans]