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Orléans is located in the northern bend of the Loire, which crosses from east to west. Orléans belongs to the vallée de la Loire sector between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes-sur-Loire, which was in 2000 inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
- 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.
An hour from Paris, Orleans relies on both its modernity and the authenticity of its historical, cultural and natural heritage. Prepare your stay with the Orleans Tourist Office. Must-sees, visits, CityPass, accommodation, activities, calendar...
Située au cœur du Val de Loire et aux portes des régions naturelles de la forêt d'Orléans, de la Sologne et de la Beauce, et à environ 120 kilomètres au sud de Paris, Orléans est en 2021 la commune la plus peuplée de la région Centre-Val de Loire après Tours avec 116 617 habitants.
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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.
