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  1. The site of Orleans has been occupied since ancient times. Cenabum, the name of the settlement founded at this crossing point of the Loire, became a well-known and prosperous city on the north bank of the river protected from flooding. Later conquered by Caesar, Orleans was named Aurelianum in 4 AD.

  2. History and geography of the city of Orleans, France. Orléans, which derives its name from the Roman Aurelianum, was conquered by Julius Caesar in 52 bce.It became an intellectual capital under Charlemagne, emperor from 800 to 814, and in the 10th and 11th centuries it was the most important city in France after Paris. In 1429, during the Hundred Years’ War (1337–1453), after it had been ...

  3. The sites around Orleans not to miss. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Europe. There’s a big-city buzz on the broad boulevards and in the sparkling boutiques and elegant buildings of Orléans, 100km south of Paris. An important settlement by the time of the Roman conquest, the city sealed its place in history in 1429 when a young peasant girl by the name of Jeanne d’Arc (Joan of Arc) rallied the armies of ...

  6. Jul 20, 2021 · Orléans Guide: Planning Your Trip. Orléans in central France is a perfect central starting point for trips around the gorgeous Loire Valley, with its famous châteaux, gardens, and historic attractions. The city is best known for being the location of France's victorious battle against England in the 100 Years War, thanks to the indispensable ...

  7. Orleans (French: Orléans) is the capital of the Centre-Val de Loire region of north-central France, located some 120 km (75 miles) south-west of the French capital, Paris. The city has just above 100,000 citizens, with a total of 400,000 in the metropolitan area.

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