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Capital of the Centre-Val de Loire region and ideally situated on the Loire River, Orleans is surrounded by swathes of stunning countryside—the regions of Sologne, Beauce and Gâtinais—not to mention the Loire Valley and its famous royal châteaux. The city once liberated by Joan of Arc boasts a rich mix of heritage sites and historical landmarks that have put it on the world map. Explore its region, river, history, monuments and attractions, museums, parks and gardens and more.
Historical heritage
Orleans’ growth has always been closely linked to its river, the Loire....
The Loire and Loiret
Orleans and its metropolitan area of 21 towns and villages make up Orléanais...
Cool and unusual
Orleans has plenty of surprises in store for anyone wishing to venture off...
Suggested itineraries
Fancy a long weekend or city break in Orleans? Just one hour from Paris,...
A metropolis on the move
Visit Orleans, a dynamic city in the heart of Val de Loire!
Orleans...