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Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: Cathedrale Ste-Croix- the typical sample of a "burning" gothic style. The initial cathedral practically was completely destroyed during religious wars. Yhe crowning of Gugo Capeth took place in an old cathedral in 987. The new Cathedral was constructed in XVII century. It...
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: First of all the city associates with "the Orlean's maiden". It is considered that Jeanne d'Arc in 1429, burning with the desire to release the country from English presence and to crown the king, strucked a crushing blow to the opponent here. Jeanne's equestrian statue is...
black_mimi99 Says: Orleans is also a fine place to dine, with a particularly vast choice of ethnic restaurants on the city's Rue De Bourgogne, the main drag which also is the center of the nightlife scene.
black_mimi99 Says: The original 13th century cathedral was destroyed in the 16th century by the Huguenots, and rebuilt between the 17th and 19th centuries in its present Gothic style. Of particular interest are the rose window dedicated to Louis XIV, the chapel of Joan of Arc, the ornate...
black_mimi99 Says: This Tower near to the St. Croix Cathedral, but I don't know what this tower is, b'cos we can't enter in to see, it's surrounded by the houses and no way to go in....
black_mimi99 Says: There are 5 bridges in the town cross the river, and this is one that over the Loire river.
black_mimi99 Says: This one of the timbered house become restaurant.
City's Historical and Archeological Museum
black_mimi99 Says: History of the city can be found in this musuem.
black_mimi99 Says: The street around here typical of mediaval style....
black_mimi99 Says: Streets around the cathedral full of charming timbered houses, most of that timbered houses become cafes, restaurants, shops. Walking around here it's nice to admiring all that houses.
codrutz Says: Streets of the old Orleans, around the Cathedral, are lovely, with cafes and nice half timbered houses. Did I mention that I saw in France more half timbered house than in any other country?
1 Review and 50 Opinions This is a budget and slightly charmless hotel as far as decor goes but the lady who runs it is...
1 Review and 8 Opinions ... das kleine Hotel liegt mitten in den engen Gassen von Orléans Altstadt an einem schönen Platz...
BISTROT "LA MANGEOIRE": Bistrot à l'ancienne
Cidricu Says: In the historical center of Orléans, near the Loire, this very small restaurant is very friendly and original for its dishes. Better call and book before going because it's always crowded (for lunch by the workers who have their break and for supper by those who know the...
BRASSERIE "LA CIGOGNE": Comme en Alsace / A touch of Alsace
Cidricu Says: This big restaurant, very famous and appreciated in Orléans, always crowded, offers all the most cooking specialities from Alsace with their "Flammenküche" (also called "Tartes Flambées" in French) and their "Choucroute" (a big plate made of cabbage and meat).It's open 7...
MacEwans: The least Irish Irish Bar ever!
Bananz Says: This is a really popular bar with everybody but particularly students. It is supposedly an Irish bar but the only thing Irish about it is the fact that there is a dusty old flag in the corner and that it sells Guiness!Once you get past this though it is a great bar to go...
Key West: Best rhum bar in town!
Bananz Says: This is one of the best bars in town. It is where my friends and I went every weekend while we were here teaching English for a year!If you like rhum they have about 20 different jars all with different flavourings in eg. lime, cinnamon, passion fruit etc. Be careful though...
black_mimi99 Says: Orléans is served by two main railway station: the central Gare d'Orléans and the Gare des Aubrais-Orléans, in the northern suburbs. Most long distance trains only stop at the Les Aubrais-Orléans station, which offers connections to Paris, Lille, Tours, Brive-la-Gaillarde,...
lichinga Says: High-Speed train (TGV) is connecting Paris to Orleans several times a day.From Orleans, you may visit the valley by bus or even by train. The French railways system is quite efficient, although regionalised, so that timetables are more difficult to be found whenever you have...
sandravdp Says: Not all French eat cheese, baguettes, salami and drink wine ofcourse. But you can get these things every where in France. These goods are the best too in France and no where else :) So go and taste this culture food :)Some cultural history about Orleans: In the 10th and 11th...
sandravdp Says: Backpack, sportsbag or suitcase. It depends on how you want to travel and what kind of accomodation you would like to use. Dress lightly in summer. Always bring a sweater and a pair of trousers, the nights can be chilly. Anti mosquito cream or spray and suncream. Good...
This is a map with Orleans and...
sandravdp Says: This is a map with Orleans and the Castle area Loire around it. You can see most of the castles here around the map. I will put more pictures and information about all the pretty castles (Chambord and Blois for example) in my travellogue to be later on.
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The Clock Tower of Chinon castle.
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Q: I only have time to go to one of the these two towns because I am biking from Tours for a few days. If I only have one day to do...
A: It depends on what you want to see, but I'd say go to Blois. It has a famous chaateau and a lovely Old Town . . . and is a LOT closer to Tours than Orleans. That would...
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I have visited Orleans and the beautiful castle and river area 'Loire et Cher' in 1997. I enjoyed it all a lot, when you visit nice castles around here you just feel as you returned to the Middle...
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I've got some interesting experiences in Orléans. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 6 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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Orleans was our starting point in the Loire Valley tour of sites and chateaux. Orleans is the capital of the Loiret departement (of the 100 departements France is divided in) and of the Centre region...
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Orleans and the Loire Valley Castles
Les Chateaux de la Loire are one of the must-visit spot in France. Orleans may be the initial basis for the trip, but Tours or Angers may be considered useful as well. The castels and villas which...
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Not far from Paris is the Loire Valley - playground of kings and queens for centuries. This is the location of the beautiful chateaux that France is known for. Take for instance Chateau Chenonceau, or...
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