"Between Heaven and Loire" is the motto of Orléans, the capital of the French department of the Loiret of the central region of France . In support of these words on the tourist emblem of Orléans, two curved blue forks (one - the vault of heaven, the other - the smooth surface of the river) embrace the silhouette of historic buildings the city drowning in the green rounds of the Orleans forests . Orleans associates with the general public primarily with the Orleans virgin . Actually, this is one of two iconic cities in the fate of the famous heroine: Rouen became the place of her execution, lean had a much more enjoyable role - after a months-long siege, he was released in a matter of days by the troops of Joan of Arc during the Hundred Years War .
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How to get to Orléans
Orléans is located 120 km southwest of Paris, the nearest international airport is the name Charles de Gaulle, where up to 10 joint flights of Aeroflot and Air France from Sheremetyevo land each day. How to get from the airport to the city center, see the Paris page.
From Paris to Orléans you can get by train from the state company SNCF. From Paris station Austerlitz (Gare d'Austerlitz) approximately twice per hour depart trains to Orleans. You can arrive at the station Orleans (Gare d 'Orléans or Orléans Center) or drive to the nearest neighboring town of Fleury-les-Aubrais, located just 3 km from Orléans. In both cases, the journey takes about 1 hour. There is a regular bus service between the Flory-lez-Aubre train station and the center of Orleans
If you are renting a car, it is easy to get to the motorway A10 from the capital to Orléans. Usually the road takes no more than 1 hour, but avoiding peak hours is recommended in any case. The national road N20 is usually less busy, but the journey time increases because of the speed limit in many villages along the way.
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Transportation
According to Orléans it is most convenient to move on foot or by bike. In the city there is an extensive network of tram routes, but, firstly, it connects the city center with the suburbs and is not designed for movement between attractions, and secondly, is currently experiencing a global reconstruction.
You can rent a bicycle at the city the Vélo + program. In Orleans there are 28 rental stations operating around the clock, and more than 300 bicycles for rent. For 1 EUR per day or 3 EUR per week (with a deposit of 150 €) you get the right to take a bicycle at any of the rental points and after the bike ride back to the nearest one. The first half-hour rental is free, for further use, a fee of 0, 5 EUR per hour is charged. Starting from the second hour, the cost is 2 EUR per hour.
See the list of bicycle lanes and build an optimal the route of movement can be found on the site of the city program for encouraging cycling.
Weather in Orléans
Orleans is interesting in any weather.
Cloudy, light rain + 11 ° C in the afternoon + 9 ° С night ° C water |
Cloudy, light rain + 7 ° C in the afternoon + 8 ° With night ° C water |
Cloudy, light rain + 10 ° C in the afternoon + 2 ° C at night ° C water |
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Shopping and shops of Orleans
In addition to a variety of souvenirs with the image of Jeanne d Ark and the attractions of Orléans here you should purchase the landmark products of the local gastronomy: cotignac - quince jelly in a round spruce box, vinegars of all tastes and shades, famous from the 16th century, the Orleans mustard, sweets and pastries, pear vodka and cheese, saffron, and also a special type of unfiltered beer named after the omnipresent Jeanne: La Johannique
In the center of Orleans there are many famous European brands such as H & M and the department of the largest national retailer of the Galeries Lafayette
consist City "showcases Orleans' Association (Les Vitrines d'Orléans). Entering its website, you can see the full list of places worth shopping.
Cuisine and restaurants of Orleans
Orleans - more than 150 restaurants of various gastronomic traditions: from authentic Orleans to French, Mediterranean, Italian, Greek, etc.
The pearls of the Orleans gastronomy mentioned above set the tone for the creations of local chefs: cotignac is an indispensable dessert (or a component of desserts) at the end of the meal, vinegars are generously seasoned with salads and snacks, and pear vodka, along with unchanged with French wine, be sure to accompany local dishes.
Book popular Orleans hotels at the best prices
| Best Western Hôtel d'Arc from 6,203 rubles Orléans 37 Ter, rue de la République | Novotel Orléans La Source from 6 134 rubles Orléans 2, rue Honoré de Balzac | Mercure Orleans Center from 6 479 rubles Orléans 44, Quai Barentin |
| Hôtel de l'Abeille from 6 754 rubles . Orléans 64 rue Alsace Lorraine | Appart'City Orléans from 2 757 rubles Orléans 4 rue de Lahire | Comfort Hotel Orléans Sud from 3 309 rubles Orléans rue Anthelme Brillat Savarin - Zone Expo Sud |
| Hôtel Archange from 4,756 rubles Orléans 1 Boulevard de Verdun | Séjours & Affaires Orléans Jeanne D'Arc from 2 964 rubles Orléans 11 Place Du 6 Juin 1944 | Le Bannier Hotel Restaurant from 3 998 rubles Orléans 13 Rue du Faubourg Bannier |
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Orleans
Studying the sights of Orléans, sometimes you want to exclaim: "Is there anything here not a name ..?!" "The Orleans maiden is the local navel of the Earth, to which a good half of buildings, cathedrals and churches are dedicated, and do not be surprised when her name appears in front of you in any more or less noteworthy places.
Cathédrale Sainte-Croix ) - the architectural dominant of the city center, as in most historical cities of France, is made in the Gothic style. The building was laid in the 6th century, but these ancient fragments have not survived to this day. During the Middle Ages the cathedral was rebuilt many times, destroyed and restored until it was restored to its present form in the beginning of the 19th century and was dedicated to Joan of Arc.
The house of Joan of Arc is famous for its half-timbered walls: wooden diagonal bearing beams. Here lived a national heroine during the liberation of Orleans. On the first floor, various art exhibitions are changing each other today, and the rooms on the second and third floors tell us about Jeanne's life.
Even more deeply immersed in the life of a warlike virgin can be in the Center of Joan of Arc, a vast historical archive and a scientific institute that studies its fate in the context of the turbulent events of the French Middle Ages. Leaving a preliminary application, you can access the historical documents stored in the center.
In the central city square Martroi (Martroi) in addition to the equestrian statue of Joan of Arc, there are many benches that have a contemplative rest to the murmur of the fountains.
Hotel Groslot is a fine example of late Gothic, a rare style of "troubadour". In addition to frivolous turrets, bay windows and stingrays, be sure to inspect the interior: it is so beautiful that on Saturdays the Groslo Hotel serves as a local wedding palace (therefore on this day it is not open for visiting).
In the beautiful Renaissance Hotel Cabu, is the Historical and Archaeological Museum of Orleans, and in the vicinity - the Museum of Fine Arts. The entrance is made on a single ticket, on the first Sunday of every month - for free
If you are tired of walking through the historic center of Orleans, you can go out of town - 10 km away there is a wonderful botanical park - Parc Floral de la Source. Nourished by the waters of the natural source of Loiret, on 30 hectares of the park thousands of names of local and tropical plants bloom. Exotic butterflies flutter in a separate indoor pavilion
Orleans Tourism Office conducts interesting thematic excursions, accompanied by a city guide, lasting from half an hour to two hours. The average cost is 5-7 EUR
And finally, fans of the historical action are invited to attend the Festival in honor of Joan of Arc, held in Orléans annually in the first week of May. The program includes carnival processions, folklore, musical and theatrical performances, as well as the popular Fair of Farm Products in the Loire region.