Orléans - Wikipedia
WEBOrléans 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.
Orleans | History, Geography, & Points of Interest | Britannica
WEBOrléans, 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 …
Official website of Orleans Tourist Office - Orléans Val de Loire …
WEBOrleans. Facing the Loire, this city on a human scale can be explored on foot or by bike. Orleans is on the map of city break destinations! Situated between the Loire castles and Paris, between culture and nature, it is a destination that is sure to recharge your batteries.
15 Best Things to Do in Orléans (France) - The Crazy Tourist
WEBJan 26, 2020 · Orléans’ old town is unexpectedly large, and ranges far outside the pedestrianised zone in the middle. Not all of the buildings are historic, but that only makes you value the beautiful half-timbered houses and renaissance palaces even more.
Site officiel de l'Office de Tourisme d'Orléans Métropole - Orléans …
WEBÀ une heure de Paris, Orléans Métropole mise à la fois sur sa modernité et sur l’authenticité de son patrimoine historique, culturel et naturel. Préparez votre visite avec l'Office de Tourisme d'Orléans Métropole. Incontournables, visites, CityPass, hébergements, activités, agenda...
Orléans travel - Lonely Planet | France, Europe
WEBOrléans. 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 ...
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WEBOrleans 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.
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WEBOrleans 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.
Orléans – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBOrleans (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.
Orléans - Tourism & Holiday Guide - France Voyage
WEBApr 29, 2013 · Orléans. Capital of the region Center-Loire Valley, Orléans takes place in the department of Loiret, a hundred kilometers from Paris. The town of Art and History, the town is located at the gates of the Sologne and the plains of the Beauce, in a region inscribed on the UNESCO world heritage.
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