Things To Do

Cathédrale Sainte-Croix d'Orléans

One of Orléans' main tourist sites is this spectacular cathedral where Joan of Arc came for mass during the siege of Orléans in 1429.

Rue de Bourgogne

Explore the old town of Orléans where you'll find traditional half-timbered homes around Rue de Bourgogne. You can also walk along Rue de la Bretonnerie to see mansions from the 1400's to the 1900's.

Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Orléans

See beautiful paintings by Vélazquez, Corregio, van Dyck, Breughel the Elder and Younger, Delacroix, Courbet, Picasso and Gauguin.

Château de Chambord

Château de Chambord is one of the most renowned castles in the Loire Valley, built in the 16th century.

Loire à Vélo Bike Ride

Orléans is located along the Loire à Vélo -- a 900-km cycle route across France -- and there are many bike paths around Orléans that you can explore. There are many places to rent a bike in Orléans, including Vélo Val de Loire (http://velovaldeloire.com/) and Détours de Loire (https://detoursdeloire.com/en/).

Wine Tour

The Loire Valley is famous for its vineyards -- click the "View" button to explore wine tours.

Le Brin de Zinc Restaurant

Casual French restaurant with lots of outdoor seating -- we loved the moules frites : )

Au Don Camillo II

Lively restaurant serving Italian food (in case you need a break from French food!)

La Parenthèse

Slightly more upscale French restaurant in a traditional half-timbered building with a lovely terrace.

L'Alchimie

Very cute wine bar on a small street in Orléans -- order charcuterie & wines from the Loire Valley.

La Mangeoire - Restaurant & Wine Bar

Merci

Great place for cocktails

Les Dix Fûts

Fun beer bar!

GlouGlou

Classic French food as well as Middle Eastern specialties