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Things to see in Orléans (France): 36 places and when to go
Orléans is a city in France with around 217,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 36 places in and around it, mainly History (20), Food and drink (7), Temples (5). The best known are Orléans Cathedral, Château de Meung-sur-Loire and Château de Chamerolles. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 12. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 47.9004, 1.9
- Population
- About 217,000
- Places
- 36 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (20) · Food and drink (7) · Temples (5) · With kids (3) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 98 km as the crow flies
What to see in Orléans
The places in and around Orléans, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Orléans CathedralCathedral located in Loiret, in France793 m
- Château de Meung-sur-LoireCastle in Meung-sur-Loire, France18 km
- Château de ChamerollesCastle27 km
- Basilica of Our Lady of CléryBasilica located in Loiret, in France14 km
- George V Bridge, OrléansRoad and tram bridge498 m
- Château de Dunois (Beaugency)History24 km
- Church of Saint-Aignan, OrléansCatholic religious building in Orléans, France1.2 km
- La Cour-Dieu AbbeyAbbey located in Loiret, in France25 km
- Château de BoisgibaultFrench chateau13 km
- Château de Bon-HôtelChâteau in Centre-Val de Loire, France26 km
- dolmen de CoulmiersMegalithic site in Épieds-en-Beauce (Loiret, France)19 km
- Notre-Dame-de-Recouvrance ChurchCatholic religious building in Orléans, France202 m
- Hôtel GroslotHistory649 m
- Orléanais Historical and Archaeological MuseumFrench historical museum388 m
- Pierre du Vert-GalantDolmen in Tavers, France28 km
- Dolmen de la pierre tournanteDolmen in Tavers, France27 km
- episcopal palacePalace in Orléans, France936 m
- equestrian statue of Joan of ArcStatue by Denis Foyatier in Orléans, France367 m
- Franco-prussian war museum in Loigny-la-BatailleMuseum in French department Eure-et-Loir28 km
- Réserve naturelle nationale de Saint-MesminProtected area in France7.0 km
- Tour Saint-FirminHistory · Temples24 km
- ArchéovillageWith kids27 km
- Brasserie du VauretBrewery12 km
- Brasserie HopRockBrewery7.5 km
And the other 12, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Brasserie La Riff, La Brasserie des écluses, La brasserie du Four à Briques, Mouss’bat, Valérie Deneufbourg
- With kids: Chapit'O, Kidy Land
- Hiking: De Pithiviers à Orléans, Via Turonensis par Orléans, Orléans - Meung-sur-Loire
- History: Dolmen de la Pierre Luteau, Tour de César, Beaugency
- Nature: Espace Naturel Sensible des Dolines de Limère
When to go to Orléans
The best time to visit Orléans is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:36
- FebPossible9:59
- MarBest time11:35
- AprBest time13:25
- MayBest time14:57
- JunBest time15:48
- JulBest time15:27
- AugBest time14:06
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:34
- NovPossible8:59
- DecPossible8:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 12. In April, 36 of the 36 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Orléans
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 98 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Châteauneuf-sur-Loire9 places24 km
- Abbéville-la-Rivière10 places53 km
- Blois27 places55 km
- Buthiers20 places59 km
- Montargis9 places63 km
- Chartres12 places68 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Orléans?
The best known: Orléans Cathedral, Château de Meung-sur-Loire, Château de Chamerolles, Basilica of Our Lady of Cléry, George V Bridge, Orléans. In all, 36 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Orléans?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 12.
How do you get to Orléans?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 98 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Orléans as the destination and these 36 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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