Top 10 Things to do in Orleans, Centre-Val de Loire

February 9, 2022 Vivienne Hutton

Discover the best top things to do in Orleans, France including Hotel Groslot, Cathedrale Ste-Croix, Loire a Velo Cycle Path, Musee Memorial des enfants du Vel d'Hiv, Centre-ville, Place du Martroi, Musee des Beaux-Arts, Parc Floral Orleans, Jardin des Plantes, Maison de Jeanne d'Arc.
Restaurants in Orleans

1. Hotel Groslot

Place de l'Etape, 45000, Orleans France +33 2 38 79 22 30 http://www.tourisme-orleansmetropole.com/
Excellent
46%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 391 reviews

Hotel Groslot

Reviewed By Tanmouss - Oslo, Norway

Its charm comes from the bricks on the facade, the woodwork inside and particularly the painted ceilings and walls. Some precious furniture to be seen as well. The visit is free of charge and takes a few minutes.

2. Cathedrale Ste-Croix

Pl. Ste-Croix Place Sainte-Croix, 45000, Orleans France +33 2 38 24 05 05 http://www.tourisme-orleansmetropole.com/
Excellent
59%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,703 reviews

Cathedrale Ste-Croix

Reviewed By LiamBateman - Greater London, United Kingdom

This is an amazing cathedral and very interesting to visit. Plus during the summer check out the amazing light and sound show at night.

3. Loire a Velo Cycle Path

Orleans France +33 2 38 79 95 28 [email protected] http://www.loireavelo.fr
Excellent
69%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 137 reviews

Loire a Velo Cycle Path

4. Musee Memorial des enfants du Vel d'Hiv

45 rue du Bourdon Blanc, 45000, Orleans France +33 6 76 76 49 60 [email protected] http://www.cercil.fr
Excellent
61%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 46 reviews

Musee Memorial des enfants du Vel d'Hiv

5. Centre-ville

7 Venelle Saint Pierre Empont, 45000, Orleans France +33 6 45 63 38 22
Excellent
37%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 207 reviews

Centre-ville

Reviewed By phillipw907 - Chapel Hill, United States

I walked through the old city on Summer Solstice night, when street musicians of all kinds come out. The streets are generally quite clean, and the small streets and alleys slope down from the cathedral to the Loire, holding little surprises like sculptures, small parks, and timbered buildings. A soothing place to relax, and if you're in a non-soothing part, a more relaxed part is close by.

6. Place du Martroi

45000, Orleans France
Excellent
36%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 519 reviews

Place du Martroi

Reviewed By L5334EMsharonk - Occitanie, France

Easy to find right in the centre leading to the old centre. The square is dominated by the statue of Joan of Arc who is a heroine if mine so I had to see the statue.

7. Musee des Beaux-Arts

1 rue Fernand Rabier, 45000, Orleans France +33 2 38 79 21 55 http://www.orleans-metropole.fr/330/le-musee-des-beaux-arts.htm
Excellent
29%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 191 reviews

Musee des Beaux-Arts

8. Parc Floral Orleans

avenue du Parc Floral, 45072, Orleans France +33 2 38 49 30 00 [email protected] http://www.parcfloraldelasource.com/
Excellent
42%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 718 reviews

Parc Floral Orleans

Reviewed By FatBoyTravels - Oxford, United Kingdom

Nice gardens at the rear of the university. A little way out of Orleans but easily reachable via the tram. Just a word of warning with the trams: we tried to pay for our tickets at the tram stop machine with five different visa and MasterCard debit/credit cards but eventually had to hunt around for correct change (coins only) in order to pay. The gardens themselves are beautiful but very little is open in the morning. We arrived at 11:30 and the only refreshment stall open was at the mini golf. The shop nor the train was operating until 14:30. Don't be put off though, it was a lovely walk through very attractive gardens including multiple play areas for children and a small animal area. The butterfly house is small but again a stunning attraction included in the price of your garden admission. Give it a go.......

9. Jardin des Plantes

15 avenue de Saint Mesmin, 45100, Orleans France http://www.orleans-metropole.fr/638/jardin-des-plantes.htm
Excellent
31%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 64 reviews

Jardin des Plantes

10. Maison de Jeanne d'Arc

3 Place du General de Gaulle, 45000, Orleans France +33 2 38 68 32 63 [email protected] http://www.jeannedarc.com.fr/maison/maison.htm
Excellent
6%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
34%
Poor
30%
Terrible
15%
Overall Ratings

2.5 based on 230 reviews

Maison de Jeanne d'Arc

This is a reproduction of the small house where Joan of Arc stayed in 1429.

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