How to Spend a Perfect Day in Orléans with Itinerary Map

Sainte-Croix Cathedral

Orléans

Check Point
・Historical town liberated by Joan of Arc during the Hundred Years’ War

・Cathedrals and museums related to Joan of Arc

・Beautiful downtown area leading to the cathedral

【City description】

It’s a town famous for Joan of Arc because she released this city during the Hundred Years War. So, we can find her statue, her museum, her festival and her stained glass in the cathedral. You should visit the cathedral in particular.

【Overall rating】

 ★★★☆☆

【Time required】

 4 h 30

【Budget】

 12 euros

【Fatigue】

 ★★★☆☆



Itinerary Map

Navigation

【Start】
①Orléans Station

★Go to République St in front of the station. It takes 10 minutes.

②Martroi Square

★Go to Royale St and turn left to go to Albanais St. It takes 5 minutes by walk.

③History and Archeology Museum

★Continue to walk on the street and turn left. Then, turn right at the first crossroad.

④Sainte-Croix Cathedral

★Exit the cathedral and turn right to go to the museum next door.

⑤Art Museum

★Follow the tram tracks in front of the cathedral and head to the mansion on the left.

⑥Groslot’s House

★Go to Bretonnerie St. When you arrive at République St, turn right and go back to the station with the same route. It takes 15 minutes by walk.

【Goal】
Orléans Station


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【Start】

①Orléans Station

Gare d’Orléans

★Go to République St in front of the station. It takes 10 minutes.


②Martroi Square

Martroi Square

Place du Martroi

Time required: 5 min

Admission fee: 0 euro

This is the plaza at the entrance to the city center. In the center is a bronze statue of Joan of Arc.


★Go to Royale St and turn left to go to Albanais St. It takes 5 minutes by walk.


③History and Archeology Museum

History and Archeology Museum

Musée Historique et Archéologique de l’Orléanais

Time required: 60 min

Admission fee: 6 euros

Opening hour: 10 am – 1 pm / 2 pm – 6 pm
(open only in the afternoon from October to April)

Close: Monday, national holiday

This museum was built by renovating the Renaissance-style Capu building. There are exhibits such as the production process of animal statues, but the main attraction is the materials related to Joan of Arc. You can learn about her history, including paintings, photographs, and the Joan of Arc festival. There is also a joint ticket with museum ⑤.


★Continue to walk on the street and turn left. Then, turn right at the first crossroad.


④Sainte-Croix Cathedral

Sainte-Croix Cathedral

Cathédral Ste-Croix

Time required: 20 min

Admission fee: 0 euro

Opening hour: 9 am – 6 pm
(until 7 pm in summer / until 5 pm in winter)

Close: No

The cathedral is built in Francois Gothic style with detailed carvings. The interior is just as luxurious as the exterior, and features the emblems of various communities. The life of Joan of Arc is introduced in 10 stained glass windows.


★Exit the cathedral and turn right to go to the museum next door.


⑤Art Museum

Art Museum

Musée des Beaux Arts d’Orléans

Time required: 60 min

Admission fee: 6 euros

Opening hour: 10 am – 6 pm
(until 8 pm on Thursday)

Close: Monday, Sunday morning, national holiday

This is an art museum right next to the cathedral. The entrance is on the opposite side of the street from the tram. The unique display methods, such as a room filled with portraits of saints, are also a highlight. It mainly exhibits classical paintings from Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and other countries, as well as works from France from the 17th to 18th centuries. A painting of Joan of Arc’s triumphal return is also displayed at the entrance.


★Follow the tram tracks in front of the cathedral and head to the mansion on the left.


⑥Groslot’s House

Groslot’s House

Hôtel Groslot

Time required: 60 min / Admission fee: 0 euro

Opening hour: 10 am – noon / 2 pm – 6 pm
(10 am – 6 pm on weekend and in summer)

Close: national holiday

Opposite the museum is the residence of Jacques Groslot, magistrate of Orléans, which also incorporates Renaissance style. It was once also used as the city hall. The highlight is the gorgeous interior, which is as beautiful as the distinctive exterior walls. There is a bronze statue of Joan of Arc at the entrance. It’s more like a place to see the interior of a mansion than an art museum.


★Go to Bretonnerie St. When you arrive at République St, turn right and go back to the station with the same route. It takes 15 minutes by walk.



【Goal】

Orléans Station



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