Orleans is an ancient French city on the banks of the Loire River.

Orleans is proud of its historical past and keeps significant monuments of the past with a vivid imprint of events from different eras. In this very famous corner of France, history was made, and feats were accomplished, and fierce battles of the Hundred Years War were going on under the fortress walls. The ancient city is located in the center of the country, and its location is very advantageous due to its proximity to Paris, the most attractive of all capitals in the world. Orleans is of great tourist interest and is visited by people from all over the world. One of the most historic corners of France is located in the Loire Valley - a picturesque area with a river and fairy-tale castles, surrounded by an aura of royal intrigues and love legends.

For a comfortable trip, many tourists prefer to use car rental services in France. The average cost of renting a car in Paris is 18 euros per day, in Cannes - 19 euros per day.

Orleans is one of the European cities that perfectly reflects the art and history, traditions and character of the French people. The administrative center has acquired the honorary status of a city that has preserved stunning architectural monuments and allocated huge funds for the most valuable restoration of ancient masterpieces that suffered during the war.

A developed tourist infrastructure allows you to travel throughout the country and it is worth emphasizing that transport links with all corners of France perfectly meet European standards. Foreign guests like the excellent service in modern hotels and charming hotels located in spacious old mansions surrounded by flower gardens and chic fountains. As you know, the French love to drink coffee and eat delicious food outside the home, so there are so many restaurants, cafes and small eateries in all cities of France, and Orleans is no exception, and a large number of special ships are moored at its embankment, performing the function of "floating romance" and chic places with amazing menus.

The Loire Valley is famous for its unusually picturesque provincial territories, replete with fertile fields, vineyards, orchards with juicy fruits, forests with dense thickets, and among all this magnificence, travel will really seem like a fairy tale. Castles were built in this unforgettable place, and today nature is combined with history, which has preserved the features of the Middle Ages in the architecture of luxurious residences.

Orleans is a large city in France and is divided into several regions, separated by the banks of the Loire and connected by modern bridges with roads and railways. The city is located in a temperate zone with mild winters, warm summers and very comfortable autumns.

Sights of Orleans

• King's Bridge is a favorite place for tourists who prefer this place to admire the panorama of the city.

• The Cathedral of the Holy Cross is a real gem of the historic center and impresses with its unusually skillful stained glass windows depicting famous biblical and heroic scenes. A beautiful Gothic masterpiece of architecture was laid back in the eighth century, and the townspeople gather at its walls, decorated with festive lighting, at a festival dedicated to the significant event of the past - the liberation of Orleans, which still remembers its folk heroine - Joan of Arc.

• The City Hall is intended for wedding ceremonies and the view of this building, which looks like a chic mansion, delights with beautiful facades and stunning interiors.

• Orleans museums deserve special attention, and among them it is worth highlighting the Museum of Fine Arts with collections and collections of paintings by famous artists of the past. And in a chic building of the Renaissance, there is a museum of history and archeology with expositions presented in its exhibition halls that arouse great interest among visitors.The cobbled old streets of Orleans enchant with medieval buildings and luxurious estates of the nobility. Enthusiastic tourists have a great opportunity to take photos of sights, participate in interesting excursions with experienced guides and walk along neat boulevards full of bright windows of restaurants and shops, buy nice souvenirs and relax with a cup of frothy coffee in street cafes.