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Orléans on foot in 1 day – Self-guided tour + Google Maps

For tourists who want visit Orléans on foot , I share with you a tourist circuit that allows you to discover the most beautiful places in Orléans in 1 day!

En trip to paris or road trip around the Loire Valley Castles , making a day visit to Orleans is worth it!

Yes but then:

• How to visit Orleans on foot?
• What to visit in Orléans?
• Where are the most beautiful sites?
• Which walking route to see the emblematic places of Orleans?

I propose below my Orléans tourist circuit with the Google Map of the route to follow in pedestrian GPS mode!

How to visit Orléans in 1 day?

To visit Orléans in 1 day, you can choose themed guided tours offered by the Office of Tourism . You can also take the little tourist train which goes around the historical sites telling you the history of the city.

But, in my opinion, the best way to visit Orléans is to do it on foot! Indeed, the capital of Loiret is not large and all the tourist sites concentrated between the historic center of Orleans and the banks of the Loire. It is therefore easy and pleasant to take a short route to discover them by walking!

What to visit in Orléans in 1 day?

When we talk about the city of Orleans, we necessarily think of Joan of Arc "the Maid of Orleans", an emblematic figure in the history of France and the 100 Years War.

Yes, but Orléans is not just that! In fact, Orléans also has pretty taverns on the banks of the Loire, street art, alleys with red brick facades, half-timbered houses, architectural heritage from the Renaissance era, mysterious crypts. In short, Orléans is a city full of surprises and interests!

And if you only have one day to spend in Orléans, you can still visit the city's most beautiful tourist sites:

• Place of the Loire
• Georges V Bridge

Royal Street

• House of Joan of Arc
• Martroi Square
• Groslot Hotel
• Museum of Fine Arts

Cathedral Sainte-Croix d'Orleans

Burgundy street.

• Crypt Saint Aignan

Quai du Chatelet

• Guinguette on the banks of the Loire

These are in fact all the stages of my tourist circuit to visit Orléans in 1 day on foot.

Google Maps route to visit Orléans on foot

Here is the route of my self-guided walking tour that you can follow in pedestrian GPS mode:

Day program to visit Orléans on foot

This route for visit Orléans on foot represents 3,5 kilometers of walking during the day and can be organized as follows:

• Morning itinerary : from the Place de la Loire car park to the Musée des Beaux Arts (about 2 kilometers walk).
• Afternoon Itinerary : from the Fine Arts Museum to the Quai du Châtelet (about 1,5 kilometers).

Orleans in 1 day – Morning tours

To make my circuit, the most practical, if you are by car, is to park in the underground car park of the Halles-Charpenterie Place of the Loire . Indeed, it is the starting point of the walk.

The George V Bridge

To start my little walking tour, without being a real visit, we have to go and see the Georges V bridge, which was once called the Pont Royal. Built from 1751, it is the oldest bridge in Orleans.

200 meters from the bridge, my circuit goes through Rue Royale. This lively shopping street is special for its arcades and symmetrical pavilions dating from the 18th century. All along this street, there are a succession of magnificent mansions and shops, some of which are as old as the street:

• The Royal Chocolate Factory founded in 1760 and frequented in particular by Louis XV;
• La Drogerie Morette, which opened in 1903;
• The Pépin jewelry store from 1939.

The House of Joan of Arc

Continuing on rue de Bourgogne, you will arrive at the Maison de Jeanne d'Arc. But let's be clear: this is not the real house of Joan of Arc but a 1965 reconstruction of the home of Jacques Boucher where Joan of Arc was lodged for a while in 1429.

In fact, Joan of Arc lived until she was 18 in the village of Domremy on the Meuse river.

The House of Joan of Arc in Orléans is today a museum with a multimedia room, a cartography of the epic of Joan of Arc and an illustrated chronology of the heroine through the centuries.

Place du Martroi

From the House of Joan of Arc, you have to walk 5 minutes following my route to arrive at Place du Martroi.

It is the main square of Orleans where the equestrian statue of Joan of Arc stands proudly. Inaugurated in 1855, this statue represents Joan of Arc giving thanks to God.

The Groslot Hotel

By taking rue d'Escures, you will arrive in a few minutes at the Hôtel Groslot. It is a former 16th century mansion which is a must for sightseeing in Orleans.

This magnificent group of buildings from the Renaissance period, which has served as a town hall since the revolution, can be visited free of charge.

Beaux-arts museum

You might not have time, but if you are into painting, this museum has wonderful collections of Italian, Flemish, Dutch and French paintings from all eras. This museum is just 170 meters from Hôtel Groslot.

Orleans in 1 day – Afternoon tours

After your lunch break, following my itinerary, you will arrive at the beautiful Place Sainte Croix to visit the Cathedral.

Ranked 5th largest Gothic Cathedral in France, it was built from 1287 and was inaugurated in 1929. To know the evolution of this Cathedral and its link with the history of France, do not hesitate to read about its Wikipedia article .

To reach the Crypte Saint Aignan, my itinerary will take you through the rue de Bourgogne. It is a street that is popular with those who like to party as it has many bars, pubs and restaurants. In this district, you can also admire some beautiful half-timbered houses.

Saint-Aignan Crypt

The next stop on my tourist circuit is located under the Saint-Aignan church. It is the Saint-Aignan crypt which is only accessible with a guide. I therefore recommend that you book through the tourist a guided tour of this 11th century vestige which was dedicated to the cult of the relics of Saint-Aignan, patron of Orleans.

From the Crypt, you will have to walk 7 minutes to reach the quai du Châtelet. This promenade runs along the Loire with a succession of restaurants and guinguettes.

Also note that you can rent an electric boat or take a nice trip on the Loire with   Boat trips and discoveries on the Loire .

Guinguette on the banks of the Loire: La Sardine

When you are on the Quai du Châtelet, I recommend that you end your day of sightseeing in Orléans with a good time: Head for the Guinguette La Sardine ! There you can have an aperitif or a bite to eat while listening to a music concert, or why not dance at a traditional ball.

Where to stay to visit Orléans on foot?

For a successful weekend in Orléans, I recommend an exceptional place ideally located for visiting Orléans on foot. No bling bling, no huge buffets with around thirty customers, no standardized rooms, no, this is accommodation with character and incredible charm!

Indeed, it is a mansion in a magnificent 18th century building which offers beautiful, well-equipped rooms.

Ideally located for visiting the city (far from neighborhoods to avoid in Orléans ) and to spend a good evening in the city center, this guest house offers a refined and delicious breakfast!

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• The Best Spots to Visit on a Tour of Île d'Orléans

Soak up the beauty of the island countryside and fill your picnic basket with treats on a leisurely trip to Île d’Orléans. With its ancestral homes dating back to the 17 th  century, the island is a treasure trove of French heritage right here in North America. 

The island is a boundless source of inspiration for local artists of every stripe who find all kinds of ways to share their creations, while local makers work with an abundance of terroir goods. The village shops and roadside stands are at their liveliest from mid-June to mid-October, while the scenery offers something new with each passing season. 

To make the most of your visit, head out on Chemin Royal in a counterclockwise loop. It will take you through 6 charming villages, almost all of which are ranked as some of the prettiest in the province of Québec. Here are a few suggested stops, but the most important thing is to leave room for spontaneity. See something that sparks your curiosity? Go check it out! 

Start With Wine Tastings

Begin the tour of the island with tastings of two exceptional vineyards that allows you to enjoy a view of Montmorency Falls.

In summer, accompany your organic wine tasting with a wood-fired pizza at Vignoble Sainte-Pétronille or order a signature platter created by renowned chef Laurent Godbout at Saint-Pierre Le Vignoble .

Chocolaterie de l’Île d’Orléans

Chocolaterie de l’Île d’Orléans has everything to recommend it, starting with the ice cream and chocolate. From there, you can take a stroll down Rue Horatio-Walker for a superb view of Québec City and admire the mansions on the tip of the island. 

Pick Your Own Strawberries on Île d'Orléans

Stop by the only organic strawberry farm on the island to pick your own from late June to mid-July. A number of farms have a pick-your-own option for strawberries and other berries (including raspberries, blueberries, and black currants), and sell their seasonal harvests at roadside stands. 

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Parc maritime de Saint-Laurent

In the 1830s, the parish of Saint-Laurent was home to some twenty rowboat builders and a few family shipyards. A visit to the maritime park is a trip back in time to the era of wooden boatbuilding, with an authentic 19th-century chalouperie where rowboats were built.

We loved renting a scooter and exploring Ile d'Orleans, trying out freshly baked croissants and indulging in blackcurrant wines! -Claudia Nieroda et Kaan Blofield, The Lost Two, Toronto

Confiturerie Tigidou

Made exclusively with berries grown on Île d’Orléans, the jams at Confiturerie Tigidou are a taste sensation. Plus, the 1920s-inspired interior is highly Instagrammable.

Manoir Mauvide-Genest

Built in 1734 in the time of New France, this gorgeous country manor is one of the last seigneurial homes still standing in Québec. Take the guided tour to learn about Jean Mauvide and Marie-Anne Genest and their sumptuous home, which is full of artefacts from life in the 18 th century. 

Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans

With its red-roofed church and rows of mid-19 th century neoclassical homes, this charming village is a must-visit. Take a walk along the beach and pop in to try Du Capitaine’s craft vinegars  and products.

La Seigneurie de l'Île d'Orléans

The five gardens and sprawling lavender fields at Seigneurie de l’Île are one of the island’s best-kept secrets. The grounds are open to visitors from June to October, as is the shop, where you’ll find a vast selection of products made with lavender essential oil. 

Saint-François-de-l’Île-d’Orléans

Saint-François encompasses the eastern tip of the island. From the top of the observation tower at the municipal rest stop, you can see the archipelago islands, Cap Tourmente, and the St. Lawrence River Estuary. Fun fact: the estuary is where the St. Lawrence’s fresh and salt waters mix, so there are all kinds of fish living in it. 

A stop in Saint-François is not complete without having tasted the ice cream made with goat's milk from Fromagerie Ferme Audet as well as the potato-based products —including the delicious donuts— from Saveurs de l'Isle d'Orleans .

Les Fromages de l’isle d’Orléans

Travel back in time to the 17 th century and taste the very first cheese made in America at Fromages de l’isle d’Orléans . The shopkeepers are dressed in period clothing and serve up their fabulous fromages. There’s a faisselle-style unripened cheese, a roasting cheese called the Paillasson de l’Isle, and plenty of other local goodies.

Maison Drouin

La Maison Drouin is one of the first homes built on Île d’Orléans in the 17 th  century and is the only authentic historic home that’s open to the public. It’s been converted into an interpretation centre where you can learn all about the history of Île d’Orléans and its rich heritage. 

Not far from there, Maison de nos Aïeux houses genealogical records on the 300 founding families from France that landed on Île d’Orléans before spreading out across America. Both attractions are located in the oldest parish on the island, which boasts a superb view of Côte-de-Beaupré and Mont Sainte-Anne. 

Microbrasserie de l'Île d'Orléans - Pub Le Mitan

The patio at the island’s only microbrewery is perfect for taking a break. Sample their fine craft beers named after some of the island’s historic figures. 

Relais des Pins Sugar Shack

Île d’Orléans is a choice destination for a sugar shack experience . Most sugar shacks are only open for meals in the spring, although some accept group bookings all year round. You can pick up maple syrup treats year-round at Relais des Pins . They even serve maple taffy on snow in the summer!

Pick Your Own Apples

After the abundance of berries in the summer, the island’s apples are ripe for the picking in September and October. Many orchards turn into family fun zones, with entertainment, inflatables, and tractor rides. Cidrerie Verger Bilodeau has cider tastings and apple products galore, including Madame Bilodeau’s famous apple pies! 

Vignoble Isle de Bacchus

Seeing the abundance of wild grapes growing on Île d’Orléans, Jacques Cartier dubbed it the “Isle of Bacchus” when he landed here in 1535. Centuries later, Isle de Bacchus embodies that same pioneering spirit, blazing a trail for vineyards in the province. The main building is a converted 18th century home with a fabulous wine cellar and bistro. Pull up a chair on the patio for a taste of the terroir. 

Cassis Monna & Filles

Visit this famous black currant grower and take a tour of their mini museum. There are tons of black currant products to try, including their award-winning black currant liqueur and their ice cream, sold only in the summer. 

Espace Félix-Leclerc

This interpretation centre dedicated to the life and work of Félix Leclerc is also a show venue for singer-songwriters from Québec and France. Take a quiet moment to walk along the path scattered with poems by Leclerc, a man who loved his island. 

Guided Tours of Île d’Orléans

If you prefer to follow an experienced tour guide around the island, there are a number of options. 

• With a private guide : Take a tour of Île d'Orléans as part of a personalized guided tour with Québec Discovery Tours .
• On a bus : Take a Québec Bus Tour from Old Québec to follow the Île d’Orléans flavour trail.  
• In a zodiac : If you feel the call of adventure on the open river but aren’t that keen on paddling, Croisières Orléans offers excursions in a zodiac. It’s a great way to experience the St. Lawrence River and its coves, tides, and currents. It is also possible to explore the island with a departure from Québec with Excursions Maritimes Québec . 

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Study at Excelia in Tours 

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Following its takeover of ESCEM, Excelia expanded its activities to Tours, a city perfectly located in an economically prosperous and dynamic region. As of 2025, Excelia’s Tours campus will be moving to new premises. It will be located in the 2 Lions district of the city, in the heart of a developing area already boasting a number of company headquarters as well as other higher education establishments. The construction of this new campus reflects Excelia’s desire to provide its employees and students with premises that are modern, attractive and environmentally friendly.

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Our Tours Campus… Where tradition and new technology converge 

Situated in the heart of the Loire valley which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site , Tours is above all known for its impressive historical heritage , and it’s here that Excelia has been developing a new campus since the start of 2019. This evolution is in keeping with the objective of providing excellent management education in a rich and attractive region .

Tours offers an exceptional living environment, with the Loire River having shaped its history, culture, landscape and heritage. It is a modern and dynamic student city, renowned today for its lifestyle, monuments, museums and gardens, and has been designated a Ville d’Art et d’Histoire.

As the region’s leading employment area, Tours Métropole Val de Loire continues to promote its economic development by a strategy built on its appeal. Also, as the leading local investor, not only does it support digital innovation and the creation of start-ups within the French Tech Loire Valley , but it also brings together all the key players in the region under a shared Tours Loire Valley brand.

With more then 20 000 businesses , a continually growing tourist industry, a highly efficient infrastructure, and as an important centre for research, Tours and its local region provide numerous job opportunities .

Nestled on the banks of the Loire and Cher rivers, Tours benefits from an ideal geographical location . As a veritable crossroads , it has great links to several major cities thanks to the motorway network, with Angers, Nantes, Le Mans and Orleans all within easy reach. By taking the A10 motorway, it’s only 2 ¼  hours by car to La Rochelle , making it easy to get to Excelia’s La Rochelle campus or to spend a weekend on the coast! However, its main asset remains its proximity to Paris , which can be reached in less than 1 hour by TGV ! There are numerous trains every day, ideal for carrying out an internship or work-study experience, or for simply enjoying a short break in the ‘City of Lights’!

If you dream of a short trip abroad, alone or with friends, it’s good to know that Tours Val de Loire airport , located to the North of the city, offers flights to several European cities ! You can jet off to London, Dublin or Porto with flights of only a couple of hours!

Life on campus 

♦  fil bleu network.

In the Touraine conurbation, the public transport network is operated by Fil Bleu , and they offer a Student Pass: the trams and buses complement each other to form a comprehensive and efficient network, offering a wide range of travel options seven days a week.

You can go to a ticket office to apply for and create your travel card, or you can do it all online on the Fil Bleu website e-boutique .

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♦  REMI network

REMI ( RE seau de M obilité I nterurbaine ) is the name of the multimodal network managed by the Centre Val de Loire Region, which includes :

The Tours conurbation, with a population of over 300 000, is just one hour from Paris by TGV. There are some 30 TGV services to and from Paris every day. Tours has a direct link to Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport.

Connections are also available to Orleans (1 hour 10 minutes) and La Rochelle (2.5 hours).

♦  jvmalin 

jvmalin is a platform for planning your itinerary that takes into account the d ifferent transport networks available in the region. It also offers  a single combined travel card for the various networks in the Centre-Val de Loire Region, using the different modes of transport. You can credit this card with different tickets from across the different networks.

Find out more about the jvmalin card

For daily journeys or pleasure rides, safe designated cycle paths continue to be developed throughout the Touraine conurbation. 585 km of cycle paths , the Loire à Vélo cycle route, and 12 000 bicycles for long-term hire, offer cyclists a high degree of mobility.

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Other useful links:

BlaBlaCar : operates a carshare platform as well as coaches for long distance journeys 

Flixbus : a long-distance European coach company

Citiz Tours : self-service car hire network in Tours

There are several university restaurants within close proximity to the campus:

RU des Tanneurs - 40 rue des Tanneurs, Tours

RU du Plat d’étain - Rue du Plat d’étain, Tours

Brasserie de Grandmont  - Parc Grandmont, Avenue Monge, Tours 

RU Tonnellé - 8 bis boulevard Tonnellé, Tours

La K’fet - 55 avenue Jean Portalis, Tours

RU du Technopôle - 40 avenue Jean Portalis, Tours

Cafétéria St Symphorien - 25 rue du Pont volant, Tours

RU St Symphorien - 25 rue du Pont volant, Tours

Cafétéria La Riche - 45 rue de la Parmentière, La Riche

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Every student embarking on studies is confronted with the inevitable challenge of finding a place to live ! And it’s not always a simple matter, especially when you don’t know the city and you have a fixed budget.

Another important aspect is the geographic location of the accommodation. If you’re looking for a lively area, you should focus on the city centre. Very popular for its shops, bars and medieval streets, in 2018 the city came first in the ranking of the most dynamic city centres in France. Areas surrounding the centre, such as Lakanal-Strasbourg, are also a good compromise. If you would like to be near Excelia yet still stay close to the city centre, then concentrate your search on the Deux-Lions area . It has excellent transport links , with two tram stops, enabling you to reach the heart of the city in just fifteen minutes!

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If you are already a student at Excelia , simply use your MyIntranet login to connect to the Studapart accommodation platform . If you have been accepted on one of our programmes, you will receive a link to be able to access Studapart when you finalise your enrolment, which will give you access to hundreds of exclusive offers : studios, shared flats, rooms in private homes, etc. and you will benefit from personalised support throughout your rental period!

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♦   University residences

The Crous of Tours has twelve university residences throughout the city which will enable you to find accommodation at affordable prices.

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♦   Association Jeunesse & Habitat

The Jeunesse & Habitat association assists young people in their mobility and contributes to their autonomy by providing flexible and adapted solutions in terms of accommodation and catering. The association manages a stock of high quality furnished accommodation , with reasonable rents and APL agreements, most of which are accessible to people with reduced mobility.

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To find out more about accommodation and possible help available (financial assistance, guarantees etc.), go to our dedicated page:

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You will quickly discover that Tours is a very lively student city indeed! In the old town, you’ll find a variety of smaller shops (for afternoon shopping) and some great little restaurants where you can meet up with friends. With its half-timbered houses, bars and terraces, Place Plumereau is one of the busiest and most pleasant places in Tours... it’s not to be missed!

♦  YEP’S… the Centre-Val de Loire advantage card 

The YEP’S advantage card allows you to discover a variety of cultural sites and benefit from discounts and good deals on numerous ticket prices and purchases: shows, concerts, festivals, cinema, books, visits to the Loire Châteaux, parks, gardens, museums, excursions, etc. It also gives you free access to a major cultural venue in each French department within the region.

To benefit, you must be between 15 and 25 years old and live in the Centre-Val de Loire region.

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♦  Le pass Culture - Entertainment and culture advantage card 

If you are over 18 years old and live in France, you are eligible for le pass Culture: it is a web-application which gives you €300, to be used over a period of 24 months from the year of your 18th birthday for local cultural events and online entertainment offers.

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♦  Culture-ActionS 

Culture-ActionS is a support scheme for student projects and initiatives , provided through the Crous and CNOUS network. Its aim is to provide financial and logistical support for student projects.

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Tours is a city bursting with cultural sites , making it impossible to list them all. Here are some of the best known:

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• Le Bâteau Ivre

The Bateau Ivre, a legendary music venue in the city of Tours, has reopened its doors after a ten-year closure. More than 1500 artists have played here including Noir Désir, La Mano Negra, Les Négresses Vertes, Stéphane Eicher, Pierre Palmade, Zazie, Brigitte Fontaine, Louise Attaque, Maurane, I AM, etc. Le Bateau is also used for music workshops, providing a springboard for emerging artists and is quite simply a pleasant place to meet up with friends.

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• Le Petit Faucheux  

Le Petit Faucheux is a small venue for jazz and music improvisation.

• Le Temps Machine

If you are passionate about music, you must visit Le Temps Machine , a venue for contemporary music which offers a varied programme of pop, rock, hip hop, etc. The ideal place to go for music and a friendly atmosphere !

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• Le Théâtre Olympia

The Olympia Theatre is a centre for the creation and performance of shows with a focus on contemporary productions.

♦ Excelia strongly promotes student clubs and associations, and considers commitment to be an integral part of the student experience.

Joining an association is above all an adventure , but it is also an opportunity to develop leadership skills and to go beyond the limits of your capabilities , and to even surprise yourself!

On campus you will find the flagship association BDE (Student Services office) which is in charge of student solidarity, coordinating and running all the student activities and creating opportunities for students to meet.

The BDS (Sports office) organises sporting events . It offers daily training sessions and coordinates student competitions.

♦ The City of Tours places great emphasis on sport and organises a number of major sporting events such as the Touraine Loire Valley Marathon , the Paris-Tours cycle race and the Howard Hinton Sevens (the largest French Rugby 7s tournament). There are numerous sports clubs and associations meaning there is something for everyone! Find out more about the SUAPS  (sports office) at the University of Tours, which offers some 70 activities and more than 200 hours of lessons with its Pack’Sport: aquagym, climbing, dance, fencing, etc.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned sports person, there is something for everyone!

Study Programmes available in Tours 

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• Appartement quartier historique Orleans

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Accommodation Where to sleep in Orleans

• From €135 Appartement avec belle vue sur la place du Martroi Fabulous 8.8 162 m - 20 Place du Martroi 2ème étage Apt A, 45000 Orléans Book details 
• From €165 Appartement F3 au balcon de la Place du Martroi Fabulous 8.8 162 m - 20 Place du Martroi, 45000 Orléans Book details 
• From €98 PRESTIGELOC Appart 3 Chambres 2 SDB La Loire Very good 8.4 189 m - 2ème étage, 10 Rue des Carmes, 45000 Orléans Book details 

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• Around €25 Chez Dionysos 112 m - 1, rue du Tabour, 45000 Orleans Book details 
• €€ Eugène MICHELIN 2024 305 m - 24 rue Sainte-Anne, 45000 Orléans details 
• Around €19 Une Porte sur Kaboul 9.6 (380 reviews) 318 m - 17 Place du Chatelet, 45000 Orleans Book details 

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• Rue Royale The Green Guide 77 m - Rue Royale, 45000 Orléans activities details 
• Pavillon de la Chancellerie The Green Guide 86 m - Rue Royale, 45000 Orléans activities details 
• Hôtel Cabu - Historic and Archaeological Museum The Green Guide 91 m - Place de l’Abbé-Desnoyers, 45000 Orléans activities details 

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