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About Orleans

Orleans is a city in the centre of France, 81 miles south-west of the capital, Paris. It’s the capital of the Loiret department and of the Centre region. The city is situated on the Loire River and is the inspiration in the naming of the U.S city of New Orleans in Louisiana.

The city is famous for its part in the story of Joan of Arc, the national heroine of France. On the South bank of the River Loire the “Chatelet des Tourelles” protected access to the bridge crossing the river in the 14th and 15th centuries. This was the site of the battle in 1429 which allowed Joan of Arc to liberate the city from the English during the Hundred Years’ War. This earned her the title of Maid of Orleans, which is mentioned in the city’s lore to this day.

The city is home to several museums of interest, such as the Musee des Beaux-Arts de Orleans, which hosts a number of artworks detailing the history of Orleans and its culture, along with pieces from a few centuries ago. As well as these attractions you can also see Joan of Arc’s House and the attached museum, along with the Parc Floral de la Source. The Parc is the most visited site in Loiret and consists of 86 acres of land, split into two main areas. The Plateau de Sologne, which is a semi-natural forest and La Plaine du Val de Loire, which is home to floral and horticultural works.

Due to its location in the centre of the country it’s able to attract businesses who want to be close to the capital but also want to avoid the high costs of Paris. Because of this the once large city has managed to retain some of its importance.

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