Orleans

Orléans combines a tranquil Loire-side setting with a defining role in France’s national story, reflecting its position in the Centre-Loire Valley. The Loire shapes the city’s long, low riverbanks and broad horizon, while streets behind them lead toward Sainte-Croix Cathedral and the old centre. In 1429, Joan of Arc arrived during the English siege; its subsequent lifting remains central to the city’s identity. Each spring, the Fêtes johanniques commemorate those events with processions and ceremonies. Orléans is also a useful base for following the Loire Valley’s river towns and châteaux. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Orléans and the Loire Valley.

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