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Located in central France on the Loire, about 130 km south of Paris. Orléans is the city of Joan of Arc and the gateway to the Loire Valley. The impressive Sainte-Croix Cathedral and medieval old town tell of some of France's most significant history.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisine

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 26°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (9°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
8°
Jan
11°
Feb
14°
Mar
15°
Apr
20°
May
24°
Jun
26°
Jul
26°
Aug
22°
Sep
19°
Oct
12°
Nov
9°
Dec
Sunshine hours
4h
Jan
5h
Feb
7h
Mar
9h
Apr
11h
May
12h
Jun
12h
Jul
10h
Aug
9h
Sep
6h
Oct
4h
Nov
3h
Dec
Rain days
9d
Jan
10d
Feb
14d
Mar
11d
Apr
11d
May
10d
Jun
7d
Jul
8d
Aug
10d
Sep
14d
Oct
14d
Nov
10d
Dec

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Orléans as a Vacation Destination

Orléans is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 26°C.

The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

Price level
€€
Local languages
FR
Camping
Tent & caravan