Where to stay in Orléans, a city of art and history in the Loire Valley? Discover with us the best areas to stay in Orléans!
Whether you’re a fan of the story of France’s most famous virgin – Joan of Arc – and visiting Paris, which is only a hundred kilometers away, or a visitor to the Châteaux of the Loire, Orléans is the perfect place to stay and visit! Orléans is home to almost 115,000 people, and around 435,000 if you include the entire metropolitan area of this city in the Centre-Val de Loire region.
A pleasant, fast-growing city, Orléans boasts an attractive geographical location: This metropolis, also known for its Loire Festival, lies at the gateway to Sologne, the Beauce plains, the Orléans forest and in the middle of the Loire Valley, a World Heritage Site!
Good accommodation in Orléans is essential if you want to get the most out of this unique university town of art and history… So check out our selection of neighborhoods to find out where to stay in Orléans!
The Republic
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The Quartier de la République is the area of Orléans that brings together Orléans charm and all the city’s amenities: the Rue de la République for a bit of shopping, as well as the Place du Martroi – the historic symbol of Orléans life – and the streets of the city center, home to mansions and character buildings. Don’t forget to visit the Maison de Jeanne d’ Arc on Place du Général de Gaulle!
Hotels or apartment rentals, you’ll have no trouble finding accommodation in this neighborhood!
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Burgundy
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Quartier Bourgogne is the neighborhood where all generations meet and mingle. In this district of Orléans, you’ll find all the charm and energy the city has to offer: From the Rue de Bourgogne for party-goers, to the charming streets near Orléans Cathedral, there’s something for everyone! Stroll along the Jardin de l’Évêché, Place de Loire, Rue des Halles and the quayside.
When it comes to accommodation, you can opt for a night in a hotel or stay in an Airbnb, for example!
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La Gare – Saint Vincent
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Where to sleep when coming to Orléans by train? In the Gare district or in the Quartier Saint Vincent! Just a stone’s throw from the city center and close to all the city’s amenities – train station, streetcar, bus, Place d’Arc shopping center… – these are neighborhoods where you and your family can also enjoy the Muséum d’Orléans (natural science museum) or the Parc Pasteur!
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La Source – Parc Floral
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Near the Universities and the magnificent Parc Floral, it can be interesting to find accommodation in this part of the city: off-centre and popular, it will be possible to find accommodation in Orléans at a lower cost!
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Saint Marceau
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The most densely populated district in Orléans, Saint Marceau appeals to people who want to escape downtown Orléans without losing out on the advantages the city has to offer. A true city within a city, Saint Marceau, with its 11 parks, gardens and squares, has preserved its own identity and horticultural traditions! Indeed, local gardeners and market-gardeners continue to celebrate their patron saint, Saint Fiacre, in the church of Saint Marceau.
If you find accommodation in Saint Marceau, you’ll be able to enjoy the banks of the Loire and access the center of Orléans by public transport. In summer, you’ll also be close to the Ile Charlemagne leisure park!
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Near Orléans
Olivet – Le Poutyl and Saint-Jean-de-Braye
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Both on the banks of the Loire, Olivet and Saint-Jean-de-Braye are two communes in the Orleans metropolitan area where you can find accommodation for your stay. Located respectively on the Left Bank and the Right Bank, families will be able to sleep in and enjoy the many walks there are to do, such as the mill walk!
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Now you know where to stay in Orléans to make the most of your stay! Don’t forget that choosing the right accommodation in Orléans is essential to fully appreciate this charming city full of history and charm!
Map of hotels and accommodation – Orléans