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Maison de Jeanne d'Arc

Maison de Jeanne d'Arc

0.25km from Place du Martroi

The Joan of Arc's birthplace is a house of the xv th century in medieval style, situated in Domremy-la-Pucelle in the Vosges in Lorraine. In this family home of the Arc, the family was born Joan of Arc around 1412; she spent her childhood there and heard the voices and contemplated her first appearances. The house has been listed as a historic monument since 1840 1 and has been awarded the Maisons des Illustres label.

Cathédrale Sainte-Croix d'Orléans

Cathédrale Sainte-Croix d'Orléans

0.43km from Place du Martroi

The Sainte-Croix d'Orléans cathedral is a Gothic-style cathedral built from the 13th to the 19th century. This majestic Gothic structure is listed as a historical monument in 1862. The cathedral is probably most famous for its association with Joan of Arc. One of the main pilgrimage site in this area which is historically important too.

FRAC Centre

FRAC Centre

0.61km from Place du Martroi

A beautiful contemporary art museum which was located in the Centre-Val de Loire region in France. Its collection includes come 13,000 works, 700 architectural models, and more than 12,000 drawings. It also features contemporary Japanese architects and illustrates the impact of digital technologies on architecture. One of the nice location where you can study modern and ancient architecture.

Parc Floral de la Source

Parc Floral de la Source

6.6km from Place du Martroi

A magnificent 35-hectare landscaped garden divided into wonderful themed areas: a dahlia garden, a beautiful vegetable garden, an iris garden, a rose garden, and also there are a large aviary and an exotic butterfly house. One of the nice natural area which has been awarded the status of Jardin remarquable by the French Ministry of Culture and the national council of parks and gardens.

Canal d'Orléans

Canal d'Orléans

8.26km from Place du Martroi

The Orleans Canal is a former waterway located in the French department of Loiret . With a length of 78.65 km , this canal connects the Loire to the Loing canal and to the Briare canal . It thus ensures continuity by waterway between Orleans and Paris to the north and Briare and the canals of the Center to the south.

Château de Meung-sur-Loire

Château de Meung-sur-Loire

18km from Place du Martroi

A majestic episcopal palace and a former castle located in the commune of Meung-sur-Loire, France which has been listed in the monument historique in 1988. It was built and destroyed several times. The oldest still existing parts date from the 12th century and were built by Manassès de Seignelay. It was built in the Neoclassical style, with sculpture by Delaistre.

Château La Ferte Saint-Aubin

Château La Ferte Saint-Aubin

19.82km from Place du Martroi

The Château de la Ferté-Saint-Aubin is a private 17th-century manor house with moats and a river. Its picturesque grounds are full of waterways, meadows, and woodlands. Situated in the heart of Sologne. The vast 40-hectare park features the reconstruction of a 1930s train station, an enchanted island for the children, and a wildlife park.

Loiret

Loiret

22.15km from Place du Martroi

A beautiful river in France which was the tributary of the Loire river. The banks of this river is a popular destination for walking and also boating trips are there in this river. One of the nice location which was surrounded by trees and is away from the busy streets.

Castle Chamerolles

Castle Chamerolles

26.08km from Place du Martroi

A beautiful Chateau which was built in the 16th century situated in Chilleurs-aux-Bois. The main feature of this chateau is the ascents and perfumes museum introducing visitors to the history and evolution of perfume. It also has a beautiful garden with a wide variety of flora and fauna. It has been classified as a historical monument since 1927 and an inscription since 1988.

Fleury Abbey

Fleury Abbey

31.66km from Place du Martroi

A beautiful Christian Abbey which was found in the 7th century in the town of Saint-Benoît-Sur-Loire. It constitutes a remarkable example of Romanesque art. It was situated on the banks of Loire and is one of the most celebrated Benedictine monasteries of Western Europe. The architecture inside and outside of the church is quite interesting and it is one of the main pilgrimage centres of France.

Château de Talcy

Château de Talcy

37.39km from Place du Martroi

The château of Talcy, 25 km from Blois, features sharp, pointed rooftops that rise distinctively from the wheat fields of Beauce which was built in the 16th century and is an example of the unique interior completely built with original furniture from the 18th century, along with its conservatory orchard. This is a place which is most loved by poets and it is now a national public institution, opens to public.

Forêt d'Orléans

Forêt d'Orléans

38.07km from Place du Martroi

The forest of Orleans is a partially state-owned forest and a natural region French located in the department of Loiret in the region Center-Val de Loire. It is the largest national forest in mainland France. It ranges over 50,000 hectares, including 35,000 hectares which make up the national forest, the remainder being privately owned.

Château de Sully-sur-Loire

Château de Sully-sur-Loire

38.2km from Place du Martroi

A beautiful 14th-century medieval fortress, complete with towers, keep rampart walk and moats. It is the former residence of the dukes of Sully. there are so many painting and tapestries are being displayed in this castle. One of the iconic buildings in this area and is famous for its architecture.

Château de Chambord

Château de Chambord

43.06km from Place du Martroi

The Chateau de Chambord, located in the Loire Valley of Loir-et-Cher, France, was built between 1519 and 1547 CE. This fine French Renaissance building which is incredible with its size and architecture was built by Francis I. This largest castle was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I. One of the unique buildings in this area and it is now one of the main attraction.

Châteaudun Château Park & Gardens

Châteaudun Château Park & Gardens

47.15km from Place du Martroi

A majestic castle and garden which was located in the town of Châteaudun which was built in the 12th century. The castle is renowned for its Gallery of portraits decorated in the 17th century with 327 portraits of famous people. One of the architectural wonders which were built on the edge of the Russy Forest.

Château de Menars

Château de Menars

47.17km from Place du Martroi

A Majestic chateau which was associated with Madame de Pompadour situated on the bank of the Loire at Menars. One of the notable architectures in this area and is renowned for its history. It also has a beautiful garden which surrounds this building and is the main tourist attraction in this area.

Château de Villesavin

Château de Villesavin

49.2km from Place du Martroi

The Château was built by Jean le Breton was the Lord of Villandry and of Villesavin, on the position of an old manor house. The Château was built by the same French and Italian master builders and workmen who built the great Royal Palaces and it has remained for four centuries, almost perfectly untouched. The interior of the manor contains refined furnishings and has a collection of tin objects. The castle also hosts several museums, including a wedding museum presenting an exceptionally rich co

Blois Cathedral

Blois Cathedral

55.03km from Place du Martroi

One of the majestic cathedral in Blois which was dedicated to Saint Louis. The 'Cathédrale can be seen from almost anywhere in and around the fine city of Blois due to its hilltop location. It was a fine example of the gothic style architecture and is also faces so many wars and natural calamities. has been a monument Historique since 1906.

Maison de la Magie Robert-Houdin

Maison de la Magie Robert-Houdin

55.35km from Place du Martroi

The House of Magic takes you into an astonishing world of illusion which holds many surprises. Ideally located opposite the royal castle, the house of magic tells you in this large 19 th century house the history of magic and illusion, as well as the life and work of the famous illusionist from Blés Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin. This house will carry you away in a universe permeated with magic and legends.

Château Royal de Blois

Château Royal de Blois

55.56km from Place du Martroi

The Château de Blois is one of the rare monuments offering visitors a comprehensive view of French architecture from the Middle Ages through the classical epoch. It has been listed since 1945 as a historic monument. The medieval castle became a royal residence and the political capital of the kingdom under Louis XII. This place has so many histories to say. The chateau is now used as a public museum that has a lot of collections that pave light to ancient history.

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Place du Martroi

Place du Martroi

Place du Martroi, 45000 Orléans, France

The Martroi square is the main square of the city of Orleans, where stands the equestrian statue of Joan of Arc carried out in 1855 by Denis Foyatier and replaces that of 1804 carried out by Gois. The bas-reliefs adorning the pedestal of the statue are by the sculptor Vital Dubray. The first tram of Orleans cross the square at the end of xix th century.