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Orléans
Spend 1–2 days in Orléans; one full day covers the cathedral, Joan of Arc sites and a Loire riverside walk, add a half‑day for Parc Floral or museums.
Orléans is a compact historic city on the Loire. A single day lets you see the Gothic cathedral, the Maison de Jeanne d’Arc, the Martroi plaza and enjoy a river stroll. A second half‑day adds the Parc Floral or the fine‑arts museum, making 1½ days a comfortable pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, shorter daylight)
- Airports
- Paris Charles‑de‑Gaulle (CDG) · Paris Orly (ORY)
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- France and Monaco ↗France has run temporary identity checks at its internal Schengen land borders since 2015; carry a passport or EU/EEA national ID on trains and buses from Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
- France and Monaco ↗Nights in France and Monaco draw on the same Schengen 90-in-180-day allowance as the rest of the area; Monaco does not reset or pause it.
- France ↗France is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors' fingerprints and photo at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Orléans17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Orléans, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyOrléans is a calm, walkable city; the real risks are pickpockets around the Martroi plaza and tram stops, bicycles on pedestrian streets…
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire · 15 Medical (SAMU) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCDG Paris Charles‑de‑Gaulle (Main international hub; about 1 h 30 min by car or train to Orléans).
- Getting aroundThe historic centre is pedestrian‑friendly; rent a bike or walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideSingle tram/bus ticket€1.60 (≈ US$2)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry€5–12 (≈ US$6–14)
- Budget bedYouth hostel dorm, a night, per person€26 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CDG Paris Charles‑de‑Gaulle (Main international hub; about 1 h 30 min by car or train to Orléans) · ORY Paris Orly (Low‑cost carrier hub; similar travel time to Orléans)
Map of Orléans
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Orléans
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Germigny-des-Prés · 28 km straight line
- Chambord · 43 km straight line
- Blois · 55 km straight line
- Chartres · 68 km straight line
- Maintenon · 80 km straight line
- Fontainebleau · 82 km straight line
- Rambouillet · 83 km straight line
- Amboise · 88 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Feb (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (11 rain days), driest Jul (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Orléans: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The historic centre is pedestrian‑friendly; rent a bike or walk. TAO tram lines A (north‑south) and B (east‑west) run every 10 min (day) to 20‑30 min (evening) until ~23:30. Single‑journey ticket €1.60, 24‑hour ticket €4.00. Buses serve suburbs and outlying attractions.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Chambord
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
TER train from Orléans station, about 1 h; walk 10 min to the château
World‑renowned Loire‑Valley château; allow half‑day for visit.
Blois
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
TER train, ~30 min; walk 5 min to Blois Castle
Compact town with a castle and riverside promenade.
Chartres
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
TER train via Orléans‑Gare d'Austerlitz, ~1 h; walk to Chartres Cathedral
Famous Gothic cathedral; good for a half‑day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Youth Hostel Orléans
Budget dorm, 1 bed per person, €26 / night incl. breakfast
Hôtel de l'Abeille
Mid‑range double, €85 / night incl. breakfast, 300 m from main station
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–75 (≈ US$65–90) excl. bed
- Mid
- €95–130 (≈ US$120–160) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range double room1 × 1 night × €110 | €110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €95 | €190 |
| TAO 24‑hour tram/bus ticket2 × €5 · Valid on all TAO services | €10 |
| Museum entry (e.g., Musée des Beaux‑Arts)2 × €8 · Check current rates | €16 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €33 |
| Trip total≈ €180 per person per day, bed included | €359≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Croissant | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Single tram/bus ticket | €1.60 (≈ US$2) |
| 24‑hour tram/bus ticket | €4.00 (≈ US$5) |
| Museum entry | €5–12 (≈ US$6–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Tram service ends around 23:30; plan return trips earlier.Tram service ends around 11:30 PM; plan return trips earlier.
- Parking in the centre is limited and expensive; use park‑and‑ride garages.
- Many bakeries close in August for holiday; plan breakfast elsewhere.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
- Medical (SAMU)
- 15
- General EU emergency
- 112
- By text for deaf callers
- 114
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire18
- Medical (SAMU)15
- General EU emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Paris; other embassies in Paris.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Paris CDG → Orléans (TGV): ≈ €45–70, 1 h 30 min (check SNCF for exact price)
- TAO 24‑hour ticket: €4.00 (≈ US$5), valid on tram and bus
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pɑʁ.dɔ̃)
- Merci — Thank you (mɛʁ.si)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (se kɔ̃.bjɛ̃)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (u sɔ̃ le twa.lɛt)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Orléans. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, shorter daylight) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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