Combining work and discovery in Orléans

Before, during or after your business event, take the time to discover Orléans and the Loire Valley: stroll through its cobbled streets, explore its rich cultural and natural heritage, and be surprised by a dynamic city all year round.

View of the roofs of Orléans from the heights of Sainte Croix Cathedral, with the parapet in the foreground
View of the roofs of Orléans from the heights of Sainte Croix Cathedral, with the parapet in the foreground - View of the roofs of Orléans from the heights of Sainte Croix Cathedral ©Coco

Getting to Orléans and getting around easily

Located in the heart of France, Orléans is an easily accessible destination.

Thanks to its national and international connections, you can reach the city quickly from Paris, Lyon, Brussels and many other major European cities.

Once you're here, there are plenty of options for getting around with peace of mind.

Access all the practical links to help you organise your journey with ease.

How to get here and get around

Map showing the location of Orléans in France, with distances to major cities in France and Europe
Map showing the location of Orléans in France, with distances to major cities in France and Europe - Map showing the location of Orléans in France

Going out in Orléans: a city that lives by day and night

Justan hour from Paris, Orléans Métropole offers a wealth of cultural, gastronomic and festive activities.

Take advantage of its lively terraces, museums, the Loire cycle route and events all year round. A perfect balance between heritage, nature and conviviality.

Going out in Orléans Loire Valley

Concert facing the Loire River at the Paillote open-air café
Concert facing the Loire River at the Paillote open-air café
3x3 Basketball World Cup - Flex Production
3x3 Basketball World Cup - Flex Production

Exploring Orléans: between business and pleasure

Orléans is much more than a conference venue: it's a destination to experience.

A high-performance business city and an emblematic tourist destination, Orléans invites you to extend your stay and discover all its facets - between history, the art of living and wide open spaces.

Visit Orléans Loire Valley

Three people stroll through the gardens of the Groslot Hotel-OVLT©Ludovic LETOT-1
Three people stroll through the gardens of the Groslot Hotel-OVLT©Ludovic LETOT-1 - Groslot Hotel Garden-OVLT © Ludovic LETOT-1