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Orléans, a city to be experienced to the fullest
Orléans doesn’t stop when your conference or seminar ends. On the contrary, the city offers countless opportunities to extend your experience: after-work gatherings, concerts, lively terraces, and unique venues.
We provide a warm welcome, a professional yet friendly atmosphere, and a vibrant, contemporary energy — all just one hour from Paris.
Discover a vibrant metropolis, a blend of heritage and urban ambience
Afterworks & Cocktails in the historic centre
Around the Place du Martroi, in the cobbled streets of the old town or facing the Loire, the terraces come alive in the late afternoon.
Elegant wine bars, intimate rooftops, local brasseries or trendy venues: the setting is perfect for a moment of relaxation with colleagues or for extending business contacts in a relaxed atmosphere.
A lively cultural scene
Fancy some live music or a more cultural evening out? Orléans has a rich and eclectic programme:
- Le Bouillon and l'Astrolabe for current concerts,
- Le Théâtre d'Orléans for shows,
- Le 108 and la Ruche en Scène for more alternative artistic experiences.
Lively bars and festive venues
Orléans by night also has a warm atmosphere. Orléans has a wide range of theme bars, wine bars, beer bars and original restaurants, particularly around the rue de Bourgogne, with more than 24 establishments in just 1.5 km.
Guinguettes, the art of living the Loire way
In the summer months, Orléans is transformed and the banks of the Loire come alive with their ephemeral guinguettes. Bohemian ambience, live music, large convivial tables, local street food, craft beers and Loire Valley wines: it's the ideal place to enjoy summer like the people of Orléans. Perfect for a relaxed afterwork or an evening out with colleagues, guinguettes such as Le Ponton, La Capitainerie and La Paillote offer a relaxed and festive setting, with your feet (almost) in the water and a view of the Loire sunsets.
A city that lives and breathes sport
Orléans is also a city of enthusiasts where sport is an integral part of everyday life. Whether you're an amateur or just a spectator, you can watch top-level matches:
- Basketball with Orléans Loiret Basket (Pro B) in the electric atmosphere of the CO'Met,
- Handball, football, running and canoeing on the Loire,
- And events for the general public such as Orléans Mécénat Running, La Foulée Orléanaise and the Tour de France.
Modern facilities such as the CO'Met, the Zénith and the Plaine Saint-Loup regularly host competitions, events and sports meetings.
It's a different way of experiencing Orléans, combining performance, cohesion and a festive spirit.
Looking for some peace and quiet?
For a soothing interlude, take a stroll along the banks of the Loire, a UNESCO World Heritage site, or discover the gardens and parks open in the evenings in summer. The city is also full of gourmet restaurants and locavore bistros where you can savour the richness of the Loire terroir.
Festivals and events throughout the year
Orléans Métropole offers a rich and varied calendar of events all year round, combining culture, popular festivities, traditions, music, nature and leisure. Whether you're a fan of music, history, nature, fireworks or friendly gatherings, you'll find the ideal event to extend your stay or liven up your MICE event.
Fêtes johanniques (Joan of Arc celebrations) from 29 April to 8 May
Large medieval market, historical shows, parades, electro sets and fireworks.
Orléans electro set - 7 May
DJ mix evenings every 7 May, as part of the Johannine celebrations, in front of the theatre.
Grand PianO Festival, from 26 to 29 June 2025
Piano, jazz, blues and contemporary music concerts in town and in the open air, celebrating the vibrant spirit of New Orleans .
Summer festivals
The "Festival du Vivre Ensemble", the "Théâtre sur l'herbe" and other artistic events are just some of the highlights of the summer season.
Loire Festival from 24 to 28 September 2025
More than 200 traditional boats will liven up the quays, with "guinguettes", crafts and festive shows.
The Loire Art Show - 5 to 21 December 2025
Each year, the Loire Art Show takes possession of an unexpected site - an old college, a swimming pool or a forgotten wasteland - to inject colour, rhythm and life. In 2025, it's in the very heart of the city, in a place that's both familiar and unsuspected, that the festival will set its scene.
Salon des arts du jardin at the Parc Floral de La Source (spring)
For gardeners and nature lovers.
International Piano Competition
(variable dates)
After a world tour and selections from Shanghai to Orléans, via Chicago, 12 candidates were selected on purely artistic criteria.
International Rose Competition - September
In September, a "grand jury" awards medals, titles and prizes to the best rose varieties from France and abroad.
