Located along the Loire River, Orléans is famously known as the town that was once rescued from English capture by Joan of Arc. The rich history is embedded in the culture of the commune and visitors from all over the world come to marvel at the 18th-century architecture — like this cottage-style building along a quaint cobblestone street.
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N47° 53' 56.4864"E1° 54' 31.6548"
This image of 48 Rue de la Charpenterie was taken in Orléans. If you're traveling from Paris, the easiest way to get to Orléans is by driving or taking the train.
Once you've arrived in the small town, reference the GPS coordinates and you'll be able to walk to this viewpoint.
By train:
- Closest station: Gare d'Orléans (via TER)
- Head south on Avenue de Paris/D2020
- Turn left toward Place Albert 1er and then take the stairs
- Turn right onto Place Albert 1er
- Turn left onto Boulevard de Verdun
- Turn right onto Rue de la République
- Turn left onto Rue de la Bretonnerie
- Turn right onto Place de l'Étape
- Continue onto Place Sainte-Croix
- Slight right onto Rue Parisie
- Continue onto Rue de la Poterne
- Turn right onto Rue de la Charpenterie
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