Orléans et sa région : Great Tips

At 15 minutes from the hotel, recently renovated with these blocks you can find in the neighborhood many shops, bars, pubs, nightclubs and restaurants in all specialties with terraces and I recommend LE SAHARA that you offer all the flavors of Morocco with its cuckoo clocks, its tchouchouka (a salad) and really delicious tagines with a magnificent Marrakech decor very warm and comfortable.

A splendid 16th century chateau, it is one of the most visited castle in the department. Built by Lancelot Dulac, the castle became a Protestant stronghold through the family’s alliance with Louise de Coligny. It is now a castle and perfume tour that presents the history of scents, aromatic plants and valuable perfume bottles from the 16th century to now. Just push a button on astonishing panels of scents, move your nose close to it and...enjoy the scent! About 25 km from the hotel.

This 17th century chateau is one of Sologne’s first strongholds. Surrounded by moats, it is a living overview of the architecture of the 17th century. Costumed actors re-enact 17th century life in its kitchens. Children are welcome on the Enchanted Island, where they can play in wood houses built to their scale. It is surrounded by a vast park of 40 hectares. About 25 km from the hotel.

8 km southeast of Orléans, the Parc Floral covers 35 hectares. Many walks are open to you, with the fern garden, the rose garden, the vegetable garden and the exotic butterfly greenhouse to choose from. About 20 minutes by streetcar; exit at the Parc Floral stop.

Jacques Groslot, the town bailiff, had this house built during the Renaissance. The house became the town hall after the French Revolution. Four rooms, which have been maintained with the interior decoration of that time, are open to the public. 15 minutes from the hotel. 

Hearty, with a pleasant atmosphere and authentic cuisine...a place to recommend to lovers of Middle Eastern cuisine. About a 10-minutes’ walk from the hotel.

At La Grande Tour, the chef blends traditional cooking with sophisticated cuisine, as in the terrine of truck farm tuna followed by traditional-style veal Marengo, or if you’re looking for something sharper, foie gras infused with Beaumes de Venise wine, followed by a juicy lamb shank cooked with rosemary and an infusion of tarragon. In one word:  Delightful! About 15 km from the hotel.

On Orléans’ liveliest street, right in the heart of the historic town center, is a small, unique and traditional restaurant with a friendly atmosphere and delicious cooking. 15 minutes away on foot.

A lively and cosmopolitan street, it is THE street for going out to have a drink, go dancing, or have a bite to eat. 15 minutes from the hotel.  

Fancy some shopping, brand names, luxurious tearooms or a tasting at a master chocolate maker’s shop? Look no further: the Rue Royale will satisfy your cravings! A 10-minutes’ walk from the hotel.

A small restaurant that is traditional, innovative and friendly, with an a la carte menu filled with the most diverse flavours. An added advantage: It is less than 3 minutes from the hotel. About 100 metres from the hotel.

This chateau was the former residence of the bishops of Orléans. In 1461, the poet François Villon was the guest of the bishop of that time, who lodged him for an entire summer in one of the park’s dungeons, tens of metres below ground. Nowadays, it makes visitors looking for thrills quite happy, as do the other cells under the castle. The castle’s lounges are also open to the public, and visitors can take advantage of the park, to a large extent. About 20 km from the hotel.

Located in a pretty town with streets that are still medieval and paved with cobblestones, it’s a superb monument filled with solemnity and history. About 25 km from the hotel.

Located on a paddlewheel-style boat (19th century), this restaurant-bar, brasserie and tearoom is anchored in the Loire River and has a terrace, right in the town centre. This boat, which can sail on the Loire, is the ideal place for late-afternoon tea, or an early-evening cocktail! About a 10-minutes’ walk from the hotel.

Built in the 5th century, then destroyed several times over the years, it was rebuilt and inaugurated in 1829 in its present form. Its gothic style and its artistic precision make it one of Orléans’ most imposing monuments. A 15-minutes’ walk from the hotel.

Sumptuous decor, calm atmosphere, and food that will excite your taste buds... You’ll leave this restaurant as ecstatic as you would after a trip to Thailand!

For fans of Japanese cuisine, I discovered "the" Japanese restaurant in Orleans. This restaurant is named HIKARI, zen by excellence, the atmosphere is relaxing and the staff is very caring. Whether you are a novice or expert, has everything to put you at ease and make you discover in the best tradition of hospitality nipon, the delights of their cuisine.
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