Orléans
Commune in France
Description
Orléans is a city on the banks of the Loire River in north-central France, and it’s the capital of the Centre-Val de Loire region. Joan of Arc famously saved the city from English siege in 1429, an event celebrated with an annual festival. A re-creation of the house where she stayed during the battle, the Maison de Jeanne d’Arc, features multimedia exhibits on her life.
Weather: 43°F (6°C), Wind W at 5 mph (8 km/h), 88% Humidity
Area1: 27.48 km2 (10.61 sq mi)
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