Send Gift Baskets to Orleans, France

Parc Floral de la Source 

The flamboyantly colored butterfly garden, rhododendron, and holly bushes stand out in the shady forest. Everywhere you look, birds perch on branches, as do butterflies. The domestic farm has turned into a tranquil haven for visitors (particularly school children).

Orléans Cathedral 

The destruction of the Notre Dame Cathedral by the Huguenots in 1790 discovered and documented a great part of its historic construction. The building was left as we see it today and is still standing as a testament to how much beauty can be built into something so immense.

Musée des Beaux-Arts 

There is no permanent collection of works that are advertised as being from the French Government’s second-largest collection. In addition, Paris also houses thousands of jobs that were bequeathed to the nation by private collectors.

Place du Martroi 

The Joan of Arc statue in France is a magnificent work of art. It was created to commemorate the country’s “soldier of the spirit Joan” (Joan of Arc), who sacrificed her life for the glory of King Charles VII during the Hundred Years’ War. I like this area on the east side because of its weather and cool kids.

Hôtel Groslot 

The Royal Forge of Paris under the supervision of master craftsman Jacques Gaudreau-Pont also built a copy of this scenery for the ballerina Jacqueline Moreau, who danced before its creation. Some of the personalities who stayed at Hôtel Groslot are Mary Queen of Scots, François’ young wife, Catherine de Medici, his mother, and the later kings Henri III and Henri IV. Go in for a free tour to learn about this royal connection, and savor period furniture, Aubisson tapestries, and extra insights about Joan of Arc’s time in Orléans.

Historic Centre 

The city’s old town is surprisingly large and forms a natural barrier to the south. There are rustic colombages, many of which have timber frames, and 19th-century mansions on their painted balconies on either side.

Musée Historique et Archéologique 

Hôtel Cabu was one of Orléans’ many beautiful mansions in the 16th century. It was designed in 1534 by Veryure, who also designed the Château de Pierrefonds. 

Île Charlemagne 

Here you can treat yourself to a picnic and take a dip amidst the green foliage of this large island in the Loire.

Collégiale Saint-Aignan 

It was demolished again in 1932 under the direction of Pierre Bouvet, Director of the Museum and Archives Personnel.

Loire à Vélo 

The Loire in this region of France is one long cycle trail and all measures are taken to ensure that your ride is as hassle-free as possible. Orléans is close to the eastern limit of the Loire valley, which hosts the world’s most miles of sandy beach. The Rhone water makes Orléans a consistent strip of land, in which to test your equestrian skills – and get ready for cycling from Saint-Nazaire as soon as Oct tends to clear. These establishments even devise special breakfasts for riders.

Fêtes Johanniques d’Orléans 

Beyond the large billboard of a 17-year-old girl in a full military outfit, Joan was processed and escorted out of Orléans by St. Charles de Foucauld’s men. The city of Bergen in Norway was besieged by King Magnus’ troops as he attempted to crush the rebellious clans in the Norwegian city, which led to Joan’s great-grandmother, Queen Margaret.

Maison des Étangs 

I’d love to explore one of these ponds, it’s a perfect natural retreat with beautiful surroundings. Whereas the Orléans area is mostly mountainous, Sologne is undergoing a period of intense development in recent years. New roads, industrial parks, and luxury hotels have seen the onset of a by-picture-postcard atmosphere in this region, which unites local vineyards and olive groves with farmland to the north and south.

Château de Chambord 

Because Château de Chambord is sensational and everything a day in the life of anyone at Château de Chambord should be. It’s like a party but within reason. They’re coming here!

Château de Chamerolles 

Château de Chamerolles was in ruins until just a few decades ago, but has been fully restored and is the home of an unusual museum. There’s a historic distillery, interactive exhibits that let you sample fragrances and BIG cache of perfume bottles destined to make your head spin, and other antique chattels that are loved by historians.

Local Delicacies 

Once the wine had finished aging and gone bad, we began collecting its vineyard in tins and sending it down to a vinegar distillery. By the twentieth century, vinegar-makers started diverting their attention to an even more adventurous section of the market—vinaigrettes dedicated to making mustard, sherry, and other sauces.