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Orléans Cathedral (Cathédrale Sainte-Croix), Orléans
Orléans›Loiret›Centre-Val de Loire›Western France›France
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40min
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40min
Free Entry
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Orléans: main attractions
8 attractions · 8h 47min · transit route
Martroi SquareHôtel Cabu — Museum of History and ArchaeologyJoan of Arc's House
Estimated cost: €8 for 1 person
Tickets ~€8
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About Orléans Cathedral
Orléans Cathedral sits on a site of Christian worship dating back to the 4th century, though the current Gothic structure was begun in 1287 and took over 540 years to complete. The building suffered near-total destruction in 1568 when Huguenot forces blew up the transept pillars during the Wars of Religion. Henri IV launched a full reconstruction in 1601, and every French monarch from Henri IV to Charles X contributed to the project.
Orléans Cathedral — Planning Your Visit
Opening Hours
Open daily09:00 - 19:00
Combine with 7 nearby attractions for a full day
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The cathedral's name comes from a relic believed to be a fragment of the True Cross, brought to Orléans in the 4th century by Bishop Saint Euverte. The original church was reportedly built over the foundations of a Roman temple, making it one of the oldest continuously used Christian worship sites in France.
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8h 47min
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