Loiret places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Loiret department of Loire Valley. See also our Loiret travel guide
Arboretum des Grandes Bruyeres
The arboretum des Grandes Bruyeres is a fabulous arboretum and garden near Orleans See guide
Beaugency
A small town on the banks of the Loire River, Beaugency squeezes a remarkable number of interesting sights in a small space! See guide
Bellegarde
Bellegarde is a small traditional town with an atractive moated castle in the centre See guide
Briare
With the Loire River and the Canal de Briare crossing in the centre of Briare it is not surprising that water based activities are important here See guide
Cathedral of Sainte-Croix, Orleans
The carvings and grandeur of the western facade are the highlight of the 17th century cathedral in Orleans See guide
Chateau de Chamerolles
The chateau de Chamerolles is an attractive chateau with a pretty Renaissance garden See guide
Gien
To the east of the main Loire Valley, the view across the bridge to the castle and town of Gien is very atractive See guide
Hotel Groslot
The Hotel Groslot is a beautiful mansion close to the cathedral in Orleans. See guide
Les Jardins de Roquelin
The Jardins de Roquelin is a pretty rose garden in the Loire Valley. See guide
Meung-sur-Loire
Meung sur Loire is a pretty medieval village near Orleans. See guide
Montargis
With more than 130 bridges across the numerous canals and rivers in Montargis, it is the scenery along these waterways that is the highlight here See guide
Orleans
The large town of Orleans has a great deal to recommend it: a famous cathedral, an extensive old town, a riverside promenade, and some lovely gardens nearby See guide
Parc Floral de la Source, Orleans
The Parc Floral de la Source is an extensive park to the south of Orleans that includes the source of the Loiret river See guide
Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire Abbey
Fans of romanesque architecture will appreciate the many period features in the 12th century Abbey of Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire See guide
Yevre-le-Chatel
The walk along the Rimarden river, the traditional charm and the ruined castle all contributed to Yevre-le-Chatel being listed as a 'most beautiful village in France' See guideFor more information see the Loiret guide
Market towns & days in Loiret
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Beaugency: Saturday all day
Beaulieu-sur-Loire: Wednesday
Briare: Friday
Chalette-sur-Loing: Friday
Chateauneuf-sur-Loire: Friday all day
Chatillon-Coligny: Friday
Chatillon-sur-Loire: Thursday
Courtenay: Thursday
Fleury-les-Aubrais: Tuesday & Sunday
Gien: Wednesday & Saturday
La Ferte-Saint-Aubin: Thursday
Lorris: Thursday
Malesherbes: Wednesday
Meung-sur-Loire: Sunday
Montargis: Wednesday & Saturday all day
Orleans: every day except Monday
Pithiviers: Saturday all day
Puiseaux: Monday
Sully-sur-Loire: Monday all day
Tourist attractions to visit in Loiret
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
4* Towns in Bloom
Briare: See tourist guide
Fleury-les-Aubrais
Olivet
Quiers-sur-Bezonde
Saint-Cyr-en-Val
Saint-Jean-de-la-Ruelle
Towns of Art and History
Orleans: See tourist guide
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Arboretum des grandes bruyères: See tourist guide
Arboretum national des Barres
Jardins du manoir du Grand Courtoiseau
Les prés-Culand
Parc Floral de la Source: See tourist guide
Potager du jardin du château de La Bussière
Religious Monuments
Abbaye de Saint Benoît sur Loire (Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire Abbey): See tourist guide
Eglise de Notre Dame (Boiscommun)