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- German
- English
Step into the claustrophobic, desperate, and ultimately triumphant atmosphere of May 1429. This immersive audio journey strips away the myth to reveal the gritty, tactical, and deeply human reality of the Siege of Orléans. You will walk the very streets where a starving city made its last stand, trace the tactical geography of the Loire River, and discover how a seventeen-year-old visionary shattered the invincible English war machine in just ten days.
- A 3.2 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 111 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Power, Protest & Civic Spaces and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Orléans's main station, take local public transport toward Quai du Châtelet (Porte Bourgogne). Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Quai du Châtelet (Porte Bourgogne), Orléans, France. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From Croix de la Pucelle, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Orléans's main station. The departure point is Croix de la Pucelle, Orléans, France. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The riverside entry point where Joan of Arc secretly arrived, bringing hope to a starving city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Maison De Jeanne D'arc Orleans
A faithful reconstruction of the medieval house where Joan stayed, planned her battles, and clashed with French commanders.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Place du Martroi
The monumental heart of the city, featuring the iconic 1855 equestrian statue of Joan of Arc.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The soaring Gothic cathedral where Joan prayed and where the city celebrated the lifting of the siege.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The riverbanks offering a view of the tactical geography and the immense barrier the Loire presented.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Pont George V
Crossing the modern bridge that replaces the heavily fortified medieval Pont des Tourelles.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The monument marking the site of the Fort des Tourelles, where Joan was wounded and achieved her greatest victory.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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