Orléans (Centre Val de Loire)

In the Loiret department, just an hour from Paris by train and car, Orléans is a city where history and the present coexist in perfect harmony. With its many heritage assets and exceptional location on the edge of Sologne and the Loire Valley, Orléans offers its residents a privileged living environment.

In medieval times, Orléans was an important political and economic center of the Frankish kingdom. The scene of the Hundred Years' War, it was thanks to Joan of Arc that the English were repulsed from Orléans in the 15th century, after a seven-month siege. Over the following centuries, the city enjoyed its golden age, establishing itself as a major center of the Protestant Reformation in France. Today, the former royal city is a dynamic metropolis and one of France's most attractive cities.

Boasting an exceptional heritage, Orléans has been rewarded with inclusion in the UNESCO-listed Val de Loire site. Among the city's must-sees: Place du Martroi, Sainte-Croix Cathedral, Hôtel Groslot, Saint-Aignan Collegiate Church, not forgetting all the sites linked to Joan of Arc. Thanks to its charms, Orléans has been coveted by various kings of France, even serving as residence to several of them.

Orléans boasts an impressive natural environment, with 18 parks and gardens, and is strategically located in the Loire Valley, a region with many unspoilt natural sites. Its proximity to the Sologne region, with its forests, wet meadows and ponds, adds to the city's appeal. Orléans is also a lively city all year round, with its upscale restaurants, waterside guinguettes, wide choice of boutiques, seven museums and flagship events, such as the Joan of Arc Festival and the Loire Festival.

The region and its real estate market

In Orléans, the city center and the banks of the Loire are the most sought-after neighborhoods for prestige real estate buyers. On the outskirts, communities such as Saint-Cyr-en-Val, Ardon and Olivet are also in high demand. High-end apartments, charming townhouses and private mansions are the most sought-after properties in the Orléans area.

In the Sologne region, charming villages such as Lamotte-Beuvron, Romorantin-Lanthenay, la Ferté-Saint-Aubin, Salbris, Ligny-le-Ribault, Jouy-le-Potier, etc., are particularly sought-after. Buyers are looking for longères, elegant residences, forests, hunting estates and châteaux.

Sotheby's International Realty agencies in the Orleans area

Sotheby's International Realty, a leader in high-end real estate, offers its customers the opportunity to discover an exclusive selection of prestigious properties at its Orleans branch. Large character properties, châteaux, maisons de maître, luxury apartments, longères - these properties are rigorously selected for their superior features.

Our two agencies, located in Orléans and Tours, are the ideal partners for high-end real estate projects in Orléans, Sologne, the Loire Valley and Tours. The commitment of the real estate experts at Sothetby's International Realty? To offer a personalized welcome, enhanced by in-depth knowledge of the local market.