The first cathedral was built during the VIIth century, and was already named « Sainte Croix » (Holy Cross). Various cathedrals and chapels, alternately of Roman and Gothic style succeeded one to another on the site, destroyed and reconstructed in function of historical events and religious wars.

On the 9th of august 1599, Henri VI, decided the reconstruction of the cathedral financed by the royal treasure.
The construction took over 200 years and was officially inaugurated on May, the 8th of 1829 with the 4th anniversary of the liberation of Orleans by Joan of Arc.

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The Museum (Musée des beaux arts) runs along Orleans cathedral, rue Ferdinand Rabier. Five sections are dedicated to paintings, sculpture and artworks collections : an outstanding display of Italian, Flamish and Dutch paintings, gather with XVIIth and XVIIIth century French collections. The XIXth century brings its romantic touch, and the XXth century the eclectism and richness of its painting and sculpture.

Museum of fine arts

Open every day except on Monday
Tuesday & Sunday from 11:00 AM to 18:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00AM to 20:00 PM
Thursday, Friday & Saturday : 10:00 AM to 18:00 PM

Free entry the 1st sunday of each month.

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:: The virgin warrior ::

Heroine of Orleans, Joan of Arc liberated the city from the English besiege in 1429.

Many monuments, Statues, museums redraw her epic life and testify about her presence in Orleans.
Every year, the 8th May, the Joan of Arc day is celebrated with a great festival.

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National school of music, dance and Dramatic art,
The Conservatoire of Orleans has a magnificent concert hall
wich has an exceptional acoustic, one of the 3 bests of Europe.

Many concerts and musical activities all year long.

4, Place Sainte Croix
45000 Orléans

National music school : Phone : +33(0)2 38 79 21 33
Orleans – Concerts : +33(0)2 38 53 27 13

Documentation available on demand.
Free entry for pupils’ hearings, « Matinés du Piano » and Training piano concerts.

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Behind its contemporary facade, the media library of Orleans
hides multimedia treasuries such as books, Films, CD, DVD,
and ancient manuscripts, ancient drawings of Orleans, maps…

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