Podcast Tour Orléans 1429 The Maid and the River

Loire Valley, France
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Duration1h 51m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

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

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. 10m
    The riverside entry point where Joan of Arc secretly arrived, bringing hope to a starving city.
  2. Maison De Jeanne D'arc Orleans
    10m
    A faithful reconstruction of the medieval house where Joan stayed, planned her battles, and clashed with French commanders.
  3. Place du Martroi
    10m
    The monumental heart of the city, featuring the iconic 1855 equestrian statue of Joan of Arc.
  4. 10m
    The soaring Gothic cathedral where Joan prayed and where the city celebrated the lifting of the siege.
  5. 10m
    The riverbanks offering a view of the tactical geography and the immense barrier the Loire presented.
  6. Pont George V
    10m
    Crossing the modern bridge that replaces the heavily fortified medieval Pont des Tourelles.
  7. 10m
    The monument marking the site of the Fort des Tourelles, where Joan was wounded and achieved her greatest victory.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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