A romantic weekend in Orléans


To make your stay in Orléans unforgettable, La Salamandre has put together a programme combining discovery, gourmet delights and relaxation.

Friday evening: arrival and first balmy evening

  • 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm Arrival in Orléans (by train → 10 min walk from the station, or by car → car park near the centre).
  • Installation at La Salamandre Discover your elegant room and relax after your journey.
  • 20h00 Gastronomic dinner just a stone's throw from La Salamandre →. Restaurant L'Hibiscus (Michelin-starred fine dining, 10 minutes' walk away). Intimate atmosphere and creative dishes, perfect for a romantic first dinner.
  • 22h30 Return to La Salamandre for a peaceful night.

Saturday: immersion in historic Orleans

  • 8.30am - 9.30am Gourmet breakfast at La Salamandre (bread, pastries, jams, home-made biscuits, local produce).
  • 10.00 am - 12.30 pm Discover the historic centre on foot :
  • Holy Cross Cathedral (breathtaking view from rue Jeanne d'Arc)
  • Place du Martroi and statue of Joan of Arc
  • Half-timbered houses and picturesque lanes around the rue de Bourgogne.
  • 12.30 - 2.00 pm : Lunch at a chic gourmet restaurant The Lift - contemporary gourmet cuisine, designer decor and views (over the Loire or cathedral)
  • 2.00 pm - 4.30 pm Cultural and romantic afternoon:
  • Visit the House of Joan of Arc
  • Walk on the quays of the Loire (cycling or traditional boat trips are also possible, season permitting).
  • 4.30 pm - 5.30 pm Gourmet and romantic break at Ex-libris (9 Rue Royale, 45000 Orléans) for a cup of tea and a home-made pastry, in a soothing, literary setting.
  • 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm Return to La Salamandre to rest and prepare for the evening.
  • 20h00 Gourmet dinner for two : Le Lièvre Gourmand (Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant in a refined, romantic setting).
  • 10.30pm - 11pm : An evening stroll through the illuminated centre before returning to La Salamandre.

Sunday: a gentle morning and a final walk

  • 8.30am - 9.30am : Breakfast at La Salamandre.
  • 10.00am - 12.00pm Last visits :
  • Museum of Fine Arts for an artistic touch,
  • or a more natural walk along the Loire.
  • 12h30 Lunch at the restaurant Plants (44 rue Tudelle - home cooking, local produce, friendly atmosphere).
  • 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm Return to La Salamandre to collect your luggage.
  • 3.00 pm - 4.00 pm Departure by train or car, memories flooding your mind.
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