Beaugency
A medieval town on the Loire with a 22-arch bridge, an 11th-century Caesar's Tower and well-preserved stone lanes, ideal for a half-day stroll.
Beaugency lies about 28 km southwest of Orléans. It was a key battleground during the Hundred Years' War, and Joan of Arc defeated the English here in 1429. A medieval bridge about 440 meters long, with 23 arches, spans the Loire. The 11th-century square keep known as the Tour César, the Notre-Dame church and the Dunois Castle form the heart of the old town, where stone-paved lanes and small squares make very photogenic scenes. Regional trains reach the town in about 20 minutes, or you can cycle along the Loire bike path.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Château de Meung-sur-Loire
- Les Turbulences – FRAC Centre-Val de Loire
- Quais de Loire & Pont George-V
- Maison de Jeanne d'Arc
- Place du Martroi
- Hôtel Cabu – Musée d'Histoire et d'Archéologie
- Hôtel Groslot
- Rue de Bourgogne