Hôtel Groslot
A 16th-century Renaissance mansion of red brick, once a royal lodging and later the town hall, with lavish interior halls open to visitors free of charge.
Hôtel Groslot was built around 1550 for Jacques Groslot, an administrator of Orléans. Its façade alternates red brick and stone in a classic Renaissance style. Kings Charles IX and Henry III stayed here, and Francis II died here in 1560. From the 19th century, it has served as the town hall. Its interiors preserve gilded halls, a statue of Joan of Arc and tapestries, and it is still used for weddings today. Entry is free, except during weddings and official business. A small garden behind the building holds the ruined walls of a 15th-century chapel. It is opposite the cathedral.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00 (may close Sat afternoons for weddings)
Nearby sights
- Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Orléans
- Orléans Cathedral (Cathédrale Sainte-Croix)
- Campo Santo
- Rue de Bourgogne
- Hôtel Cabu – Musée d'Histoire et d'Archéologie
- Jardin de l'Évêché
- Place du Martroi
- MOBE – Muséum d'Orléans pour la Biodiversité et l'Environnement