Place du Martroi
The main square in the center of Orléans, with an equestrian bronze of Joan of Arc and cafés around it. It is the starting point for exploring the old town.
Place du Martroi is the heart of Orléans. In the center stands an equestrian bronze statue of Joan of Arc created by Foyatier in 1855, with relief panels on the base telling her life story. The square is surrounded by 18th-century buildings and cafés. It was converted into a pedestrian square in 2012, and its ground fountains are a favorite with children in summer. Tram lines A and B meet here. Rue Jeanne d'Arc runs south to the cathedral, and to the east is the pedestrian old town. In December, a Christmas market is held here, and during the May Joan of Arc festival, the square becomes the main stage for celebrations and processions.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hôtel Cabu – Musée d'Histoire et d'Archéologie
- Maison de Jeanne d'Arc
- Hôtel Groslot
- Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Orléans
- Quais de Loire & Pont George-V
- Rue de Bourgogne
- Orléans Cathedral (Cathédrale Sainte-Croix)
- Campo Santo