{"id":6224,"date":"2024-02-14T10:50:23","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T09:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/visit-cathedrale-sainte-croix-orleans\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T14:49:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T12:49:04","slug":"visit-cathedral-sainte-croix-orleans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-cathedral-sainte-croix-orleans\/","title":{"rendered":"Sainte-Croix Cathedral (Orl\u00e9ans): visit + photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you're visiting Orl\u00e9ans, don't miss a visit to the cathedral! A true treasure of the city<\/strong>, it will delight architecture fans and history buffs alike. In addition to its flamboyant facade<\/strong>, Sainte-Croix boasts a rare collection of stained glass windows<\/strong>, as well as a collection dedicated to Joan of<\/strong> Arc. The cathedral boasts beautiful iconography of the famous heroine of French history, as well as other incredible secrets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

In this article, discover our useful tips<\/strong> for visiting Orl\u00e9ans Cathedral and having a wonderful time!<\/p>\n\n

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This guide is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Why visit Orl\u00e9ans Cathedral?<\/h2>\n\n

Is Holy Cross Cathedral worth it? Our opinion:<\/h3>\n\n

Yes, we're convinced that the cathedral is well worth a visit! It's even the emblematic monument of the city of Orl\u00e9ans, as it's the largest cathedral in the Centre-Val de Loire region<\/strong> and one of the region's most beautiful cathedrals<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

At first, you'll be fascinated by thebrilliance of its facade<\/strong> and colorful stained glass windows<\/strong>. You'll then be captivated by the lovely repertoire dedicated to Joan of Arc, the mythical 15th-century figure who saved France from the yoke of the English during the 100 Years' War. And last but not least, you'll be amazed by the cathedral's wealth of details<\/strong>, works of <\/strong>art and anecdotes!<\/p>\n\n

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Downtown<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy the city, its restaurants and beautiful architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n