Red Cottage House on Rue de la Poterne

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France

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Orléans

Located along the Loire River, Orléans is famously known as the town that was once rescued by Joan of Arc from English capture. The rich history is embedded in the culture of the commune and visitors from all over the world come to marvel at the 18th-century architecture — like this half-timbered, cottage-style house that sits on the corner of a quaint cobblestone street.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

Wide-angle lens (35mm)

How to get there

N47° 53' 56.1984"E1° 54' 33.8004"

This image of the red cottage house was taken along Rue de la Poterne, looking south toward the intersection of the aforementioned street and Rue du Cloître St Benoit. If you're traveling from Paris, the easiest way to get to Orléans is by driving or taking the train. Once you've arrived in the small town, reference the GPS coordinates and you'll be able to walk to this viewpoint. By train: - Closest station: Gare d'Orléans (via TER) - Head south on Avenue de Paris/D2020 - Turn left toward Place Albert 1er and then take the stairs - Turn right onto Place Albert 1er - Turn left onto Boulevard de Verdun - Turn right onto Rue de la République - Turn left onto Rue de la Bretonnerie - Turn right onto Place de l'Étape - Continue onto Place Sainte-Croix - Slight right onto Rue Parisie - Continue onto Rue de la Poterne