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Only an hour away from Paris, Orleans is the capital of the Loire Valley and is famous for two reasons - Joan of Arc and the many Chateaux in the region. An important settlement by the time of the Roman conquest, the city sealed its place in history in 1429 when Joan of Arc relieved the city from attacks by the Burgundians and the English, a key turning point in the Hundred Years War. Six centuries later, the Maid of Orléans still has a powerful hold on the French imagination! All around town, you'll find statues, stained-glass windows, and museum exhibits dedicated to her exploits, including an equestrian statue of her on place du Martroi. The city's deliverance is celebrated every year on May 8, the anniversary of her victory. Other important sites are the Cathedral of Saint Croix, comparable with Notre Dame, and the hotel Groslot.
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