Capital of the Centre-Val de Loire region, Orléans has multiple economic, historical and heritage assets. It is also a booming business tourism destination thanks to the opening of a unique event complex, "CO'MET", which includes an exhibition centre, a convention centre and an arena.
With 9,400 industrial, commercial and service establishments, the Orléans metropolis ranks among the top 10 GDPs recorded by French cities. The leading exporter of French cosmetics, Orléans also has a major innovation and scientific research cluster in the fields of health, aerospace and energy transition in France. Orléans is therefore a leading economic and scientific centre.
The capital of the Loire Valley also has an exceptional historical and natural heritage on the banks of the Loire River. Its historic city centre has been completely restored: colourful half-timbered houses, facades and cobblestone streets. Orléans maintains its image as a green and flowery city.
Close to Paris (1 hour by train and 90 minutes by car from Paris Orly airport) and at the crossroads of 3 motorways (A10, A19 and A71), Orléans is an easily accessible city. Moreover, it has an efficient public transit network including 2 tramway lines, 33 bus lines, as well as taxis, VTC, self-service bicycles, etc.
Key information
- 3,300 hotel rooms, 1,000 of which are within walking distance of the train station
- 4th largest logistics platform in France
- No. 1 exporter of French cosmetics (including Dior in global production and LVMH as a global research centre)
- In the top 10 of GDPs recorded by French cities
- 90 public and private laboratories
- 4 internationally recognised competitiveness clusters
- 4 national cultural labels
- The banks of the Loire are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Our Venues
- Discover CO'Met
- Discover Zénith Orléans
- Discover Centre de Conférence d'Orléans
- Discover Le Chapit'O