Orleans is the capital of the
Loire Valley in north-central France. Aside from being the hometown of the famous hero, Joan of Arc, several chateaux (or castles) can be found in Orleans making it of the famous
tourist destinations in Europe. Orleans is just a one hour drive away from the French capital, Paris. One thing I have noticed about Orleans is the abundance of churches all throughout the city. The Cathedral of Sainte Croix, one of the most fabulous structures in the world, can be seen here.
There is one place in Orleans that has aroused my curiosity – the Campo Santo. Campo Santo was originally used as Orleans’ main cemetery since the 12th century. After a few centuries, the number of bodies buried in Campo Santo dramatically increased so the local authorities had no choice but to close it down because of
possible health hazards. In the 18th century, the place was used as corn market. In 1970, the area was renovated to make way for the Visual Art Institute. There are many other places you can go in Orleans like the rue Jeanne d'Arc, the rue de Bourgogne, and of course, Joan of Arc’s house.
