Podcast Tour Orléans 1429 The Maid and the River

1 hr 51 minGerman, EnglishLoire Valley, France

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Step into the claustrophobic, desperate, and ultimately triumphant atmosphere of May 1429. This immersive audio journey strips away the myth to reveal the gritty, tactical, and deeply human reality of the Siege of Orléans. You will walk the very streets where a starving city made its last stand, trace the tactical geography of the Loire River, and discover how a seventeen-year-old visionary shattered the invincible English war machine in just ten days.

- A 3.2 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 111 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Power, Protest & Civic Spaces and History & Memory - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Verified facts woven into an engaging story
Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
Precise navigation between the stops
Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What you'll do

The riverside entry point where Joan of Arc secretly arrived, bringing hope to a starving city
10 min
Maison De Jeanne D'arc Orleans
3 Place du General de Gaulle, Orleans, France
A faithful reconstruction of the medieval house where Joan stayed, planned her battles, and clashed with French commanders.
10 min
Place du Martroi
Orleans, France
The monumental heart of the city, featuring the iconic 1855 equestrian statue of Joan of Arc.
10 min
The soaring Gothic cathedral where Joan prayed and where the city celebrated the lifting of the siege
10 min
The riverbanks offering a view of the tactical geography and the immense barrier the Loire presented
10 min
Pont George V
Pont George V, Orleans, France
Crossing the modern bridge that replaces the heavily fortified medieval Pont des Tourelles.
10 min
The monument marking the site of the Fort des Tourelles, where Joan was wounded and achieved her greatest victory
10 min

Meeting and pickup

3 locations

Pickup details

From Orléans's main station, take local public transport toward Quai du Châtelet (Porte Bourgogne). Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Quai du Châtelet (Porte Bourgogne), Orléans, France. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.