Freshness mission
Our tips for keeping cool in Orleans
Summer is setting in, and with it the never-ending quest for a little coolness. We’ve put together some of the best tips for avoiding the heat while enjoying the city to the full. From shady spots to air-conditioned museums and icy delights, find out all our tips for keeping cool in Orleans.
A little greenery
For a big bowl of freshness
When the heat is on, there’s nothing like a spot of shade to cool off and enjoy a moment of relaxation. Orléans is full of welcoming parks and gardens where you can escape the sun’s rays while enjoying the beauty of nature. Here are our 7 favourite parks and gardens to escape the sun:
- Parc Floral de La Source from 10am to 7pm
- Jardin de la Charpenterie from 7.30am to 6.30pm
- Jardin de l’Hôtel Groslot from 8am to 5.30pm
- Parc Pasteur from 7.30am to 6.30pm
- Jardin Jacques Boucher from 7.30am to 8pm
- Jardin Hélène Cadou from 7.30am to 6.30pm
- Jardin des Plantes from 7.30am to 8pm
Relaxing by the water
A refreshing escape in the heart of Orleans
The banks of the Loire, the Loiret and the Canal d’Orléans are the perfect place to cool off all summer long.
The Loiret invites you to stroll along its waters or take a picnic break on its shady quays. If you’re looking for a bit more action, the Loire is ideal for a little canoeing or stand-up paddling, but it also offers a trip back in time on a traditional boat. As for the Canal d’Orléans, it offers a peaceful, bucolic setting for a trip in a rowing boat or electric boat.
So, whether you’re looking for tranquillity or thrills, the banks of these waterways await you for a dose of fresh air and summer fun.
The historic nuggets of Orléans
To keep cool
When the mercury rises, there’s nothing like taking refuge in Orleans’ historic monuments to cool off. Sainte-Croix Cathedral, with its imposing vaults and dazzling stained glass windows, offers an oasis of coolness and serenity. The Crypts of Saint-Aignan and Saint-Avit, accessible only on guided tours, plunge you into a cool underground world, perfect for escaping the heat. As for the Hôtel Groslot, its shaded rooms and historic atmosphere make it an ideal place to relax away from the scorching sun.
So, when the temperatures rise, let yourself be tempted by a visit to these emblematic places in Orleans and enjoy their incomparable coolness.
The museums of Orleans are waiting for you
To escape the heat
Why not combine cultural discovery and fresh air? Orleans museums offer you the perfect combination!
The Hôtel Cabu, home to the Musée d’Histoire et d’Archéologie d’Orléans, is the ideal place to travel through time while enjoying a pleasant climate. The FRAC Centre-Val de Loire, with its contemporary art exhibitions, is the ideal place to discover innovative works. As for the Orleans Museum of Fine Arts, it plunges you into the world of painting and sculpture, perfect for escaping the summer heat.
Perfect for those hot days when staying indoors is a good option!
Outdoor swimming pools around Orléans
Swimming and sunbathing
Want to cool off or swim a few laps in the sun? Here are the best outdoor swimming pools around Orléans to satisfy all your aquatic desires:
- Centre aqualudique L’O in Orleans
- Orléans La Source water sports complex
- Piscine du Poutyl in Olivet
- Complexe Le Cube in La Ferté Saint-Aubin
- Municipal outdoor swimming pool in Meung-sur-Loire
It’s up to you to choose your favourite spot and enjoy a refreshing summer around Orleans!
Ice cream parlours in Orleans
Glaces Moustache
Change your mind about ice cream, get a moustache! That’s the ice cream parlour’s motto! Exotic insolence, rose petals, explosive sweets, stracciatella, vinegar… there’s no shortage of original tastes at Glaces Moustache!
B. GLACIER
Authentic Bourbon vanilla beans, Guyaquil dark chocolate, Sologne honey… so many authentic flavours to discover now at B.Glacier!
Gourmet and fresh moment
Chà+ Tea bar in Orleans
More of a bubble waffle or bubble tea? Then you’ve come to the right place! At Chà+, tea is a religion…
Bubble tea, a mixture of tea and your choice of fruit flavouring, will give you a refreshing moment! The bubble waffle is a waffle topped with sweets and ice cream… it’s up to you to choose what you want to put in it!
Un piano dans la théière
Un piano dans la théière is the vegan tearoom where the plant is king… Tartelette tatin, English cake, chocolate almond brownie and iced maté make up the menu!
Authentic cuisine, a cosy atmosphere and a menu to die for… Would you like something else?
