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Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Loiret

Commune of Center-Val de Loire, Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel takes place in the department of Loiret, in the agricultural region of Orléanais. It is about fifteen kilometers from Orléans, and only seven kilometers from Châteauneuf-sur-Loire.

Formerly known as Saint-Denys-les-Jargeau, the commune had the honor of welcoming the time of a short stay King Henry IV. Today, Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel is mostly considered a pleasant tourist site, especially thanks to its architectural and natural heritage. Several sites in the municipality are indeed classified Natura 2000 areas because of their impressive flora and fauna.

Ideally located, the city also allows you to appreciate the charms of the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy the vibrancy of Orléans and its exceptional history.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel
Postcode45550
Tourism label
Latitude47.8688090 (N 47° 52’ 8”)
Longitude2.1286040 (E 2° 7’ 43”)
AltitudeFrom 97m to 124m
Surface area25.45 km²
Population3068 inhabitants
Density120 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureOrléans (18.7 km, 26 min)
Insee code45273
IntercommunalityCC des Loges
DepartmentLoiret
TerritoriesLoire Valley, Orléanais
RegionCentre-Loire Valley

Nearest cities & towns

Jargeau1.2 km (5 min)
Darvoy3.2 km (9 min)
Férolles5.3 km (9 min)
Donnery6 km (9 min)
Mardié6.3 km (9 min)
Fay-aux-Loges6.8 km (9 min)
Châteauneuf-sur-Loire7.2 km (9 min)
Ouvrouer-les-Champs7.8 km (15 min)
Sandillon8.6 km (12 min)
Chécy8.8 km (13 min)
Bou8.8 km (12 min)
Vienne-en-Val9.1 km (13 min)
Sigloy10.2 km (13 min)
Tigy11.4 km (12 min)
Saint-Martin-d'Abbat11.8 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

The church of Saint-Denis takes place on the remains of an ancient building of the twelfth century destroyed during the sixteenth century. This new construction was completed in the first half of the seventeenth century as evidenced by the date engraved above the main door. Partially destroyed during the bombing of 1940, it was restored in the 2000s. Once the work is finished, the church should recover two exceptional paintings now in storage at the Museum of Fine Arts, a Pietà from the 17th century Century, and the Rosary and Saint Dominic of the eighteenth century.

Installed in the cultural center of Orleans, the house-museum of Maurice Genevoix unveils temporary exhibitions, as well as the collection dedicated to the famous French writer-poet.

Walking through Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel, you can also enjoy the family home of Maurice Genevoix, the bridge of Jargeau built at the end of the 1980s in the place of an old suspension bridge, or the castle of Chenailles built in the sixteenth century.

Do not miss a trip to the port of the city. Formerly dedicated to important trade activities, it is now only a landing stage for leisure activities.

The commune takes place on two zones classified Natura 2000, the Loire Valley of the Loiret, and the Loire valley of Tavers in Belleville-sur-Loire. These territories shelter exceptional animal species that it is possible to admire the time of hikes respectful of the presented environment.

The pond of the Moulin, not far, is appreciated for its walks and its fishing activity.

Places of interest

Natural sites
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Events and festivities

In September, an American day is the scene of several animations highlighting the United States, as a meeting of American cars.

In December, the municipality offers a Christmas market with a lively parade.

Weather

Thursday 28 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 11°C
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Friday 29 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 13°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 12°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Loire sightseeing trip in a traditional boat
Nature and the great outdoors20 € to 54 € Sigloy (7.6 km)
Scavenger hunt and urban escape game
Entertainment12 € to 200 € Orléans (16.7 km)
Guided tour of Orleans
Culture and education59 € to 83 € Orléans (16.8 km)
Climb to the top of a tree
Sports sensations16 € to 29 € Vieilles-Maisons-sur-Joudry (23 km)
Visit the Rive Mauve Art Gallery
Arts and CraftsFreeMeung-sur-Loire (32 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Orleans Forest Springs Trail
Mountain bike itineraryEasy2:00Les Bordes (21 km)
Circuit of Grignon
HikeEasy3:00Vieilles-Maisons-sur-Joudry (24 km)
Path of the Rimarde
Village visitEasy2:00La Neuville-sur-Essonne (40 km)
Rogny Discovery Circuit the Seven Locks
HikeEasy55 minRogny-les-Sept-Écluses (58 km)
The Canal
HikeIntermediate2:15Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses (58 km)

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