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Saint-Jean-le-Blanc

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Loiret

Charming small town in Loiret, in the Center region - the Loire Valley, Saint-Jean-le-Blanc takes place at the gates of Orleans, in an area declared World Heritage by UNESCO. It is located near Fleury-les-Aubrais, Saint-Jean-de-Braye or Semoy.

Founded there is more than a millennium, the town was occupied from the Gallo-Roman, as evidenced by the remains of a Roman road found there. But Saint-Jean-le-Blanc has mainly shown during the Hundred Years War, including the presence of Joan of Arc, who asked the British to withdraw from Orleans.

Dynamic and attractive, the city captivates visitors as much by its proximity Orleans and the richness of its natural and built heritage.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-Jean-le-Blanc
Postcode45650
Tourism label
Latitude47.8930570 (N 47° 53’ 35”)
Longitude1.9156280 (E 1° 54’ 56”)
AltitudeFrom 91m to 100m
Surface area7.66 km²
Population9360 inhabitants
Density1221 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureOrléans (1.7 km, 4 min)
Insee code45286
IntercommunalityME Orléans Métropole
DepartmentLoiret
TerritoriesLoire Valley, Orléanais
RegionCentre-Loire Valley

Nearest cities & towns

Orléans2.8 km (7 min)
Saint-Denis-en-Val3.7 km (7 min)
Saint-Pryvé-Saint-Mesmin4.3 km (8 min)
Saint-Jean-de-la-Ruelle4.7 km (10 min)
Olivet4.9 km (11 min)
Fleury-les-Aubrais5.9 km (12 min)
Saint-Jean-de-Braye6.1 km (11 min)
La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin6.7 km (14 min)
Semoy6.9 km (13 min)
Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Mesmin7.1 km (12 min)
Combleux8.5 km (16 min)
Saint-Cyr-en-Val8.5 km (10 min)
Saran8.7 km (17 min)
Ingré8.8 km (16 min)
Sandillon10.6 km (13 min)

Things to see and do

Strolling the streets of Saint-Jean-le-Blanc, be sure to linger on the Castle Chalet or Castle Saint-Jean-le-Blanc, both the nineteenth century. The latter, whose rooms regularly host temporary exhibitions, is surrounded by the Rose Garden. Covering an area of ​​over 1,000 square meters, it has more than 400 rose bushes, more than sixty different varieties. Recently renovated, the annex of the castle is open to the public and associations in organizing various events of all types.

Passing through the town, hard not to dwell on the island Charlemagne, amusement park located on the banks of the Loire. The site has a lake twenty-eight hectares of wooded landscaped over forty hectares. Adults and children can learn here fishing, canoeing or practice swimming, jogging and mountain biking. Play areas are also accessible for the youngest.

Do not miss the statue of the place of the Church, The Child and the eagle, by Daniel.

Places of interest

Leisure centres

Events and festivities

The market is held every Saturday and Sunday morning.

In June, up to the feast of Saint John including a torchlight procession, a ball or a firework.

A Christmas market with entertainment is offered in December.

Weather

Wednesday 24 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 11°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 13°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Scavenger hunt and urban escape game
Entertainment12 € to 200 € Orléans (810 m)
Guided tour of Orleans
Culture and education59 € to 83 € Orléans (1.2 km)
Visit the Rive Mauve Art Gallery
Arts and CraftsFreeMeung-sur-Loire (17.8 km)
Loire sightseeing trip in a traditional boat
Nature and the great outdoors20 € to 54 € Sigloy (24 km)
Climb to the top of a tree
Sports sensations16 € to 29 € Vieilles-Maisons-sur-Joudry (39 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Orleans Forest Springs Trail
Mountain bike itineraryEasy2:00Les Bordes (37 km)
Circuit of Grignon
HikeEasy3:00Vieilles-Maisons-sur-Joudry (39 km)
Path of the Rimarde
Village visitEasy2:00La Neuville-sur-Essonne (47 km)
Wood of the Gâts
HikeEasy3:00Châteaudun (48 km)
Old Towns
Village visitEasy1:00Châteaudun (48 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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