Orl\u00e9ans is a historic city in north-central France, located on the banks of the Loire River. Known for its association with Joan of Arc, who famously lifted the siege of the city in 1429, Orl\u00e9ans features striking medieval and Renaissance architecture, including the Gothic-style Sainte-Croix Cathedral. Its well-preserved old town and role in French history distinguish it within the Loire Valley region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":78,"featured_media":16347,"parent":5727,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"City Game Orl\u00e9ans","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"City Game Orl\u00e9ans. Explore the city with interactive City Games. Solve puzzles, complete challenges and play at your own pace with a self-guided City Game experience!","_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","ghostkit_customizer_options":"","ghostkit_custom_css":"","ghostkit_custom_js_head":"","ghostkit_custom_js_foot":"","ghostkit_typography":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"cities-only-parent-location":[470],"countries-only-parent-locations":[],"seo_keyword":[],"cg_page_type":[45],"class_list":["post-13189","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","cities-only-parent-location-france","cg_page_type-city-overview-page"],"acf":{"city_name":"Orl\u00e9ans","intro_text":"City Games are available in Orl\u00e9ans, offering a self-guided experience through interactive gameplay. Using your smartphone, you\u2019ll solve puzzles and challenges while exploring the city at your own pace. Each game invites you to engage with your surroundings in a new way as you move through different locations across Orl\u00e9ans.","intro_image":16348,"how_city_games_work_image":16349,"who_are_city_games_for_image":16350,"exploring_city_text":"Exploring Orl\u00e9ans offers a journey through a city where medieval charm meets the flow of the Loire River. The historic center, with its half-timbered houses and narrow lanes, surrounds the grand Sainte-Croix Cathedral\u2014an architectural landmark that anchors the city both visually and culturally. Walking these streets, you encounter layers of history that remain closely tied to the legacy of Joan of Arc.\n\nThe waterfront along the Loire provides a different pace, opening up quiet views and leisurely promenades that contrast with the denser urban core. In the vibrant Bourgogne district, traditional French facades coexist with caf\u00e9s and local markets, creating a sense of everyday life rooted in local rhythm. Together, these elements give Orl\u00e9ans a layered feel\u2014one shaped by its river, its past, and its evolving neighborhoods.","exploring_city_image":16351,"select_city":308,"latitude":47.9028594,"longitude":1.9041698,"country":470,"map_enabled":true},"yoast_head":"\n