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The Moulin de Lignerolles is one of the last pivotal windmills in the Loiret department. Built in 1848, this wooden mill belonged to Louis-Joseph Soulas, famous painter and director of the Orléans School of Fine Arts. You can admire the restored mill and its ingenious mechanism, as well as the panoramic view of the plain. The mill is open to the public on Sundays from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., and also hosts various events throughout the year, such as a flea market, concerts and exhibitions. Visiting the Moulin de Lignerolles is an excellent way to discover the heritage and charm of the Beauceron countryside.

The SAINTE-CROIX Cathedral of Orleans, dedicated to the Holy Cross (Latin “Santa Croce”), draws its patronage from the cross on which Jesus Christ died. The veneration of the Holy Cross goes back to a large extent to Saint Helena, who was the mother of Emperor Constantine the Great (who recognized Christianity as a religion after his victory at the “Milvian Bridge” in front of Rome and in the year 312 for a long time the persecution ended with the “tolerance edict” of Milan). In the early fourth century she undertook a pilgrimage to the Holy Land (Israel / Palestine) and from there brought numerous relics with her to Europe, including the "True Cross" on which Jesus Christ was crucified. Helena is therefore often depicted with a cross as an attribute. The church celebrates the festival of the discovery, public presentation and veneration of the Holy Cross – called “Exaltation of the Cross” – on September 14th.

Joan of Arc, known in German-speaking countries as "Johanna of Orleans", (1412? to 1431) was an important person in the history of France at the time of the so-called 100 Years' War between the kingdoms of England and France. After her capture, she was condemned as a heretic (at the instigation of the English) and burned, but two and a half decades later (at the instigation of the French) this sentence was overturned. She is the patroness of France. The music group OMD (Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark) dedicated a song to her in the early 1980s: "Maid of Orleans". Can be found on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmwMhjbThKg

Magnificent Orléans Cathedral and the view of the entire rue Jeanne d'Arc in the extension. Do not hesitate to discover the other faces of the cathedral which are just as magnificent.

Probably the most famous monument in Orléans, the Sainte-Croix d'Orléans Cathedral was erected from 1601 to 1829. This Gothic-style cathedral is made up of five naves and two towers which rise to 88 meters in height. The impressive central spire rises to 114 meters. The cathedral can be visited outside of services and allows you to admire numerous paintings as well as the perfectly restored organ.

Joan of Arc, known in German-speaking countries as "Johanna of Orleans", (1412? to 1431) was an important figure in the history of France at the time of the so-called 100-year war between the kingdoms of England and France. After her capture, she was condemned as a heretic and burned (at the instigation of the English), but this sentence was overturned two and a half decades later (at the instigation of the French). She is Patroness of France. The music group OMD (Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark) dedicated a song to her in the early 1980s: "Maid of Orleans". Available on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmwMhjbThKg

Joan of Arc, also known as Joan of Arc, also known as Joan of Arc or Maid of Orléans in German-speaking countries, is a French national heroine. She is venerated as a virgin and saint in the Roman Catholic Church (Wikipedia).