Ormes

Ormes is a village in the Loiret department, in the Centre-Val de Loire region, located just a few kilometres north of Orléans. It borders the Forêt d'Orléans, one of the largest state-owned forests in France, popular for walking, cycling and countryside outings. Its proximity to Orléans provides easy access to shops, services and the city's historic heritage, including Sainte-Croix Cathedral and the old town linked to Joan of Arc. The area enjoys a temperate climate, with mild summers well suited to outdoor activities, and landscapes typical of the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage region a little further south and west. The surroundings of Ormes offer a peaceful, green setting, ideal for a countryside stay while remaining close to major road and rail routes connecting Paris to Sologne and the Loire Valley. This makes the village a convenient base for exploring both the surrounding nature and the cultural riches of the Loire Valley, all within a quiet residential environment.