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The 6 Best Day Trips from Orléans
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 6 good day trips from Orléans, France, led by Paris, Marne La Vallée, Cergy-Pontoise. The closest is Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, about 1 hr 30 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Orléans at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 111 km N | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Marne La Vallée | 117 km NE | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Cergy-Pontoise | 127 km N | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines | 97 km N | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Le Mans | 127 km W | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Tours | 106 km SW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Orléans
- 1
Paris, France
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north of Orléans3 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Le Petit Bouillon Pharamond.
Also nearby: Paris 15 Vaugirard, Paris 20 Ménilmontant, Paris 18 Buttes-Montmartre, Paris 13 Gobelins, Paris 19 Buttes-Chaumont, Paris 13e Arrondissement, Paris 16 Passy, Paris 17 Batignolles-Monceau, Paris 11e Arrondissement.
- 2
Marne La Vallée, France
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north-east of Orléans3 hr 40 min round trip - 3
Cergy-Pontoise, France
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km north of Orléans4 hr round trip - 4
Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car97 km north of Orléans3 hr round trip - 5
Le Mans, France
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km west of Orléans4 hr round trip - 6
Tours, France
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south-west of Orléans3 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Orléans to Paris
A realistic pace for Paris, 111 km from Orléans. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Orléans
- 09:15Arrive in Paris (1 hr 45 min drive)
- 09:30Le Petit Bouillon Pharamond
- 11:30Lunch
- 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Paris
- 15:15Head back to Orléans
- 17:00Home in Orléans
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Orléans?
- The best day trips from Orléans are Paris, Marne La Vallée, Cergy-Pontoise, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Le Mans. The closest is Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, about 1 hr 30 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Orléans?
- Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is the closest, 97 km north of Orléans, roughly 1 hr 30 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
- What is the biggest city near Orléans for a day out?
- Paris is the largest city in day-trip range, 111 km north of Orléans and about 1 hr 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Orléans?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Le Mans at 127 km, around 2 hr by car.
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