The 6 Best Day Trips from Orléans
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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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.
Built from 6 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Orléans
- 1
Paris, France
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north of OrléansKnown for Le Petit Bouillon Pharamond.
- 2
Marne La Vallée, France
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north-east of Orléans - 3
Cergy-Pontoise, France
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km north of Orléans - 4
Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car97 km north of Orléans - 5
Le Mans, France
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km west of Orléans - 6
Tours, France
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south-west of Orléans
A sample day: Orléans to Paris
- 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.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Orléans?
- For a weekend away from Orléans, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Le Mans (127 km, 2 hr), Cergy-Pontoise (127 km, 2 hr), Marne La Vallée (117 km, 1 hr 50 min), Paris (111 km, 1 hr 45 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- 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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