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Orléans Christmas Market |  Parc des Expositions
27 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual)
The Orléans Christmas Market takes over the Parc des Expositions for three days at the end of November. Visitors can search the stalls for the perfect gift, while kids make a beeline for the glittering grotto to meet Father Christmas. |
International Piano Competition |  Orleans
Feb - Mar 2010 (annual)
Young artists brimming with nimble-fingered talent play at Orléans' International Piano Competition. A partner of the Orchestre National de Lille, the Carré St Vincent Scène Nationale d'Orléans hosts this event dedicated to 20th-century piano music, where the winner takes home the title and €12,000 in prize money. |
Orléans Jazz |  Orleans
Jun 2010 (annual)
The annual Orléans Jazz festival hails the start of summer with concerts at venues across town. |
Salon Habitat et Décoration |  Parc des Expositions
Sep 2010 (annual)
Some 250 house and home exhibitors set up at the Parc des Expositions in Orleans for Salon Habitat et Décoration. Pick up the latest ideas in French interior design or buy a lasting souvenir for your home at this annual expo. |
Loire Festival |  Orleans
Sep 2010 (annual)
The River Loire is the focus of this nautical festival, held on the quayside of historic Orléans. Around 100 traditional barges, tugs and fishing boats come from all over Europe to celebrate the region's maritime heritage. |
Joan of Arc Festival | Orleans
Apr - May 2010 (annual)
Orléans marks the famous siege of 1428-1429, when Joan of Arc helped liberate the city. Enjoy spit-roast in the medieval market as well as battle re-enactments, fencing, falconry and cathedral illuminations. A huge fireworks display completes the Joan of Arc Festival. |
Open d'Orléans Tennis Tournament | Palais des Sports
Oct 2010 (annual)
Top players compete alongside club-level champs at the Open d'Orléans Tennis Tournament. Held at the Palais des Sports, this winner-takes-all knockout cup is a social as well as sporting occasion, with a prize for the winner of the main competition. |
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