Tourelles

Tourelles is a scenic viewpoint in Orléans, Loiret, Centre-Val de Loire. Tourelles is situated nearby to the health club Bodyhit, as well as near the ruins Pont médiéval.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Pont des Tourelles and George V Bridge.

The George V Bridge is a road and tram bridge that crosses the Loire in Orléans, France. It is an arched masonry bridge spanning a distance of 325 m. Designed by Jean Hupeau, it was built between 1751 and 1760, at the request of Daniel-Charles Trudaine, administrator and civil engineer. George V Bridge is situated 190 metres north of Tourelles.

Cathedral of the Holy Cross of Orléans

Church

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Orléans Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the city of Orléans, France. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Orléans. Built on the ruins of a Roman temple from 1278 to 1329, the cathedral was partially destroyed in 1568 by the Huguenots during the French Wars of Religion and rebuilt in a Gothic style between 1601 and 1829. Cathedral of the Holy Cross of Orléans is situated 1 km northeast of Tourelles.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Saint-Jean-le-Blanc and Saint-Jean-de-la-Ruelle.

Saint-Jean-le-Blanc

Village

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Saint-Jean-le-Blanc is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France. Saint-Jean-le-Blanc is situated 3 km southeast of Tourelles.

Saint-Jean-de-la-Ruelle

Town

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Saint-Jean-de-la-Ruelle is a commune in the Loiret department in the administrative region of Centre-Val de Loire, France. It is located about 3.5 km from Orléans. Saint-Jean-de-la-Ruelle is situated 3 km northwest of Tourelles.