La Parenthèse

Orléans


Youthful chef David Sterne turns fresh produce from nearby market stalls, including heritage vegetables, into old-fashioned, family-style French cuisine, creating seasonal menus that change every two months. Choose from relaxed sidewalk seating or three refined dining rooms. Book well ahead by phone.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Orléans attractions

1. Musée d'Histoire et d'Archéologie

0.13 MILES

The centrepiece of this history museum, in the Renaissance-style Hôtel Cabu, is an extraordinary collection of Celtic and Gallo-Roman bronzes, recovered…

2. Maison de Jeanne d’Arc

0.22 MILES

An excellent 15-minute film (in French or English) tracing Joan of Arc's origins, accomplishments and historical impact is the main attraction at the…

3. Cathédrale Ste-Croix

0.23 MILES

In a country of jaw-dropping churches, Gothic-style Cathédrale Ste-Croix still raises a gasp. Originally built in the 13th century, it underwent tinkering…

4. Hôtel Groslot

0.25 MILES

The Renaissance-style Hôtel Groslot was built between 1530 and 1550 as a private mansion for lawyer and bailiff Jacques Groslot; it became Orléans’ city…

5. Joan of Arc Statue

0.25 MILES

Depicting St Joan atop a prancing steed, this huge bronze statue (1855) by Denis Foyatier is in the centre of place du Martroi.

6. Place du Martroi

0.25 MILES

In the centre of Orléans' main square, a bronze statue (1855) depicts Joan of Arc atop a prancing steed; nearby there's a carousel (merry-go-round). A…

7. Musée des Beaux-Arts

0.25 MILES

Orléans’ five-level fine-arts museum is a treat, with an excellent collection of Italian, Flemish and Dutch paintings (including works by Correggio,…