Maison de Jeanne d'Arc
Reconstruction of the house where Joan of Arc stayed in 1429, with a multimedia space, film and documentation centre.
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About the museum
The original half-timbered house belonged to Jacques Boucher, treasurer general of the Duke of Orléans. Joan of Arc lodged there from April 29 to May 9, 1429, during the siege of the town by the English.
The house was destroyed in the bombings of 1940 and rebuilt in the 1960s. In 1974 the City of Orléans opened a municipal museum devoted to Joan of Arc here.
On the ground floor, a multimedia room offers interactive terminals, a map of the campaigns and battles, a timeline and the screening of a panoramic film of around fifteen minutes on the Hundred Years’ War, Joan’s life and her memory in the town. Upstairs is the Centre Jeanne d'Arc, a research and documentation centre holding around 37,000 books, journals, maps, films and slides. It can be consulted free of charge on weekdays by appointment.
Highlights
- House rebuilt on the site where Joan of Arc stayed in 1429
- Panoramic film of 15 minutes, screened every 30 minutes
- Interactive terminals, battle map and timeline
- Jeanne d'Arc documentation centre (around 37,000 documents)
Permanent exhibition
- Espace multimédia et film panoramique – Interactive terminals, a map of Joan of Arc’s campaigns, a timeline and a film of around fifteen minutes on the Hundred Years’ War and Joan’s memory in the town.
- Founded
- 1974
- Operated by
- Ville d'Orléans
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| All-museums day ticket (Musée des Beaux-Arts, MOBE, Hôtel Cabu, Maison de Jeanne d'Arc), full price | €8 |
| All-museums day ticket, reduced rate | €4 |
| Individual Pass musées (one year, from date to date) | €15 |
| Couple Pass musées (one year, from date to date) | €25 |
Free admission: The first Sunday of every month.
The €4 rate is a single rate valid only for the Maison de Jeanne d'Arc. The Pass musées gives unlimited access to the collections and exhibitions of the museums in Orléans, as well as free access to most events (excluding workshops and third-party events).
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
According to the departmental tourist portal, access for visitors with reduced mobility is not possible on the mezzanine levels.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 30 min |
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- Family tours & workshops
Workshops for children and guided tours adapted to families (in French), according to the departmental tourist portal.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi mentioned by the tourist portal of the Loiret department.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (EN) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Self-guided visits at any time; guided tours on request for groups. A panoramic film of around fifteen minutes is screened every half hour. Teaching resources are available for schools. |
