Cenabum, Orléans

#4 among attractions in Orléans

Archaeological site

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Facts and practical information

Cenabum, Cenabaum or Genabum was the name of an oppidum of the Carnutes tribe, situated on the site of what is now Orléans. It was a prosperous commercial city on the river Loire at the time of Caesar's conquest of Gaul. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°54'9"N, 1°54'32"E

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Martroi-Cathédrale - BretonnerieOrléans France

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Day trips

Cenabum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Orléans Cathedral, Museum of Fine Arts, Church of Saint-Aignan, Canal d'Orléans.

~90 ftSE
Gothic cathedral with guided tours
Orléans Cathedral, Orléans
1 min walk • The Orléans Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, stands as a magnificent testament to Gothic architecture in the heart of Orléans, France. This grand cathedral, with its towering spires and intricate façades, beckons visitors to explore a...
~130 ftE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museum of Fine Arts, Orléans
1 min walk • The Musée des beaux-arts d'Orléans is a museum in the city of Orléans in the Loiret department and the Centre-Val de Loire region in France. Founded in 1797, it is one of France's oldest provincial museums. Its collections cover European arts from the 15th to 20th century.
0.4 miSE
Church
Church of Saint-Aignan, Orléans
11 min walk • The Church of Saint-Aignan is a collegiate church in the Bourgogne quarter of Orléans on the north bank of the Loire, France. The church is dedicated to Anianus, a 5th-century bishop of Orléans, who, according to legend, persuaded Attila the Hun not to sack the city.
0.5 miSE
Canal
Canal d'Orléans, Orléans
14 min walk • The Canal d'Orléans connects the river Loire at Orléans to a junction with the Canal du Loing and the Canal de Briare in the village of Buges near Montargis. It is entirely within the department of Loiret.
~1630 ftW
Museum, Historical place
Maison de Jeanne d'Arc, Orléans
8 min walk • The birthplace of Joan of Arc is a 15th century house in medieval style, located in Domrémy-la-Pucelle in the Vosges in Lorraine.
$frac centre orleans$ 0.6 miW
Museum, Art museum
Frac Centre-Val de Loire, Orléans
15 min walk • The Frac Centre-Val de Loire, formerly known as Frac Centre, is a public collection of contemporary art of the Centre-Val de Loire region in France, part of the national Frac network. It is based in Orléans. In 2013, it moved onto the site of a former military base, with a new museum building designed by Jakob + MacFarlane.
0.9 miSE
Area
Saint-Jean-le-Blanc, Orléans
23 min walk • Saint-Jean-le-Blanc is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.
~790 ftW
Church
Église Saint-Pierre du Martroi, Orléans
4 min walk • The Saint-Pierre du Martroi church is a French Catholic church located in Orléans in the Loiret department and the Centre-Val de Loire region.
~1160 ftNW
47°54'15"N • 1°54'18"E
Galerie du Lion, Orléans
6 min walk • Museum
~1510 ftSE
Church
Église Saint-Pierre-le-Puellier, Orléans
8 min walk • The Saint-Pierre-le-Puellier church is a former French Catholic church located in Orléans in the Loiret department in the Centre-Val de Loire region.
0.4 miSW
Church
Église Notre-Dame-de-Recouvrance, Orléans
12 min walk • The church Notre-Dame-de-Recouvrance is a French church of the 15th and 16th century located in Orleans, in the Loiret department and the Centre-Val de Loire region. It is assigned since its construction to the Catholic worship.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cenabum?

Nearby attractions include Orléans Cathedral, Orléans (1 min walk), Museum of Fine Arts, Orléans (1 min walk), Église Saint-Pierre du Martroi, Orléans (4 min walk), Temple de l'Eglise réformée, Orléans (5 min walk).

How to get to Cenabum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cenabum:

Tram

Cathédrale • Lines: B (1 min walk)
Jeanne d'Arc • Lines: B (4 min walk)

Bus

Cathédrale • Lines: O (2 min walk)
Dupanloup • Lines: O (5 min walk)

Train

Orléans (12 min walk)