Property for sale in Loiret

Loiret takes its name from the short river that flows entirely within its borders, its capital, Orléans, sitting under an hour from Paris by train. This makes the department a realistic option for commuters as well as those seeking a quieter, more rural pace of life. With its long history, Loiret is forever linked with Joan of Arc, who lifted the siege of Orléans in 1429, and the old town still carries traces of that era alongside its Renaissance buildings. Outside the main visitor towns, buyers will find the Forêt d'Orléans, the largest state-owned forest in France, and the wilder Sologne region, which begins at the department's southern edge. Loiret is equally known for its castles and market towns, with Gien and Sully-sur-Loire both popular stops for visitors following the Loire. A temperate climate brings warm summers and mild winters. Property choice ranges from a city apartment, a forest-edge cottage or a farmhouse in the Gâtinais countryside. With history, forest and easy access to Paris, it is a department well suited to a wide range of buyers. The average house price in Loiret stands at €1,672/m².