Orléans, the sugar capital of the Antilles

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Orléans
  • Orléans, la capitale du sucre des Antilles
Opening day(s)

Saturday 16 May 2026

10:30 to 12:30

Sunday 14 June 2026

15:00 to 17:00

Presentation

Set off on a journey to uncover a little-known past, a time in the 18th century when Orléans produced "the whitest sugar in Europe." Trace its arduous journey from the Caribbean to the port of Orléans. Explore the techniques used to refine it in the city's sugar refineries. And finally, discover how this "White Gold" brought prosperity to Orléans through the grand townhouses of its wealthy merchants.
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    • Accessibility for people with reduced mobility
    • Accessibility for pregnant women
    • Pets not allowed
    • Included in CityPass
At a glance
  • Langue :
    • Français
  • Topic of the visit :
    • History
    • Unusual
    • Visite Citypass
  • Rate :
    • 10€ / pers.
  • Mode of visit :
    • walking tour
  • Duration :
    • 2h
  • Registration :
    • Mandatory
  • Meeting point :
    • In front of the Tourist Office, 23 Place du Martroi
Please note
  • Please note :
    • Pour tout renseignement : 02 38 24 05 05 ou infos@tourisme-orleans.com
    • Le Citypass Orléans Val de Loire vous donne droit à une entrée gratuite pour 1 adulte pour une visite guidée ou audio guidée au choix parmi celles incluses dans le pass.
    • Pour toute demande de visite privatisée, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter : visitesguidees@tourisme-orleans.com.
  • Included in CityPass :
    • Included in CityPass

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