orleans

     

Coorinates: 47°54′11″N, 01°54′18″E

Trivia about orleans

  • The name of this, Louisiana's most populous parish, is just 1 word -- no "New"
  • We doubt that this French city, from whom Joan of Arc drove the English in 1429, has a French Quarter
  • Joan of Arc became the maid of this city when she led French troops to victory there in May 1429
  • The statue of Joan of Arc seen here is in this French city
  • With the help of a teenager, French forces ended the long, bloody siege of this city in May 1429
  • Joan of Arc became the "Maid of" this city after she & a small force freed it from the English in 1429
  • The defenders of this city were considering surrender when Joan of Arc got the king to send a relieving army
  • It's where Joan of Arc had her first victory over the English during the Hundred Years War

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