Which district in Orléans is suitable for families?

Families often look in Saint-Marceau south of the Loire or in the neighbouring municipality of Saint-Jean-de-Braye . Argonne is also considered a cheaper area. These areas lie outside the old town and offer more space and parking; it is best to check nurseries and schools directly for the address.

Is Orléans a good choice for students?

Yes. The La Source district is home to the main campus of the Université d'Orléans with halls of residence; the tram connects it with the city centre. Rents there are considered comparatively moderate, and the district has a strong student character.

How high are rents in Orléans compared to Paris?

Rents in Orléans are well below the Paris level, but specific prices per square metre vary widely by district and condition – compare current listings. This is interesting for commuters: Paris-Austerlitz can be reached by regional train in around an hour.

Which employers are there in Orléans?

Well-known employers include the pharmaceutical company Servier with its plant in Gidy, logistics and industrial companies in the wider area, public administrations, the university and the large hospital in La Source. Those who are flexible in their careers also use the job market in Paris.

How do I organise a long-distance move to Orléans from Germany?

For a long-distance move to Orléans , expect around 1,184 km from Berlin, which usually means two days of driving. No customs duty applies within the EU, but allow time for access and a parking space at the destination. We handle packing, transport and furniture assembly at a fixed price after a survey. You will find routes under Long-distance moves .

How does the removal van get into the old town of Orléans?

Especially in the old town of Orléans , with its pedestrian zones and narrow lanes, the removal van needs a solution. Access cards are issued by the Point Accueil Stationnement; we clarify in advance with Orléans Métropole which rules apply to removal vehicles. This way we avoid long carrying distances.

How good are the connections between Orléans and Paris?

Orléans lies a good 100 km south of Paris on the A10 motorway. With regional trains from Orléans or Fleury-les-Aubrais you reach Paris-Austerlitz in around an hour. These transport connections are one reason why many people move from Paris to Orléans.

Which moving services do you offer for private households in Orléans?

We offer a complete home move with packing, transport, assembly and optional interim storage. Pianos or delicate furniture are also possible. We provide all services at the agreed fixed price after a survey; our liability is under the HGB, and additional insurance is available.

When is the best time of year for a move to Orléans?

The months outside the peak periods at the start of term in September and the summer holidays are recommended, as flat handovers and parking space in the city centre are then easier to come by. Spring and early autumn also offer pleasant weather for the transport. We are happy to advise you individually on which date is best for your move to Orléans .

How does a part load to Orléans work?

With a part load , your belongings travel together with other consignments on the same route to Orléans, which saves costs for smaller households. The delivery date is somewhat more flexible than with a lorry of your own. Packing and liability under the HGB apply in the same way.

Why are so many people moving to Orléans at the moment?

Orléans combines historic charm, rents below the Paris level and good connections to Paris. The quality of life benefits from the paths along the Loire, parks and a lively city centre with markets. Employers such as Servier and the university offer prospects for families, students and commuters.

Where can I get an access card for the pedestrian zone in Orléans?

According to Orléans Métropole, you obtain the card in person or by online application from the Point Accueil Stationnement, 27 rue Charles Sanglier. It is open Monday to Saturday from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm and can be reached on 02 38 73 38 06. It is closed on public holidays.

How long can I park on the street in Orléans?

According to the Métropole, a maximum of two hours applies in the orange zone, where 15 minutes per day are free. In the green and purple zones it is up to four hours. The registration number is entered at the machine; paper tickets no longer exist.

What does a parking offence cost in Orléans?

According to Orléans Métropole, anyone who has not paid receives a post-parking charge (FPS) of 25 euros. It is paid via stationnement.gouv.fr/fps. Before the removal van arrives, you should therefore clarify where it may stop.

Where can I park outside the centre in Orléans?

According to the Métropole, there are twelve park-and-ride sites on the two tram lines and four free park-and-ride sites for buses. Tram tickets are valid for everyone in the car. There are also 14 underground car parks, 11 of them in the centre.

Where can I check whether I need a Crit'Air sticker in France?

The official site of the French Ministry for the Environment for the sticker is certificat-air.gouv.fr. There you can find out whether and where your vehicle needs a sticker. Check this before you leave, especially for cars you are taking with you to Orléans.

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Moving to Orléans: costs process, districts

Q: What does a move to Orléans cost on average?

The costs of a move to Orléans depend on the distance, the moving volume and the floor. For a 2-room household from Germany, prices are often between 900 and 1,800 euros, and often lower for moves within France. After a survey we give you a fixed price for the agreed services.

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Moving to Orléans: districts, access and formalities

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Unsere Firma Orléans between the cathedral, the Loire and La Source: residential areas, pedestrian zones and the journey from Berlin.

A move to Orléans takes you to the capital of the Centre-Val de Loire region, around 1,184 km by road from our base in Berlin. Many newcomers also come from Paris, because the city combines a historic core and a calmer everyday life with good rail connections. For the old town around Rue de Bourgogne: parts of the centre are pedestrian zones with access cards, so we clarify delivery in advance. What a household move includes is described under Home move.

More than 1,000 km means two days of driving with breaks for a lorry. We plan your long-distance move with a fixed schedule, packing and load securing, so that even delicate furniture arrives intact. We state the fixed price after a survey; our liability is under the German Commercial Code (HGB), and additional insurance is available. Our Long-distance moves page describes routes and the process. This way you can concentrate on your new life on the Loire.

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After a survey on site or by video we give you a fixed price for your move to Orléans. We calculate the volume, floor, access in the old town and distance, so that you know what your move costs. Call us on 01625978461 or send an online enquiry.

Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.

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What a move to Orléans involves

Long route, narrow old town

According to the Métropole, in the centre of Orléans Vieux Orléans, the Carmes area, République/Martroi and the banks of the Loire are largely pedestrian zones, with access controlled by bollards and access cards. So we clarify in advance where the lorry may stop, how big the lift and stairwell are and how long the carrying distances will be – in an older building in the city centre as in a new build. Our liability is under the HGB (§ 451e: €620 per m³), and additional insurance is available. The locations overview shows which destinations have their own page.

Packing service

For the 1,184 km to Orléans we pack break-proof; your ID documents and tenancy agreement stay in your hand luggage – with our packing service.

Office move

If you are relocating an office to Orléans, we dismantle workstations and reassemble them at the destination, with fixed delivery windows for the office move.

Senior moves

When moving to relatives in Orléans, we plan in breaks, assemble furniture and unpack calmly – our senior move.

Furniture transport

We secure wardrobes and delicate furniture for two days of driving to Orléans with blankets and straps for furniture transport.

THIS IS HOW WE WORK

What you can count on

Transparency starts with the price: we calculate every move to Orléans from distance, volume, floor and accessibility. After the survey you receive a fixed price for it.

A date that holds

We plan departure in Berlin and arrival on the Loire so that your move to Orléans fits the key handover.

Care over a long distance

More than 1,000 km call for good load securing. We strap and pad everything so that nothing shifts during the move to Orléans.

Clear communication

A dedicated contact person explains what the fixed price includes and what you need to sort out yourself at the destination – for your move to Orléans.

Well-thought-out planning

We calculate driving times, French motorway tolls and loading time in advance – we usually deliver your move to Orléans on the second or third day.

Flexible with changes

If the handover is postponed, we adjust the date and storage – your move to Orléans still remains plannable.

Neatly wrapped up

At the end the furniture is in place, the boxes are distributed and, by arrangement, we take the packing material with us – your move to Orléans is done.

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Part load to Orléans

For students and single pieces of furniture

A part load to Orléans pays off especially on long routes: several customers share the lorry, driver and tolls. It suits students, single pieces of furniture or small households, if the delivery date has a few days of leeway. We agree the collection in Berlin and the delivery in Orléans with you in advance, so that someone is there.

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Access, parking, contracts

France has no general duty to register with the town hall (mairie) as in Germany; more important after your move to Orléans are electricity, internet and insurance contracts as well as health insurance. On moving day, access and a parking space count: we clarify pedestrian zones, parking zones and the way through narrow stairwells in the old town. A packing service, a furniture lift or interim storage are also possible. This way your home move is supported throughout.

Contracts instead of a registration office

Deregistering in Germany, electricity and internet in France, health insurance: a checklist keeps your home move, senior move or student move to Orléans in order.

Old town and new build

With a packing service, careful furniture transport and flexible small transport, furniture reaches older buildings or new builds in Orléans – even where bollards control access.

Tolls, Crit'Air, special cases

For an office move, company relocation, public-authority move, part load or furniture taxi to Orléans, motorway tolls, the Crit'Air environmental sticker and fixed delivery windows all count.

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Frequently asked questions about living in and moving to Orléans

Districts, connections, parking and formalities when moving to Orléans.

The costs of a move to Orléans depend on the distance, the moving volume and the floor. For a 2-room household from Germany, prices are often between 900 and 1,800 euros, and often lower for moves within France. After a survey we give you a fixed price for the agreed services.

Orléans' districts at a glance

Anyone moving to Orléans can choose between very different districts. The old town (Vieux Orléans) around Sainte-Croix Cathedral offers half-timbered houses, narrow lanes and restaurants, but is demanding when it comes to parking and moving logistics. Saint-Marceau, south of the Loire, is quieter with green residential streets, while Argonne in the north-east is considered a cheaper area.

The La Source district is home to the main campus of the Université d'Orléans, the city's large hospital and the Parc Floral, which is why it is popular with students. Many families and commuters also live in neighbouring municipalities of the Métropole such as Saint-Jean-de-Braye or Fleury-les-Aubrais, the latter with a station serving Paris.

Housing market, employers and quality of life in Orléans

Rents in Orléans are well below the Paris level; specific prices per square metre depend heavily on the district and condition, so compare current listings. Employers include the pharmaceutical company Servier with its plant in Gidy, logistics centres in the wider area and public institutions; the Université d'Orléans attracts students. With regional trains from Orléans and Fleury-les-Aubrais, commuters reach Paris-Austerlitz in around an hour.

The quality of life shows in the pedestrian zone of the city centre, the riverside paths along the Loire and parks such as the Parc Floral de la Source. Culturally, the legacy of Joan of Arc shapes the city, along with museums and market life on Place du Châtelet. This mix attracts many new residents every year.

Moving prices by flat size

Service	Price
1-room flat	from €375
2-room flat	from €594
3-room flat	from €915
4-room flat	from €1,299
House/villa	individual quote
Long-distance move	from €4.10/km

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What changes the price to Orléans

Volume of belongings in cubic metres
Number of kilometres (from €4.10/km), around 1,184 km from Berlin
Floor without or with a lift
Access to the pedestrian zone or a parking restriction zone
Furniture assembly and part load as additional options

Services for your move to Orléans

Services in detail

Here you will find an overview of our main offers.

Move with assembly: Complete service with furniture assembly – Move with assembly
Clearance: Efficient clearing – Clearance
Company relocation: For offices and businesses – Company relocation
Home move: For families and singles – Home move
Part load: A low-cost ride for your furniture – Part load
Furniture transport: Single pieces transported safely – Furniture transport

From Berlin to France and nationwide

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and operate nationwide and abroad, including to France. The locations overview shows destinations with their own page, and we describe long routes under Long-distance moves.

Orléans on moving day: pedestrian zones, access cards and parking zones

The centre of Orléans is partly a pedestrian zone. According to Orléans Métropole, this applies to Vieux Orléans, the Carmes area, République/Martroi and the banks of the Loire, among others. These zones are generally closed to traffic and parking; access is controlled by retractable bollards. You can obtain access cards in person or by online application from the Point Accueil Stationnement, 27 rue Charles Sanglier, 45000 Orléans (phone 02 38 73 38 06, Monday to Saturday 8:30 am to 6:30 pm, closed on public holidays). The page does not state which conditions apply to removal vehicles. Ask there or at Orléans Métropole (02 38 78 75 75) early on.

According to the Métropole, several zones apply on the street: the orange zone in shopping streets allows a maximum of two hours (15 minutes per day are free), while in the green and purple zones the maximum is four hours. You enter your registration number at the machine; paper tickets no longer exist. Anyone who does not pay risks a post-parking charge (FPS) of 25 euros. There are 14 underground car parks, 11 of them in the centre, and twelve park-and-ride sites on the tram lines. In addition, according to the Métropole, 565 parking spaces are to be removed by 31 December 2026.

According to the city, residents' subscriptions are available for residents, employees, traders and students. For the journey from Berlin, read our article Long-distance move to France.

From Germany to Orléans: registration, Crit'Air and customs

According to German Customs (Zoll), France is one of the 27 EU member states. The customs page on the exemption for removal goods (Übersiedlungsgut) describes moves from a non-EU country into the EU; it does not list separate steps for moves within the EU. We have summarised the practical procedures for a move to France in the article Customs formalities when moving to France.

On registration, the EU portal Your Europe gives this guidance: after the first three months in another EU country, registration with the local authority may be required, and the rules differ from country to country. A valid ID card or passport is the basis; depending on your status, further proof is added, such as a certificate of employment, proof of self-employment or, for students, enrolment, health insurance and sufficient resources. According to Your Europe, no further documents may be required.

Also check your vehicle: on certificat-air.gouv.fr, the official site for the French Crit'Air sticker, you can find out whether and where you need a sticker. For Orléans itself, we recommend clarifying this with Orléans Métropole before the journey (02 38 78 75 75), especially if the lorry is to drive into the city centre.

Allow lead time for coordination with authorities and the landlord. You will find an overview of the first weeks in the country in the checklist Emigrating to France.

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