Orléans is a city and commune in north-central France,
about 130 km (80 miles) southwest of Paris.
It is the préfecture (capital) of the Loiret département and of the Centre région.
Population (1999): 113,126.
New Orleans (originally La Nouvelle-Orléans) is named after the city of Orléans.
It is located on Loire River where it curves south towards the Massif Central.
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