Loiret

Loiret is a department in north-central France

The department is named after the river Loiret, a tributary of the Loire. The Loiret is located wholly within the department.

History
Loiret is one of the original 83 departments that was created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from the former province of Orléanais.

Geography
Loiret is part of the current region of Centre and is surrounded by the departments of Essonne, Seine-et-Marne, Yonne, Nièvre, Cher, Loir-et-Cher, and Eure-et-Loir.

Tourism
Orléans is a popular tourist destination, with its cathedral of Ste. Croix.