Café Jeanne – La Brasserie d'Orléans

Café Jeanne – La Brasserie d'Orléans is a central French brasserie on the Rue Sainte-Catherine in Orléans, Loiret, France, located a few steps from the city's principal cultural circuit — the Joan of Arc house, the Orléans Cathedral, and Place du Martroi. The brasserie takes its name from Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc), the medieval French heroine whose story is most closely associated with Orléans, and operates as a reliable, welcoming dining room for visitors exploring the Joan of Arc historical quarter.

The kitchen delivers honest French brasserie cooking — the genre defined by speed, competence, and the consistent execution of classic dishes rather than culinary ambition. Entrecôte frites is the anchor of the menu: a properly sourced ribeye steak, cooked to the requested doneness, with shoestring frites and a green salad. Gratin dauphinois, the creamy potato gratin from Dauphiné, appears as a side or standalone option. Tarte fine, a thin-pastry dessert with seasonal fruit, closes the meal with a light finish that suits the brasserie format.

The dining room is warm and comfortable — marble-topped tables, a long bar along one wall, and the ambient hum of a place that serves lunch to workers, tourists, and families without distinction. The lunch formule at €16–€22 provides excellent value, and the kitchen's efficiency makes it a practical choice for visitors with limited midday time who want a proper sit-down French lunch rather than a café sandwich.

The wine list is sensibly priced with Loire Valley selections by the glass or carafe. The restaurant operates Monday through Saturday for both lunch and dinner, closing on Sunday. Weekend reservations are recommended; weekday lunch is mostly walk-in.