At the Cabu d'Orléans hotel, a virtual reality animation is being shown to discover the economic boom in the Loire region.

After a short climb up the stairs to the second floor of the Cabu d'Orléans Hotel (Loiret), we sat on a swivel seat, put on our headphones, and were soon immersed in the entertainment. “To the rhythm of the Loire”.

This device, created by Extra Art, is being presented at the museum during the long school holidays. From the beginning of the experience, the visitor is asked to choose Between three beings – Barrel, boat and board – like many thematic indulgences.

Architecture, boats, vinegar factories…

The guide is called Eustache, and he takes us back in time. In the 18th century^H And the nineteenth^H Centuries, At the time of the economic boom of the Royal River. Each episode lasts three to four minutes.

One focuses on Loire NavyIt allows you to explore a tu, a traditional flat-bottomed Loire boat, and meet the boatmen from Orléans who developed the river trade in salt and sugar in the Loire basin.

Another interested in vinegar factories and the main site of Orleans in the wine tradeand promote their growth. It is also an opportunity to take a look at the traditional fermentation methods of Martin Bourret, master vinegar maker since 1797.

The third video reminds us of that. The city was flourishing at that time.It allowed the construction of many buildings, including the Pont Royal.

A fun and educational activity that will delight children and remind older children of some parts of the history of Orléans Loire.

Hotel Cabo: 1, Place Abbe Desnoyers, Orléans. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 6pm.

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