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During the Hundred Years' War, on 19 January 1419, Rouen and its population of 70,000 surrendered to Henry V of England, who annexed Normandy once again to the Plantagenet domains.
- Joan of Arc’s statue at the spot she was burned at the stake. You cannot come to Rouen and not find the statue of Jeanne d’Arc (aka Joan). A discreet statue of her is placed on the side of Église Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc to mark the spot where she was burned at the stake for heresy.
- Head to Old Market Square. Behind the Église Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc, is the Place du Vieux-Marché or Old Market square. It is a large square with many restaurants terraces and shops, with several buildings in that traditional Normand colombage style.
- Look for the Gros-Horloge. The Gros Horloge or “Large Clock” as it translates to in English, is a complex outdoor astronomical clock and belfry, that was made in the 14th century.
- Visit Rouen Cathedral. Rouen Cathedral is a Gothic church in Rouen, Normandy, France. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Rouen, Primate of Normandy. The cathedral is in the Flamboyant Gothic style, like the other cathedrals around France of that era.
During the Hundred Years' War, on 19 January 1419, Rouen surrendered after a long siege to Henry V of England, who annexed Normandy once again to the Plantagenet domains.
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Mar 4, 2020 · During the Hundred Years’ War in the 15th century, Rouen played an important part in the history of France, which is still remembered today and taught in school. In 1419, Rouen, Normandy and the surrounding regions were conquered by Henry V of England, of the House of the Plantagenets.
Rouen is the capital of Normandy in northern France. What makes this city unique is its incredible Gothic architecture coupled with half timbered medieval street houses that blend effortlessly and its long, turbulent history whose traces can be seen in the present….
Nov 24, 2009 · On May 30, 1431, at Rouen in English-controlled Normandy, Joan of Arc, the peasant girl who became the savior of France, is burned at the stake for heresy. Joan was born in 1412, the daughter...
In the First World War, Rouen was far enough behind the lines to receive much damage. It became a major logistics center with up to nine hospitals, many in operation for the duration of the war. During the German occupation of WWII, Rouen is not as lucky.
