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- A comprehensive travel guide to Rouen, including information on Rouen’s tourist attractions La Tour Jeanne d’Arc, Historical Jeanne D’Arc, Rouen’s churches Church of Saint-Maclou and Cathedral of Notre Dame, Old Market Square Rouen, and Gros Horage.
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Jul 18, 2023 · Content. Video: the best things to do in Rouen. Practical tips for a 2-day visit to Rouen. Where to sleep in Rouen. Our ideal itinerary: 2 days in Rouen. Alternative 1 – Take an excursion. Alternative 2 – activities with children. Alternative 3 – nature locations. Frequently asked questions. Video: the best things to do in Rouen.
Jul 19, 2023 · Content. Video: the best things to do in Rouen. Practical tips for visiting Rouen in 1 day. Where to sleep in Rouen. Option 1 – Rouen’s must-sees in 1 day. Option 2 – 1 day in Rouen: in the footsteps of Joan of Arc. Option 3 – 1 day of free activities in Rouen. Other ways to discover Rouen: natural spaces. Video: the best things to do in Rouen.
Jul 18, 2023 · 1. Visit the Big Clock. 2. Contemplating Rouen Cathedral. 3. Explore the Museum of Fine Arts. 4. Take a tour of the historic center. 5. Follow in the footsteps of Joan of Arc. 6. Discover the Abbatiale Saint-Ouen. 7. Stroll through the Jardin des Plantes. 8. Discover the Musée de la ferronnerie in Rouen. 9.
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen. In the heart of the old town, the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen is a stellar example of Gothic architecture and holds the title of France's tallest cathedral.
- Musée des Beaux-Arts. The Musée des Beaux-Arts ranks among the most important art museums in France. This exceptional fine arts museum is renowned for its variety and breadth of artistic movements.
- Abbatiale Saint-Ouen. This majestic 14th-century building was created as a church for the powerful Benedictine monastery of Saint-Ouen. A masterpiece of Late Gothic (Rayonnant) architecture, the abbey church is classified as a Historic Monument.
- Aître Saint-Maclou. During the "Black Death" plague of 1348, around a third of the town's inhabitants perished. The now-pleasant courtyard of the Aître Saint-Maclou stands on a site that was once used for burials, and the buildings surrounding the cemetery served as the ossuary.
- Forget The Suburbs and Reach The Old Town!
- Walking in The Old Town of Rouen
- Where to Stay in Rouen?
- Temple St. Éloi, Place Martin Luther King
- Place de La Pucelle and Hôtel de Bourgtheroulde
- Rue Du Gros Horloge
- Place de La Cathédrale and Rouen Cathedral
- House of The Exchequer
- Saint Maclou Church
- The Saint Maclou Ossuary
Coming from the direction of Paris or Le Havre, the industrial suburbs of Rouen might not impress you. Don’t worry, for beyond lies the historic city centre, a “must-see” in the region. It would be a shame to miss a stroll through its fascinating heritage that includes Gothic churches and mansions and hundreds of restored half-timbered houses… Sinc...
My walk through the main landmarks and monuments of Rouen was 5.5 km long. I made it in one day but to be honest it was quite a race. I stopped too many times to get the photos you’ll see below… and unfortunately had to hurry inside the beautiful churches of the town! If you intent to visit the Clock tower and the Fine Arts museum, I recommend you ...
You can choose from a great range of accommodation in Rouen, from hotels to B&B and campings! My recommendation is to book your accommodation near the city-centre. Although it’s a more pricey option, you’ll save time on transportation and can access most of the landmarks I discovered while walking in the old town of Rouen. Also, when possible, don’...
The walk starts from the Protestant Temple St. Éloi on Place Martin Luther King (not far from the banks of River Seine). The 16th century church of Saint Éloi became a Protestant place of worship for the Reformed church in 1803. Reach the adjacent Place de la Pucelle.
The name of the square led many to erroneously believe this was the place where Joan of Arc had been burnt at the stake. Actually the maid was killed on the adjacent square of Place du Vieux-Marché. The fine Gothic Bourgtheroulde House(pronounce ‘Bourtroud’) dates from the 16th century. It served as a residence to Guillaume II le Roux, Lord Bourget...
Sometimes called by locals “Rue du Gros”, this 420 metre long street is famous for the astronomical clock (the “Gros Horloge”). Charming half-timbered buildings built on waterproof stone bases border the picturesque cobbled street. Some of them feature richly decorated corbelling made of oak. Some experts date a few of the houses along the Rue du G...
Rouen’s most distinctive landmark, seen from far away, is the lofty and imposing cathedral, whose spire stands 151 metres high. From the Place de la Cathédrale, the church appears in all its glory, with its Tour de Beurre (butter tower) to the right and the Tour Saint Romainto the left. Facing the cathedral, turn to the right and after a few metres...
The Bureau des Finances(House of the Exchequer) houses the Tourist Board of Rouen and faces the cathedral’s façade. Built from 1509 to 1540 for the Exchequer General of Normandy, it represents a fine example of Flamboyant Gothic architecture and also features early Renaissance elements. Walk across the Place de la Cathédrale towards the Tour Saint ...
The Church of Saint-Maclouis arguably one of the most striking churches in Rouen. A Flamboyant church dedicated to Saint Malo, it is considered one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in Rouen, alongside with the cathedral and the Church of Saint Ouen. A fine elaborated spire has topped the lantern tower since the 19th century. Take the rue...
This is definitely one of the strangest sites of Rouen. The unique ossuary Saint Maclou (in French: Aître de St Maclou) is a popular landmark to discover. To place the ossuary in context, one must recall the Great Plague of 1348. As in most European cities, many of the townsfolk died during the plague. The cemetery around Saint Maclou became too sm...
1. Étretat. The beach town of Étretat in Normandy is one of those places that is very famous in France, but quite unknown to foreigners and tourists. A small town on the north coast of France, the area is known for the striking rock formations known as falaises in French, that carved out of its white cliffs.
Oct 12, 2019 · 3. Palais de Justice and Monument Juif. The Palais de Justice, apart from being a stunning example of medieval architecture, is also among the best attractions in Rouen. Constructed between 1508 and 1509, this Gothic masterpiece was the meeting place of the Normandy Parliament and currently houses the Law Courts of Rouen.
