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VIEUX MARCHE

VIEUX MARCHE, Rouen

 11 Reviews  La Couronne, on the Place du Vieux MarchĂ©, claims to be the oldest Restaurant in France (may be in the world) that has been continuously open since it first opening in 1431 till now ! More on my... 

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CITY SCENES

CITY SCENES, Rouen

 12 Reviews  In almost any street in the old town one can find half-timbered houses and in some places besides the main street (r. de l' Horloge) a whole series of them especially in the squares (like the Vieux... 

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ARCHITECTURE

ARCHITECTURE, Rouen

 44 Reviews  Rouen has been severely hit by collateral damages from D-day and the bombing destroyed many ancient buildings. Restoration of the most prominent pieces of architecture took years and was (nearly)... 

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NOTREDAME CATHEDRAL

NOTREDAME CATHEDRAL, Rouen

 7 Reviews  The stained glass of Rouen's Cathedral ranges from the 13C (Chartres School Type) to the 20 C (Max Ingrand). Theold glass was preserved during the war and added to with more from destroyed churches.... 

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GROS HORLOGE

GROS HORLOGE, Rouen

 12 Reviews  Close to the Gros Horloge, this building offers a different style, no exposed beams, no "colombage" with small windows. It might have been built in the early 19th century and bears the influence of... 

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A tip for American coffee drinkers

A tip for American coffee drinkers, Rouen

 Voyageuse30 Says:  This tip is not necessarily just for Rouen, but France in general.If you're an American who has not yet visited France, but you're getting ready to make your... 

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Half-timbered houses

Half-timbered houses, Rouen

 sue_stone Says:  On our trip around Normandy we saw lots of half-timbered houses, but I was blown away by how many there were in Rouen. The city is home to around 2000 of these... 

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"le Secq des Tournelles"

"le Secq des Tournelles", Rouen

 MartinaH Says:  If you like museums, you surely should have a look at the musuem of Fine Arts (have a look at must see activities).But there are many more museums in Rouen,... 

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visit Rouen, a city famous for...

visit Rouen, a city famous for..., Rouen

 Carmanah Says:  visit Rouen, a city famous for its gothic cathedral, its archetecture, its Gros Horloge (big clock), and the final resting place of historical Joan of Arc. For... 

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JEANNE d'ARC

JEANNE d'ARC, Rouen

 RACCOON1 Says:  UNDER CONSTRUCTION 

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How to Pronounce 'Rouen'

How to Pronounce 'Rouen', Rouen

 tophat30 Says:  In French, Rouen should be pronounced * who - when* 

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Just walking around

Just walking around, Rouen

 MartinaH Says:  Here's a pic taken when we were exploring the old city center with it's great architecture and medieval buildings. 

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Storyin Rouen

Storyin Rouen, Rouen

 storyin Says:  old bookstore and antiques binding machine 

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OrlandoBR's General Tip

OrlandoBR's General Tip, Rouen

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Walking near Sena river.

Walking near Sena river., Rouen

 Branko_N Says:

Top 3 Hotels in Rouen

Mercure Hotel Rouen Centre

 5 Reviews and 211 Opinions  Driving to this hotel was like driving in the centre of London in rush hour, gps was totally useless... 

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Hotel de la Cathedrale

 1 Review and 74 Opinions  Right in the center, this hotel is recommended to those who travel light and preferably not arrive... 

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Hotel Cardinal

 1 Review and 57 Opinions  about 50.00 US dollars or less...Under 300 french francs for one Magnificent and modern marble... 

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Q:  Can anyone recommend a small hotel or b +b in or around Rouen - something good but not too pricey 

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A: We usually use the Logis-de-France chain of small family-owned hotels when traveling in France. They are in all price ranges and nearly everywhere in France. Most have an... 

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Rouen : both a modern and a medieval city.

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 Rouen began to grow at the Roman period under the name of Rotomagus, capital to the VĂ©liocasses. It is situated on the Seine river at the place where was the last bridge between both banks before the... 

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Fantastic Rouen

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 Welcome to the fantastic Medieval town of Rouen. Rouen was one of the largest and most prosperous cities of medieval Europe. It was one of the capitals of the Anglo-Norman dynasties, which ruled both... 

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Rouen

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 Rouen's medieval centre is filled with lofty spires and half-timbered houses. Located along the Seine River and home to numerous churches and impressive buildings, it is one of the oldest towns in... 

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See the Flamboyant Gothic Churches

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 Rouen (pop.100K+) is the capital of Haut-Normandie and is a major tourist attraction. It has a cathedral and two large churches built mostly in the 14-15 C at the height of the Flamboyant Gothic... 

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Rouen

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 A short visit to Rouen took place in the weekend of 18-20 May 2002. I've been before but that was on the way to Bordeaux and Biarritz. This was a slightly longer visit. It's just impossible to... 

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