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78 Reviews If you've seen Monet's paintings of the Cathedral in Rouen at the Musée d'Orsay, a visit to the cathedral will be a very special experience for you. You can revisit it at various times of the day and...
Eglise Jeanne d'Arc - Vieux Marche
14 Reviews Cathédrale N-D De l'Assomption This is one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in France. Its Lantern Tower cast at 151 m in height. This "arrow" dates back to 1825 and replaces the previous...
14 Reviews Le Gros-Horloge is the landmark of Rouen. It sits astride the rue of the same name over an arch that supports the clock and a backing room. The clock has two faces (East & West) visible from the...
9 Reviews AITRE SAINT MACLOU Originally aitre (Atrium Latin: central square enclose at the entrance of a Roman villa and by extrapolation of a church) was a cemetery. Traced back to 1348, for the black...
25 Reviews This famous mansion (name pronounced "boor-trood) is a bank (open during banking hours) built at the time of Law Courts (early 16C in Renaissance style). Seeing the inner courtyard is why you would...
The abbey church of Saint-Ouen
11 Reviews We took the little tourist train ride and were delighted by both the Abbey Church of St. Ouen and the lovely park surrounding it. As soon as the train tour finished, we hopped off and walked quickly...
12 Reviews This late 15C church has three naves and a wooden roof reminding us of many of the rural churches we have seen, Our attempts to take pictures of its beautiful stained glass were a failure but it is...
11 Reviews Numerous works of art are displayed at Musée des Beaux-Arts. Pieces from Rubens, Caravaggio, Poussin, Corot and others are housed here. There is an entire area devoted to the works of Géricault, and...
Meet Monet, Pissaro, Gaugin and others
wandeljp Says: Meet Monet, Pissaro, Gaugin and others The Museum of Fine Arts offers a complete journey to the land of the most famous Impressionists: Especially Monet who...
Beausoleil Says: Chateau Vascoeuil is not in Rouen but it is a lovely day trip and probably qualifies as Off the Beaten Path. You are definitely out in the countryside and it is...
The Musee Le Secq des Tourelles is Different
hquittner Says: The museum is installed in the former St.-Laurent Church. It has a large collection of artistic iron work from every period from prehistoric onward. The...
Visit the Musee des Beaux-Arts
hquittner Says: The Museum of Fine Arts moved to its present location in 1887 where its most impressive collection can be adequately seen. It not only is one of the most...
MikeAtSea Says: If you would like to relax after a full days of exploration the Square Verdrel is the green oasis right in the town centre of Rouen. A beautiful park with a...
MikeAtSea Says: Rouen's old town offers splendid explorations of narrow medieval lanes, half timbered houses and cobblestone streets. Almost the entire town centre around the...
MikeAtSea Says: The museum offers one of the greatest collections of Antiquities. Gallo-Roman and Merovingian archeology, art objects from the Renaissance and the Middle Ages;...
MikeAtSea Says: An outstanding collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures is complemented by furniture and other art objects. Among the more famous paintings are works by...
MikeAtSea Says: Without a doubt this is one of the most important and most beautiful examples of civil architecture from the late Middle Ages. Formerly the Normandy Parliament...
Place de Vieux Marché (Old Market Square)
MikeAtSea Says: Joan of Arc was burned at stake here on May 30, 1431 in the midst of the Hundred Year war. In Joan’s memory a huge cross has been erected on this site. The...
MikeAtSea Says: This tower formed part of the castle built by French King Philippe Auguste in 1204. This castle was the scene of Joan of Arc’s trial and it was in the tower...
MikeAtSea Says: The town hall of Rouen is situated directly next to the Abbey. The impressive building that was built at the turn of the 19th to the 20th century is today home...
MikeAtSea Says: This building is the oldest Renaissance edifice still remaining in Rouen. Today it is the home of the Tourist Office. Built in the 16th century, it displays all...
Eglise St-Maclou & Aitre St-Maclou
sue_stone Says: The Eglise St-Maclou is a flamboyant Gothic church, built between 1437-1521. It is located in the pretty little Place Barthelemy, a little east of the...
sue_stone Says: Back in the 13th century, there used to be a huge chateau in Rouen, which had eight towers. It was built by Philippe-Auguste after he conquered Normandy.It was...
sue_stone Says: The Gros Horloge is one of the main symbols of Rouen. It is a medieval clock which sits above an arch over the paved rue du Gros Horloge. The clock is located...
sue_stone Says: The Abbey of St-Ouen was once one of the most powerful Benedictine monasteries in Normandy. After the French Revolution at the end of the 17th century, the City...
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5 Reviews and 211 Opinions Driving to this hotel was like driving in the centre of London in rush hour, gps was totally useless...
1 Review and 74 Opinions Right in the center, this hotel is recommended to those who travel light and preferably not arrive...
1 Review and 57 Opinions about 50.00 US dollars or less...Under 300 french francs for one Magnificent and modern marble...
Reviews and photos of Rouen attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Rouen sightseeing.
This is Rouen's court house. I was told it was a stunning building but i wasn't told why, when I saw it i knew!!I was really scared looking at it, with the...
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Q: Can anyone recommend a small hotel or b +b in or around Rouen - something good but not too pricey
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.
Rouen began to grow at the Roman period under the name of Rotomagus, capital to the Véliocasses. It is situated on the Seine river at the place where was the last bridge between both banks before the...
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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'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
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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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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