Rouen, capital of Normandy, is renowned for its charming streets and its impressive number of monuments. Nicknamed the city of a hundred bell towers, it is a real Museum City! We therefore tell you in this article about the best must-see places to visit in Rouen.
Notre-Dame Cathedral of Rouen
Notre-Dame de Rouen Cathedral is the main and most prestigious monument in Rouen! In a Gothic style, it was built in the 12th century on the old foundations of a basilica. The cathedral is also the only one in France to have an adjoining archbishopric palace still occupied by an archbishop.
Its entry is free and it is possible to attend services.
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 19 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 18 p.m.
On summer evenings it is even possible to see it lit up with sumptuous decorations!
🏠 Notre Dame Cathedral, 76000 Rouen
The Big Clock
The Gros-Horloge is one of the monuments most seen by the people of Rouen, located in the city center in a very touristy street, it is an emblem of the city. It consists of a Gothic belfry, a Renaissance arcade and dial and an 18th century fountain.
The belfry houses the city bells and one of the oldest clock mechanisms in Europe which was in operation from the 1928th century to XNUMX.
It is of course possible to visit it all year round.
The full price is 7€10 and for 6/18 year olds, students, large families and groups of 10 people or more, it is 3€60.
🏠 Le Gros-Horloge, 76000 Rouen
Historial Joan of Arc
For an unforgettable experience, go to the Historial Joan of Arc. You will be able to watch the heroine's story, 3D representations and screenings. Everything is done to amaze you and immerse you in a breathtaking historical universe.
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.
Full price €10 and reduced price €50.
See conditions on the website.
🏠 7 rue Saint-Romain, 76000 Rouen
Saint Catherine Hill
Perched at 140 meters, Sainte Catherine Hill allows you to observe the city, its two banks, the Seine and its bridges. It is the most beautiful panorama of the city of Rouen. So you have understood, it is an unmissable place day and night.
It quickly became the favorite spot for photographers, painters and landscape lovers.
🏠 Panorama of Saint Catherine Hill
Old Market Square
It is on this square that Joan of Arc was burned alive on May 30, 1431, on the exact spot where a large cross is erected today.
At the time the square was smaller, several churches shared the square as evidenced by the remains of the old Saint-Sauveur church. A Rouen place steeped in history.
Today the square is lively, it is a frequent place of passage for Rouennais, it brings together bars and restaurants.
