Rouen Tourist Information & Visitors Guide
As the capital of Normandy, Rouen is an historical centre with half timbered houses and architectural treasures. It is renowned for the Notre Dame Cathedral containing the tomb of Richard the Lionheart and featuring in many Monet paintings. It is also where
Joan of Arc was tried and burned at the stake.
Rouen Highlights
- Rouen Cathedral - dominated by two towers and captured in Monet's famous series of paintings ... read more
- Rouen Old Town - many souvenir shops, bakeries, antiques, clothes and more ... read more
- Musee Jeanne d’Arc - traces the history of her birth, leadership in battles to her trail and execution
- Eglise St. Ouen - Benedictine Abbey Church, dominated by an octagonal lantern
- Ceramics museum - large faience collection showing the evolution of Rouen earthenware
Plan your visit to Rouen
- Rouen Hotels - view and choose a place to stay in Rouen
- Rouen Attractions - places to visit, where to eat and shopping
- Rouen Short Breaks - offers and ideas in Rouen, including breaks by car & Eurostar
Hotels in other popular destinations
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