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Rouen - art and culture
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Discover the half-timbered houses and vibrate to the memory of Joan of Arc.
Want to escape to green countryside?
An open-air museum
As a showcase of the Norman heritage, Rouen invites you to linger in its half-timbered houses, whose memory of Joan of Arc, a key figure in the history of France, pervades the walls.
In the mostly pedestrian historic centre, walk from the Old Market Square to the Antiques District, passing by the Gros Horloge street, whether for a shopping break or to admire the belfry that houses one of the oldest clock mechanisms in Europe.
Entering the game
Do not miss the keep of Rouen, a vestige of the medieval castle of the city. In the tower of the dungeon, an «escape game» will immerse you in the middle of World War II. In a completely reconstructed setting, experience an immersion into the heart of the network of Resistance during the Occupation. Open only until November 3.
A breath of fresh air
True lung of the south shore of Rouen, the 8-hectare botanical garden invites you to relax and observe a great wealth of plants from all over the world. If you feel like it, take the handlebars and enjoy a bike ride to discover the metropolis and its surroundings on different easily passable bike trails. A way to conclude your stay in all tranquillity, on the banks of the Seine.
As a showcase of the Norman heritage, Rouen invites you to linger in its half-timbered houses, whose memory of Joan of Arc, a key figure in the history of France, pervades the walls.
In the mostly pedestrian historic centre, walk from the Old Market Square to the Antiques District, passing by the Gros Horloge street, whether for a shopping break or to admire the belfry that houses one of the oldest clock mechanisms in Europe.
Entering the game
Do not miss the keep of Rouen, a vestige of the medieval castle of the city. In the tower of the dungeon, an «escape game» will immerse you in the middle of World War II. In a completely reconstructed setting, experience an immersion into the heart of the network of Resistance during the Occupation. Open only until November 3.
A breath of fresh air
True lung of the south shore of Rouen, the 8-hectare botanical garden invites you to relax and observe a great wealth of plants from all over the world. If you feel like it, take the handlebars and enjoy a bike ride to discover the metropolis and its surroundings on different easily passable bike trails. A way to conclude your stay in all tranquillity, on the banks of the Seine.