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Rouen Travel Guide: 430 reviews and 1,100 photos

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 Normandy, dating back to 50BC.

Rouen is the place where Joan of Arc was convicted and burnt at the stake in 1431.

It is an interesting place to spend a day or two soaking up the history and eating at some of the great restaurants on the lovely place du Vieux Marche.

  • Last visit to Rouen: Jun 2006
  • Intro Written Jul 31, 2006
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  • Herkbert's Profile Photo
    Jul 29, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    Excellent tips on Rouen, Sue. Sounds like it is well worth a stop on our next trip to France.

  • hquittner's Profile Photo
    Jan 26, 2008 at 2:26 PM

    We stayed at the Morand in 1982, Did not know it still existed as is. Just recommended it too

  • Jim_Eliason's Profile Photo
    May 1, 2007 at 6:40 AM

    Nice tips!

  • tiabunna's Profile Photo
    Mar 29, 2007 at 5:11 AM

    Very enjoyable Sue, it took me back to our visit some years back. When we visited Notre Dame, a very mediocre rock band was performing outside - very loudly! Your page has confirmed that, one day, we must get back when that band isn't there.

  • roamer61's Profile Photo
    Dec 11, 2006 at 8:35 AM

    Great page. I love the old half-timbered houses from the 15th and 16th centuries (1400 and 1500s).

  • Dabs's Profile Photo
    Aug 19, 2006 at 8:43 AM

    Ha, ha, I should never read your pages on an empty stomach! Lovely page on a lovely city :-)

  • alucas's Profile Photo
    Aug 16, 2006 at 5:35 AM

    Another top-5 page here (or will be soon). Very good write-ups as usual - and you missed out on the ice-cream twice !

  • deecat's Profile Photo
    Aug 13, 2006 at 2:54 PM

    Sue, these are terrific tips. So thorough, interesting, informative, and helpful. The restaurant tips are more than top notch. Bravo!

  • Jenniflower's Profile Photo
    Aug 2, 2006 at 3:21 PM

    What amazing buildings Sue! The wooden buildings plus the cathedrals - very picturesque. LOVE the wall paper too hehe... *Jen runs off the B&Q, hoping they have stock... * ;)

  • Bwana_Brown's Profile Photo
    Aug 2, 2006 at 1:41 PM

    It seems you had an excellent weather and experiences while in Rouen! Wow, the place seems full of churches - and they are very impressive (except for the modern one). Great restaurant tips too, and I'm not averse to a short afternoon nap myself!

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