The industrial port: the modern Seine

Come aboard the Lutèce to immerse yourself inthe industrial activity of the port of Rouen. From the Seine, you will witness the unloading of cereals that arrive at the foot of the huge silos. They are then loaded onto huge ships to be exported to world markets. Vibrate to the rhythm of this activity, accompanied by the explanations of a guide who will tell you the story of the men who work on this site at the gateway to urban life. Goods, handling techniques, port terminals, … everything is fascinating there!

In a former port shed,the Rouen River and Port Maritime Museum traces the links between the city and its river. Here, wine and citrus fruits from North Africa were once stored. Today, exhibitions highlight the history of the river through the sailboat, the barge industry, the traditions of maritime carpentry, the construction of bridges in Rouen … You can even admire a 7-meter long model of the Dauphine. It was aboard this royal nave that Jehan de Verrazane and his Norman crew discovered the bay of New York, in 1524. The museum also houses the skeleton of a beached whale in 1927. Impressive!

We’ll take you for a stroll on the quays! The walk developed on the low quays of the right bank is more than 3 km long. A paradise for jogging, rollerblading or cycling enthusiasts. The old renovated hangars host restaurants and cafes as attractive as each other, sports halls, billiards or bowling and a discotheque. On the left bank, the Saint-Sever Prairie is an award-winning green and relaxing space. It offers an unbeatable view of the cathedral and you can enjoy the spectacle of barges and cruise ships going to Honfleur or Paris. There are playgrounds for children and basketball courts. After the restaurants and the 106 concert hall, it is the peninsula. This former island that was used to store coal has becomea natural island again with its meadows, its promenade and its Rush current music festival.