Rouen Business Destination

Rouen offers a wide variety of reception venues, such as the Atelier Claude Monet, nestling opposite the Cathedral, offering a breathtaking and historic setting, full of artistic emotion, for seminars and receptions. The Historial Jeanne d’Arc, housed in the former Archbishop’s Palace, transports your guests to the heart of a vibrant heritage.The Sculpture Garden at the Musée des Beaux-Arts has a glass roof and monumental works of art, perfect for an exceptional cocktail party. For a solemn, musical touch, the Chapelle Corneille combines baroque architecture with exceptional acoustics. Outside the centre, the Château du Taillis offers the prestige of a Renaissance estate, while Vue sur Seine, a modern space with large panoramic terraces, offers a contemporary view of the river. Lovers of country elegance will prefer the Château des Deux Lions, with its panoramic views over the Seine. Finally, for an unforgettable experience, there’s nothing like dinner aboard the boats La Bodega or L’Escapade, with their reflections on the water and festive atmosphere.

Rouen also has a number of major facilities capable of hosting large-scale conferences, trade fairs and conventions. The modern, modular Zenith offers a spectacular setting for over 5,000 participants. The adjoining Parc des Expositions offers 40,000 m² of adaptable space, ideal for professional events or international exhibitions. The Kindarena, recognisable by its contemporary architecture by Dominique Perrault, embodies modernity and sustainability for corporate events of up to 6,000 participants. Last but not least, the Halle aux Toiles, located in the heart of the historic city centre, has a charming period charm and is a versatile venue, ideal for conferences, galas and business meetings.

Rouen and its metropolitan area stand out for the richness and quality of their hotel offer, perfectly suited to business tourism. From the historic city centre to the surrounding communes, more than 30 establishments offer a wide range of accommodation to suit all needs: seminars, conferences, meetings or business stays. Most of these establishments are members of the Club Hôtelier de Rouen, a network committed to promoting quality hospitality and local expertise. This collective dynamic guarantees business visitors a high level of comfort, service and conviviality, in settings that combine heritage, modernity and Rouen’s art of living.

In Rouen, team building becomes a real immersion in the area’s five heritage sites.

Innovation trail

Discovering Rouen’s industrial heritage means offering your teams an authentic immersion in the know-how that has shaped the Seine Valley. These visits are a great way to get to know each other better, while sharing a unique moment in the heart of emblematic workshops and sites. At the Corderie Vallois, the Confiseurs factory or the port of Rouen, Europe’s leading grain port, it’s a natural and stimulating way for employees to get to know each other.

Taste awakening

Rouen’s gastronomy creates a real terrain for collective exploration, where cohesion, conviviality and the pleasure of taste mingle spontaneously. Visits to Rouen Gourmande, Bières et Légendes and workshops at the École Fauchon are all opportunities to rekindle human contact and explore your personality through flavours. Tavern tastings and gourmet cruises heighten the senses and strengthen relationships in a warm and surprising setting.

A sporting odyssey

Sports activities in the great outdoors of Rouen will energise your teams and stimulate collective motivation. Cultural jogging, dragon boating on the Seine or Accr’Olympiades offer accessible challenges where mutual support and coordination become essential. Together, participants enjoy an energising experience that strengthens their cohesion.

Creative escape

Art invites your employees to express their creativity while improving their communication skills. Walks in the Monumental Forest, workshops in the style of Monet or an introduction to ceramics encourage the exchange of views in an inspiring setting. These shared moments strengthen team cohesion by opening the door to collective imagination.

A journey through time

Immersing yourself in the history of Rouen is a great way to strengthen team cohesion by sharing a memorable cultural experience. An immersive Viking city, an escape game in the Donjon, axe-throwing or a visit to the must-see sites stimulate curiosity while creating shared memories. These discoveries, experienced together, nurture team spirit and complicity.

To extend the experience, the Rouen Tourisme shop offers a fine selection of business gifts and souvenirs made in Normandy. Posters, tote bags, mugs, magnets, gift cards, medals from the Monnaie de Paris or gourmet baskets made from local produce – each item tells a story about the region and reflects the expertise of Rouen’s craftsmen and women. It’s a great way to keep a souvenir of your time spent in Rouen with colleagues or customers.

Just 1? hours from Paris, Rouen is ideally accessible. Rouen Rive-Droite station provides a direct link to the capital, while the A13 and A28 motorways provide easy access from major French and European cities. Parking is easy, with numerous free P+R car parks and paying car parks in the city centre. Travellers can also take advantage of a comprehensive public transport network, river shuttles and cycle paths. Twenty minutes from the centre, Rouen Vallée de Seine airport welcomes private flights and provides valet parking.

Throughout the year, Rouen vibrates to the rhythm of major cultural and festive events. From June to September, the Cathedral of Light show sublimates the Gothic façade of Notre-Dame Cathedral. The Viva Cité festival transforms Sotteville-lès-Rouen into an open-air stage dedicated to the street arts. The Joan of Arc Medieval Festivals bring the national heroine to life in the heart of the medieval city. In October, Rouen à Table! celebrates the culinary excellence of the city, France’s leading destination in the UNESCO network for gastronomy. And for fans of traditional gourmet delights, the Fête du Ventre et de la Gastronomie Normande (Belly and Normandy Gastronomy Festival ) is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for conviviality and sharing.