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Our days in Rouen

Rouen, capital of Normandy, welcomes you and offers you to discover its various heritages in one day! So, are you tempted?

One day.

In Rouen and its large maritime port

Discover the development of the port, the quays, but also the built and industrial heritage that litter the banks of the Seine.

Guided tour of the Grand Port Maritime de Rouen by boat

10h00

Navigating along the Seine, passing under the bridges, crossing a ferry, a barge or a large ship, will be unique moments to share with the sailors. Presentation of the activity of terminals, seagoing ships, goods and techniques of
handling.

At 12:30 pm, lunch in the city of Rouen.

Visit Rouen differently...

15h00

You will be able to choose between:

  • Small tourist train
    Take a seat aboard the small train and let yourself be guided through the historic heart of Rouen.
    (Valid from April to October)
  • Guided tour of the high places of Rouen
    Go on a tour of the historic districts of the city, discover the Cathedral, the Aître Saint-Maclou, explore the Place du Vieux-Marché and the Church of Sainte-Jeanne d’Arc, admire the Parliament of Normandy, observe the atypical architecture of the half-timbered houses as well as that of the Gros-Horloge…
    (Valid all year)

The day’s services will end around 4pm.

One day...

In Rouen at the time of Joan of Arc

In Rouen,her memory permeates the walls. An outstanding figure of French history, Jeanne has become a myth that is attracting international interest.

Guided tour on the steps of Joan of Arc

10h00

Start from the dungeon of the castle in which Joan of Arc was locked up. You will stroll through the pedestrian streets of the city retracing Joan’s ordeal.

At 12:30 p.m., lunch in the city of Rouen.

Audio-guided tour of the Historial Jeanne d'Arc

14h30

Immersed in the heart of the 15th century, you will witness a passionate judicial investigation and travel a formidable historical epic thanks to the cutting-edge technology implemented at the Historial Jeanne d’Arc…
You will thus be the actors in a formidable multimedia journey.

The day’s services will end around 4:30 pm.

One day...

In Rouen, capital of Normandy

Inspiring and mysterious, the Norman capital combines an rich and strong heritage with the most modern dynamics.

Guided tour of Rouen's landmarks

10h30

Take a tour of the city’s historic districts, discover the Cathedral, the Aître Saint-Maclou, explore the Place du Vieux-Marché and the Church of Sainte-Jeanne d’Arc, admire the Parliament of Normandy, observe the atypical architecture of the half-timbered houses as well as that of the Gros-Horloge…

At 12:30 pm, lunch in the city of Rouen. (drinks included)

Guided tour of one of Rouen's museums

14h30

You can choose from:

  • Le Secq des Tournelles
    A vastcollection of wrought iron signs, keys and locks, but also jewelry and objects of daily life.
  • Musée de la Céramique
    Exceptional collection of Rouen faience from the 18th century.
  • Musée des Beaux-Arts
    This collection, one of the most prestigious in France, brings together paintings, sculptures, drawings and art objects from the late Middle Ages to the present day.

The day’s performances will end around 4:30pm.

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