Church, mosque or temple
Rouen Cathedral
Rouen, France
Gothic cathedral painted by Monet in all kinds of light.
Monument · France · Normandy
Gros-Horloge
Gilded Renaissance astronomical clock spanning a pedestrian street.
about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Gros-Horloge matters
The Gros-Horloge is a big gold-faced clock that arches across a pedestrian street in Rouen's old town. It has been telling time for centuries. You can climb the belfry for a view over the rooftops.
Talking points
- The clock hangs across the street on an arch.
- The belfry gives views over the roofs.
- It's one of Rouen's best-known symbols.
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