Church, mosque or temple
Rouen Cathedral
Rouen, France
Gothic cathedral painted by Monet in all kinds of light.
City · France · Normandy
Rouen
Normandy's historic capital, with half-timbered lanes, a Gothic cathedral and a link to Joan of Arc.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Rouen matters
Rouen was once among the most important cities in northern Europe, and its old centre still shows it. Half-timbered houses lean over cobbled streets, a gilded astronomical clock spans a street, and the cathedral inspired a famous series of paintings by Monet. Joan of Arc's story ends here.
Talking points
- Monet painted the cathedral facade many times in different light.
- Joan of Arc was tried and executed here in the 15th century.
- The city is about an hour from Paris by train.
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What to see in Rouen
Monument
Gros-Horloge
Rouen, France
Gilded Renaissance astronomical clock spanning a pedestrian street.
Square
Place du Vieux-Marché, Rouen
Rouen, France
Square where Joan of Arc was executed, with a modern church.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.