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Rouen Attractions

Your guide to the essential places to visit in Rouen, France's historic heart.

Things to do in Rouen – top Rouen must-see attractions

Rouen is a city shaped by medieval history, religious drama, and a skyline defined by Gothic spires and half-timbered streets. The architecture spans from soaring 14th-century cathedrals to a modernist boat-shaped church, giving you a real mix of old and new. Visit the Cathédrale Notre-Dame to trace the details Monet obsessed over, step through the sculpted doors of Église Saint-Maclou, or follow Joan of Arc's story across the Place du Vieux-Marché and the Historial Jeanne d'Arc. Here's your guide to the best places to visit in Rouen, France.

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Historic Site
Historic Site
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Architectural Buildings
Churches
Churches
Museums
Museums
Gardens
Gardens
Parks
Parks
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen
History Geeks
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen
Why visit?
  • Gothic twin towers
  • Monet's painted subject
  • Ornate stone façade
Le Gros-Horloge
History Geeks
Le Gros-Horloge
Why visit?
  • Renaissance gilt clock
  • Medieval arch gateway
  • Cobblestone street setting
Historial Jeanne d'Arc
History Geeks
Historial Jeanne d'Arc
Why visit?
  • Joan of Arc exhibits
  • Immersive medieval rooms
  • Archbishop's palace setting
Place du Vieux-Marché
History Geeks
Place du Vieux-Marché
Why visit?
  • Joan of Arc's execution site
  • Modernist boat-shaped roof
  • Striking stained glass panels
Église Saint-Maclou de Rouen
Architecture Enthusiasts
Église Saint-Maclou de Rouen
Why visit?
  • Flamboyant Gothic façade
  • Intricately sculpted portals
  • Late 15th-century stonework
Église Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc de Rouen
Art & Culture Lovers
Église Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc de Rouen
Why visit?
  • Boat-shaped modern design
  • Monet-inspired stained glass
  • Built on historic burn site
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
Art & Culture Lovers
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
Why visit?
  • 19th-century Beaux-Arts wing
  • Paintings by Monet & Delacroix
  • Free permanent collection
Musée Le Secq des Tournelles
History Geeks
Musée Le Secq des Tournelles
Why visit?
  • 10,000 ironwork pieces
  • Gothic church housing
  • Rare medieval craftsmanship
Palais de Justice de Rouen
History Geeks
Palais de Justice de Rouen
Why visit?
  • Neo-Gothic courtyard façade
  • Centuries of legal history
  • Flamboyant Gothic detailing
Jardin des Plantes de Rouen
Nature Lovers
Jardin des Plantes de Rouen
Why visit?
  • Exotic plant collections
  • Scenic boating lake
  • Peaceful tree-lined paths
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