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One of the finest examples of Gothic civic architecture in France. Built between the 15th and 16th centuries, it once served as the seat of the Parliament of Normandy. Its ornate façade is richly decorated with intricate stone carvings, spires, and gargoyles, reflecting the wealth and importance of Rouen during the late Middle Ages. The building was heavily damaged during World War II but has since been meticulously restored. Today, it still functions as a courthouse.
The Rouen Courthouse, formerly known as the Échiquier de Normandie, is a building located in Rouen, in the French department of Seine-Maritime, in the Normandy region. It stands as a prominent landmark in the Norman city.
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The Great Clock
The mechanism of the clock is one of the oldest in France. Climb to the top for a beautiful view of the city.
Old Market Square
One of Rouen’s most historically significant public spaces, famously known as the site where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake on May 30, 1431. A tall cross now marks the location of her execution, serving as a solemn reminder of this pivotal moment in French history.
A museum about ironwork, which was founded in 1920, in a church from the 11th century.
It was founded in 1801 by Napoleon, and has paintings by Monet, Caravaggio, Robert Antoine Pinchon and others.
la cathédrale de Rouen
A stunning building that dates back to the 4th century and is a wonderful mixture of various architectural styles since then. A new spire built in the 19th century meant that it briefly qualified as the tallest building in the world. The façade of the cathedral was famously painted by Claude Monet at various times during the day - like his Haystacks series of paintings - capturing the subject in a variety of lights. In the summer after dark the city puts on a light show projecting some of Monet's cathedral paintings onto the façade of the cathedral itself, each showing lasts approximately 10 minutes and runs until about midnight.
The Rouen Opera House, home of the Rouen Philharmonic Orchestra.