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Église Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc and around
A day in Rouen · 9:30–15:15 · 5 stops
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mapvivid.com/rouen/itineraries/eglise-sainte-jeanne-d-arc-and-aroundA walking day around Église Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc, Tour Jeanne d'Arc and Gros-Horloge, with a lunch break nearby and Pont Gustave-Flaubert to end the day.
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Morning
9:301Église Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc ↗1 h
Modern church with a fish-shaped roof and old stained glass
- Free entry
- Stained glass from Saint-Vincent church
↓ 7 min walk
10:302Surviving keep of the castle where Joan was held
- Small entry fee
- Climb for views
↓ 6 min walk
11:453Renaissance astronomical clock over a pedestrian street
- Visit the belfry for views
- Look up while walking the street
↓ 3 min walk
12:454Hôtel de Bourgtheroulde ↗30 min
Renaissance mansion now a hotel with carved gallery
- Courtyard can be seen
- Look at the reliefs
Lunch
13:15Lunch break nearby · Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps ↗
↓ 15 min walk
Afternoon
14:455
Good to know. Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.
Rouen tips
Transportation
- Take the train from Paris: Frequent trains from Paris Saint-Lazare reach Rouen in about an hour and a half, ideal for a day trip.
- Use the metro and TEOR: Rouen's light rail and bus rapid transit lines cover the city; buy tickets with the Astuce network.
- Walk the old town: The historic centre is compact and largely pedestrian, so walking is the best way to see it.
Local Hacks
- See the cathedral light show: In summer, Rouen Cathedral's facade hosts a free projection show after dark.
- Climb to Bonsecours: The hill of Bonsecours offers a sweeping view over Rouen and the Seine, great for photos.
- Visit Aitre Saint-Maclou: This former medieval plague cemetery with macabre carvings is a quiet, unusual spot in the old town.
Saving
- Visit free museums: Rouen's municipal museums, including the Fine Arts Museum, have free entry to their permanent collections.
- Eat the lunch menu: Many bistros offer a formule at lunchtime, a set menu that is much cheaper than ordering a la carte at dinner.
- Picnic by the Seine: Grab bread, cheese and cider from a market and eat along the riverside quays instead of a restaurant.
Security
- Watch for pickpockets: Keep an eye on your belongings in busy spots like the cathedral square and the train station.
- Be careful late at night: The centre is generally safe, but stick to lit, busy streets and avoid empty areas near the station after dark.
- Mind cobblestones: The old streets are uneven and slippery in the rain, so wear comfortable, grippy shoes.
Cultural
- Say bonjour: Always greet shopkeepers and staff with bonjour when you enter; it is considered polite and expected.
- Try Normandy flavours: Taste local cider, Calvados apple brandy, Camembert and Neufchatel cheeses, all specialties of the region.
- Follow the Joan of Arc trail: Rouen is where Joan of Arc was tried and executed; the Historial and Place du Vieux-Marche tell her story.
Weather/Clothing
- Bring a raincoat: Normandy weather is changeable and rain is common in every season, so pack a waterproof jacket or umbrella.
- Layer for mild summers: Summers are pleasant but rarely very hot, with cool evenings, so bring a sweater.
- Dress warmly in winter: Winters are cool, grey and damp, so a warm coat and waterproof shoes will keep you comfortable.
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Day 2 of 29:30–15:155 stops
Église Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc and around
A walking day around Église Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc, Tour Jeanne d'Arc and Gros-Horloge, with a lunch break nearby and Pont Gustave-Flaubert to end the day.
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Morning
109:30 · 1 hModern church with a fish-shaped roof and old stained glass
3 tips
- Free entry
- Stained glass from Saint-Vincent church
- Beside the Historial
📷 Photos
7 min walk
210:30 · 1 hSurviving keep of the castle where Joan was held
3 tips
- Small entry fee
- Climb for views
- Near the station
📷 Photos
6 min walk
311:45 · 1 hRenaissance astronomical clock over a pedestrian street
3 tips
- Visit the belfry for views
- Look up while walking the street
- Check tower hours
📷 Photos
3 min walk
412:45 · 30 minRenaissance mansion now a hotel with carved gallery
3 tips
- Courtyard can be seen
- Look at the reliefs
- Next to Place de la Pucelle
📷 Photos
Lunch
Lunch break nearby · 13:15
Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps15 min walk
Afternoon
514:45 · 30 minHuge lift bridge over the Seine
- Tip: Sunset
3 tips
- Best at sunset
- Walk the quays
- Photograph from the left bank
📷 Photos
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Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.