One of Rouen’s big medieval landmarks, the Gros Horloge is an astronomical clock with a mechanism from the 1300s mounted above a renaissance arch and passageway. The structure is a belfry that was erecte… See more

Rouen’s world-class fine arts museum was inaugurated in 1801 when the precious items seized from churches and stately homes during the Revolution were nationalised. It ranks as one of the richest provincial … See more

When Rouen’s ramparts were destroyed in the 18th century they were replaced by broad boulevards that continue to mark the limits of the medieval old centre. This part of Rouen has 227 registered historical monument… See more

Just south of the old centre, Rouen’s main park is the site of many a family outing but it also has scientific merit, tending plants from five different continents. The park is fabulous from April through to November. In spring the … See more