Rouen Map

Rouen, the capital of Normandy on the Seine, has a medieval old town of half-timbered houses and a Gothic cathedral painted many times by Monet.

From ParisAbout 1h 10m–1h 30m by train
RiverSeine
Known forJoan of Arc, Monet's cathedral
To GivernyAbout 1 hour by car

What to see

Notre-Dame Cathedral, whose west front Monet painted more than 30 times, dominates the old town. From there, the Rue du Gros-Horloge leads under the Gros-Horloge, a Renaissance clock on an arch, to the Place du Vieux-Marché, where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431. A modern church dedicated to her stands on the square.

The half-timbered streets around Saint-Maclou and the Aître Saint-Maclou, a former plague cemetery, are among the best preserved in France.

Getting there

Trains from Paris Saint-Lazare reach Rouen Rive-Droite in about 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, which makes Rouen an easy day trip. See Paris to Rouen.

Plan Your Trip

⛪ Rouen toursOld town walks and day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rouen worth a day trip from Paris?

Yes. Frequent trains take under 1.5 hours, and the old town, cathedral and Joan of Arc sites fill a day.

Where did Joan of Arc die?

On the Place du Vieux-Marché in Rouen, on 30 May 1431.

Related Maps

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