Small Group Guided Tour of the Secret History of Rouen

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ID: GYG471413-840733
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Country: France

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

You will discover 10 must-see places in Rouen and some hidden and unusual places as well.
Stop At: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, 3 rue Saint Romain, 76000, Rouen France

Description of the facade and its history

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Abbatiale Saint-Ouen, Place du General de Gaulle, 76000, Rouen France

The Saint-Ouen abbey in Rouen is one of the main monuments of the city of Rouen; its abbey church is a completed example of Gothic architecture in Normandy. The abbey is the subject of a classification as historical monuments by the list of 1840

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Aitre Saint-Maclou, 186 rue Martainville, 76000, Rouen France

L'aître Saint-Maclou is a former mass grave dating from the 16th century, located at 186, rue de Martainville in Rouen, France. It is one of the rare examples of such an ossuary surviving in Europe. The Saint-Maclou is the subject of a classification as historical monuments by the list of 1862

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Gros-Horloge, Rue du Gros Horloge, 76000, Rouen France

The Gros-Horloge is one of the emblematic monuments of the city of Rouen. The building, attached to a belfry, consists of a Renaissance arch spanning the rue du Gros-Horloge surmounted by an astronomical clock from the 14th century.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Place du Vieux-Marche, Esse endereço na França é em Rouen e não em Caen onde se encontra a atração, Rouen France

It was on this square, in the middle of the Hundred Years' War that Joan of Arc was burnt alive on May 30, 1431. The place, as Joan of Arc could see it, did not resemble what it was. is today. The square was smaller and its space was occupied by the Saint-Sauveur church, the Saint-Michel church and by a large market hall. It was also the usual place of executions. A large cross was erected on the site of the pyre.

In the middle of the square, the remains of the old Saint-Sauveur church have been unearthed. It is in this modest parish church that Pierre Corneille was baptized, his birthplace, rue de la Pie, now transformed into a museum located nearby.

Today it is a lively square, around which are restaurants and bars

Duration: 20 minutes

Highlights

  • Discover the history about Joan of Arc
  • Learn some unusual stories about the Cathedral
  • Be transported back to the Romans and the Vikings periods

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

I will be dressed as a sailor. I will be close to the O'kallaghan's pub (13 Place du Général de Gaulle, Rouen)
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.