Rouen: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide – Normandy, France

EXPERIENCE:

Learn about the impressive history of Rouen – founded by the Romans, ruled by Vikings, and heavily damaged during the Second World War!

Despite the numerous bombardments, the city of Rouen managed to preserve the historical center. Walk down the medieval streets, admire the wonderful half-timbered houses and enjoy the unique atmosphere of old times!

Discover the “Gros-Horloge” (the Great Clock), the symbol of the town! Observe the beautiful Renaissance facade with a giant clock, on which a single hand indicates the hour!

Pass in front of the splandid Justice Palace, representing Renaissance architecture. Then stop at the “Place du Vieux-Marché”, where 19-year-old Joan of Arc was burned in 1431 !

The highlight of your visit will be one of the most famous Gothic cathedrals in the world, la cathédrale Notre Dame de Rouen. Admire the gothic facade full of details that impressed the famous painter Claude Monet who created the whole serie of paintings dedicated to this architectural treasure.

Enjoy the private tour of Rouen with your family or friends! Your guide will be happy to answer all your questions and will be ready to adapt the tour to your own needs!

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover the medieval center of Rouen
Admire the Gothic facade of the cathedral Notre Dame as Claude Monet did
Observe the Great Clock on the wonderful Renaissance facade
Stop at “Place du Vieux-Marché”, where Joan of Arc was burned

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