Office de tourisme de Rouen - France
N 49° 26.427 E 001° 05.630
31U E 361815 N 5478167
[FR] L'office se trouve face a la cathedrale dans le plus vieux bâtiment de style Renaissance à Rouen. [EN] The tourist office is located facing the Cathedrale in the oldest Renaissance style building in Rouen.
Waymark Code: WM6X9T
Location: Normandie, France
Date Posted: 07/31/2009
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[FR] Rouen bénéficie d'un patrimoine exceptionnel. Mais elle possède surtout ce « petit supplément » d'âme que seuls ses visiteurs peuvent comprendre…
Évidemment, il y a la pierre… Les pierres beurre frais et laiteuses de la cathédrale, celle des chefs-d'œuvre architecturaux du gothique, de la Renaissance, des hôtels particuliers de l'époque classique. Il y a aussi les façades pittoresques des maisons à pans de bois qui triomphent du temps…
Toutefois Rouen n'est pas qu'un miroir des siècles passés. Même si l'image reste pertinente et bien réelle : son label « ville d'art et d'histoire » le prouve ; la capitale de Normandie dénombre une cinquantaine de Monuments historiques majeurs, des fonds muséographiques parmi les plus riches de France ou du monde. Sans parler des Jeanne d'Arc, Corneille, Hugo, Flaubert, Maupassant, Monet, Lichtenstein, Duchamp qui ont porté son nom au premier rang du patrimoine immatériel mondial…
Parce que Rouen est avant tout une cité moderne à la reconquête de son fleuve, de ses berges et de son identité maritime ; c'est une métropole ouverte sur le monde…
Parce que Rouen est avant tout la gardienne d'un mystère éternel qui fascine les peintres, les écrivains et les voyageurs depuis toujours. Rouen est la ville aux lumières naturelles les plus énigmatiques du globe. Les variations perles des ciels transparents, les orangés fulgurants des crépuscules, l'irréelle fragilité des heures de hautes marées, l'infime vibration de l'air bleu des jours d'hiver ou la crudité gaillarde des soleils d'été…
C'est à Rouen et nulle part au monde. Faites-en l'expérience par vous-même !
[EN] Welcome to Rouen, the Capital of Normandy and the Seine-Maritime department, which opens its doors and heart to you. The city, also known as the ‘Ville aux cent clochers’ dear to Victor Hugo, has preserved much of it’s historical centre which is now largely composed of pedestrian streets.
As you walk through the historical centre, past half timbered houses, discover architectural treasures for example Gothic monuments like the Notre Dame Cathedral, St Ouen Abbey, Saint Maclou Church and the Palais de Justice or Renaissance style monuments like the Gros Horloge, Saint Maclou Ossuary and the Bourgtheroulde Mansion.
Or you can also follow in the steps of Richard the Lion Heart, Joan of Arc, Pierre Corneille or Gustave Flaubert, some of the many characters who have been part of Rouen’s history.
After the historical centre, if you are looking to go back to nature, go up to the ‘Sainte Catherine’ hill nearby, from where you can admire a magnificent view of the city and the meandering River Seine or walk along rue Eau de Robec where some watermills, testament to an important textile history when people were making a living out of the cloth manufacturing industry, which is now represented by the sheep symbol.
You can also enjoy a walk along the river which reminds you that the development of the city was due to its port which is still successful.
After your day treasure hunting, come and enjoy cultural events and performances throughout the summer period, for example the ‘From Monet to Pixels’ light show on the façade of the Cathedral which transforms the impressive gothic monument into a huge painting canvas with images inspired by Claude Monet’s paintings. An amazing and impressive show!
Finally after a busy day in Rouen, you can enjoy a well-earned rest at one of the city’s charming hotels as well as savouring the cuisine in some our restaurants.
Hours of Operation: Open from May to September :
From Monday to Saturday from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm. The Sundays and bank holidays from 9.30 am to 12.30 am and to 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm.
From October to April :
from 9.30 am to 12.30 am and from 1.30 pm to 6.00 pm.
Closed on Saunday and bank holiday. (except on holidays and on december opened from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm)
Public Washrooms: No Washroom Facilities Available
Snacks/Drinks at the facility: No - Look elsewhere
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