Rouen

1 1/2 hour bus ride to Roen for the ship and lunch before a 2 hr walking tour Rouen. A bit of history:

Rouen is a historic city in Normandy, northern France, known for its rich medieval past, stunning architecture, and deep connection to Joan of Arc.

Highlights of Rouen:

🏰 Old Town & Half-Timbered Houses
• The city center is filled with charming medieval buildings and narrow cobblestone streets.
• Many homes feature colorful half-timbered facades from the Middle Ages.

⛪ Rouen Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen)
• A Gothic masterpiece, famously painted over 30 times by Claude Monet at different times of day.
• Burial place of Richard the Lionheart’s heart.

🔥 Joan of Arc
• Rouen is where Joan of Arc was tried, condemned, and burned at the stake in 1431.
• You can visit the Historial Jeanne d’Arc, an interactive museum inside the Archbishop’s Palace.
• The Church of Saint Joan of Arc stands on the site of her execution, with modern architecture and beautiful stained glass from a ruined church.

🎨 Museums and Art
• Musée des Beaux-Arts houses works by Monet, Delacroix, and Caravaggio.
• Musée Le Secq des Tournelles (ironwork museum) is uniquely devoted to wrought iron objects.

🕰️ Gros Horloge
• A spectacular astronomical clock from the 14th century set in an archway above a bustling pedestrian street.

🏞️ Seine River
• The city straddles the Seine, with scenic river views and walkways.

Rouen is about 1.5 hours from Paris by train and is often a favorite stop for travelers exploring Normandy. Let me know if you’re planning a visit—I can recommend specific places to eat or stay!Leia mais