Rouen, France

Rouen Travel Guide

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Alternative names: Population: 112.8 thous. (2019)Area: 8.25 mi²Elevation: 75 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 49°26'28"N, 1°5'35"E
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Rouen Top Attractions

Rouen Attractions - What to See and Explore

Rouen offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Museum of Fine Arts, Maritime, Rouen Cathedral, Saint-Ouen Abbey. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Things to See and Do in Rouen by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Rouen.

Culture

Church

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    Rouen Cathedral

    Centre Rive Droite Ouest, RouenCathedral famously depicted by Monet
    ChurchGothic architectureCarmes Saint-Maclou
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    Saint-Ouen Abbey

    Centre Rive Droite Est, RouenHistoric Gothic church with a big organ
    ChurchGothic architectureSaint-Nicaise
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    Church of Saint-Maclou

    Centre Rive Droite Ouest, Rouen
    ChurchGothic architectureSacred and religious sitesCarmes Saint-Maclou
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    Church of St Joan of Arc

    Centre Rive Droite Ouest, Rouen
    ChurchArchitectureSacred and religious sites
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    Saint-Louis Church

    Centre Rive Droite Est, Rouen
    ChurchSaint-Nicaise
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Museum

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    Museum of Fine Arts

    Centre Rive Droite Ouest, RouenMajor artworks in 19th-century museum
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    Maritime

    Quartiers Ouest, RouenMuseum of region's maritime history
    MuseumSpecialty museumZone Portuaire Nord
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    Ceramic Museum

    Centre Rive Droite Ouest, Rouen
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    Museum of Antiquities

    Centre Rive Droite Ouest, Rouen
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    Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de Rouen

    Centre Rive Droite Ouest, Rouen
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Day trips

Rouen – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Rouen, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Fondation Claude Monet (Giverny), Château Gaillard (Les Andelys), Bec Abbey (Le Bec-Hellouin).

  • fondation claude monet giverny32 milesSE
  • chateau gaillard les andelys20 milesSE
  • bec abbey le bec hellouin22 milesSW
  • evreux cathedral29 milesS
  • zoo de cerza40 milesSW

Best Time To Visit Rouen

Learn when is the best time to travel to Rouen weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in July and August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in March, April, July and August. Most of it rains in October, November and December.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

Sunrise

Best Ways to Experience the City

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Food & drink

Cuisine

A guide to some of the best local dishes and drinks that you will meet in the region.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Rouen?

What is the best time to visit Rouen?

June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in July and August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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