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press kit
*Aimez, Vivez Rouen Normandie
2015
www.rouentourisme.com
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Killian Penven Tel. 0033 (0)2 32 08 36 51 – 0033 (0)6 03 34 41 45
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@RouenTourisme
Contents
Editorial
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2015 Events
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Rouen capital of Normandy
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The abbeys road of the Seine valley
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Loops of the Seine
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The historical figures of Rouen and the Seine valley
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Museums in Rouen and the Seine valley
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Rouen and the Seine valley for gourmets
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3000 Stores for a spot of shopping
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Culture and sport
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Sea and river cruises
page 25
Congress and conventions center
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Practical information
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Editorial
In the heart of Normandy, Rouen and the Seine valley boast an
exceptional heritage of monuments and landscapes. The region
combines greatness and simplicity in the expression of its history
of thousands of years.
This home of Impressionism, recognized by famous writers and
thinkers, has a living culture and an international influence that are
a joy to discover.
The art of good living and traditional farming values are charmingly
combined here with the highest standards of French modernity.
The conviviality of the people, the professional tourist industry and
peerless infrastructure will not fail to enchant the visitor.
Unique walks, circuits and emotions await you, whether you have a
few hours or a weekend, or the time to enjoy them longer.
A painting of emotions, an impressive region and a variation of
lights and colors: Rouen and the Seine valley is a destination that
offers a living and breathing impressionist palette!
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2015 EVENTS
The Panorama XXL:
a French exclusive installed in Rouen
A contemporary masterpiece inherited from the past,
the Panorama stands on the Seine in Rouen, a short
walk from the historic centre. It is the artist, Yadegar
Asisi, originally from Austria and now based in Berlin,
who developed this practice in Germany.
35 metres tall and 34 metres in diameter, the rotunda
houses a 101-metre long 360° suspended canvas. Before accessing it, visitors discover a first exhibition room
with a presentation of the artistic approach of Yadegar
Asisi and the work exhibited. After passing through
this first room, visitors access the rotunda and take the
central staircase in order to admire the work from three
different floors and angles, respectively at 6, 12 and 15
metres.
3 major exhibitions in two years
Rome 312
From 20 December 2014, visitors are transported back
into Antiquity with this magnificent fresco. Each person
will be amazed by the splendours of the period, its architecture and its zenith during the reign of Constantine the
Great and his triumphant entry into Rome. The special
relationship between the Emperor and Christianity is naturally put into perspective in this work.
Amazonia
From September 2015, the Panorama XXL lifts the curtain on the Amazonian forest. Yadegar Asisi has tackled
the exploration of this fantastical and lush world. Brazil,
its river and the lungs of the planet are depicted, with an
emphasis on the forest’s biodiversity. Visitors gradually
climb up towards the summits of the trees, the tropical
plants and, thus, access this incredible and luxuriant natural environment.
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Gothic Rouen
From Spring 2016, Yadegar Asisi’s new creation will be
installed in Rouen. This worldwide exclusive retraces
the footsteps of Joan of Arc, who was burned at the
stake in 1431. From the top of the cathedral, the work
also illustrates the architecture of the Norman capital
and the Gothic art which was very present at this period
in the Middle Ages. An exceptional vision of Rouen, its
half-timbered houses and its inhabitants.
Panorama XXL
Quai de Boisguilbert
76000 Rouen
+33 (0)2 35 52 95 29
www.panoramaxxl.com
Opening times:
Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am – 6 pm from
1 October to 30 April and from 10 am - 7 pm from 2 May
to 30 September. Closed: 25 December, 1 January and
1 May.
Prices:
€9.50 full price and €6.50 reductions
Family price €26 (4 people including 2 adults and 2
children)
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The Joan of Arc History museum:
the illustrious history of a great figure
A key figure in the history of France, Joan of Arc is an
emblematic and timeless character, who has attracted
international interest.
Closely linked to Rouen, the town where she was killed
and also the site of the trial which established her innocence, the memory of Joan of Arc can be seen in the
urban heritage and landscape, from Place du Vieux
Marché to the Archbishop’s Palace next to Notre-Dame
cathedral.
This site will be home to the “Historial Jeanne d’Arc”
from 21 March 2015. Its great originality is to pursue two
ambitions: to retrace the story of Joan, but also to tell
the story behind the story.
Through an innovative scenographic circuit, designed
by the Clémence Farrel agency, which uses all the very
latest technologies (multimedia, ghosts), the site’s architecture and evocative power are used as a support
for an original journey back into the medieval period of
Joan of Arc and help to decipher the keys to the historiographical debates around this legend.
The first part of the circuit is devoted to discovering
Joan’s fate through an immersive experience which
recounts the historical and political context of the 15th
century. Placed at the heart of Joan’s trial, a holographic
representation of “Juvénal des Ursins” then accompanies each visitor as a witness to her sentencing.
During the second part of the circuit, the visitor has an
appointment with the “Mythothèque”, or how History
and humans have assimilated, integrated, memorised
and interpreted the fate of Joan of Arc from 1431 to the
present-day.
A cultural site which is unique in the world, the «Historial Jeanne d’Arc» is yet another gem among the treasures of the capital of Normandy.
Historial Jeanne d’Arc
7 rue Saint Romain
76000 Rouen
www.historial-jeannedarc.fr
Opening times:
Open from 1 October to 31 May:
From Tuesday to Sunday 9.45 am – 7.45
pm (First visit at 10 am – last visit at 6 pm)
Open from 1 June to 30 September:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday:
9.45 am – 7.45 pm (First visit at 10 am – last
visit at 6 pm) Friday and Saturday: 9.45 am
– 8.45 pm (First visit at 10 am – last visit at
7 pm)
Closed: every Monday, 25 December, 1 January and 1 May.
Prices:
€9.50 full price and €6.50 reductions
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Cathedral of Light: The attacks of Joan of Arc
and the Vikings on Notre-Dame
In 2015, Notre-Dame is presenting a new show based
on two themes: Joan, and the Vikings. Founded in 911 by
the Scandinavian leader, Rollon, Normandy experienced
many dark hours with the Viking invasions in the 9th
century. Joan of Arc, a legendary figure in France, recounts her story on the facade of the highest cathedral
in France.
Jeanne(s) original creation by Cosmo AV
The company Cosmo AV is adapting the saga of Joan of
Arc in its own manner. Each major step in her incredible
journey is depicted on the facade of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Rouen. From Chinon via Orléans and Reims, the
incredible world of the famous Virgin ended with her
imprisonment in Rouen, where she was sentenced.
Vikings, the founders of Normandy - exclusive
In 841, the Vikings sailed up the Seine and attacked
Rouen. It was only with the Treaty of Saint-Clair-surEpte, which transferred Normandy to the Vikings, that
the town could start to develop again. The Viking leader,
Rollon, became the first Duke of Normandy and made
Rouen its capital in 911. The town’s geographic location,
with its port on the Seine, was strategic for the development of the future medieval city.
Every evening, from 12 June to
27 September, at nightfall.
Place de la Cathédrale, 76000 Rouen.
Free
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“Siena, the origins of the Renaissance”
Rouen Museum of Fine Arts is a major stakeholder in
Normandy and France. Regularly producing high quality exhibitions, the site will be sporting the colours of
Italy from 21 March to 17 August 2015.
Exhibition
This retrospective, in co-production with Bozar – the
Brussels Centre for Fine Arts – and the Pinacoteca in
Siena, offers the opportunity to discover works from the
13th, 14th and 15th centuries. Sienese art, which was flourishing at this time, saw the emergence of artists such as
Simone Martini and the Lorenzetti family.
With this exhibition, The Rouen Fine Arts Museum has
given itself the mission of studying the artistic production of this Italian region. A retrospective which offers an
insight into the themes specific to Sienese painting in the
14th century: Introduction of the notion of perspective,
new sensitivity to the real world, attention paid to the variety of colours, development of landscapes, humanisation of holy events, birth of the portrait, and much more.
Placed under the High Patronage of the President of the
Republic, and with the support of the Minister of Foreign
Affairs, “Siena. The origins of the Renaissance” offers visitors the opportunity to discover the complete range of
aesthetic and humanist research so dear to Italian painting.
A contemporary counterpoint
FRANÇOIS ROUAN, “A Spring in Siena”
In 1973, during his long stay at the Villa Médicis, François Rouan discovered in Siena a masterpiece from the
Quattrocento, The Allegory of Good and Bad Government by Ambrogio Lorenzetti. Drawings, sketches and
notes still remain from this founding experience and
provide the departure point for his pictorial work.
The exhibition “A Spring in Siena” brings together about
thirty largely unseen drawings, paintings and videos. It
is a rare opportunity to discover the work of one of the
greatest French artists who only appears very rarely.
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Esplanade Marcel Duchamp 76000 Rouen,
+33 (0)2 35 71 28 40
www.rouen-musees.fr
Exhibition opening times:
Open from Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 6
pm.
Closed: every Tuesday and 1 May.
Exhibition prices:
€9 full price and €6 reductions (These
prices include free access to the Museum of
Fine Arts’ permanent collections).
Free for those under 26 years of age and job
seekers
Audioguide:
€4 in French, English or Italian
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Ten curious facts bout Rouen
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1 The Rouen Tourist Office is located on the existing site in which
Claude Monet painted part of his famous Cathedral Series
2 Find a mummified cat in "Aître Saint Maclou" – a former ossuary
and cemetery in the heart of the old town
3 At 151-metres, Rouen cathedral is the tallest in France
4 On his deathbed, Richard the lionheart asked for his heart to be
placed in Rouen cathedral – today it can be found in the archives
of Rouen’s Antique Museum
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5 Buried below Normandy’s Parliament Building, the city’s Jewish
monument was discovered in the 1970s and is thought to be the
oldest such site in Western Europe
6 There are over 2,000 half-timbered houses in Rouen, 200 of
which date back to the Middle Ages
7 Several stained-glass windows in the modern style church of
Joan of Arc date from the 1520s
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8 Rouen’s most famous street, "Rue du Gros Horloge", is called Rue
du Gros by locals
9 Every October and November, Rouen hosts France’s biggest
fairground outside of Paris
10 Chicago’s Tribune Tower, which houses the newspaper bearing
the same name, was inspired by Rouen’s cathedral façade
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ROUEN CAPITAL OF NORMANDY
The city centre of Rouen offers its visitors thousand
years of history, anecdotes and colorful figures. The
development of the city was marked by different styles
and periods, yet continues to be naturally and genuinely
consistent.
The city has a very important historical centre, made up
of a ‘magic’ square demarcated by Jeanne d’Arc’s street,
rue Ganterie, rue de la République and rue du Gros Horloge. The development of pedestrian streets adds to the
charm of the very fine civilian or religious monuments
of Rouen.
Notre-Dame Cathedral (1) dominates the city in all
its splendor. Its architecture is a perfect combination
between Romanesque art and French Gothic art. Additions made over the centuries mean it has unique decorative elements, which have been conserved through
time since the 12th century. The Archbishop’s palace is
attached to the Cathedral and is probably the last one
to be occupied. Its 151-metre high spire is the tallest in
France.
Inside are the recumbent effigies of the Dukes of Normandy and the atmosphere is made peaceful by the
many stained glass windows of the nave.
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Figure and symbol of the refinement of the Renaissance, the Gros Horloge (2) has been a source of pride
for the people of Rouen since the 16th century. While the
belfry was built between 1389 and 1398 under the authority of the bailiff Jean de Bayeux, the pavilion and its
arch were built between 1527 and 1529. Overlooking the
first pedestrian street in France (1971), the double dial is
a marvel with its fine gilded decoration and its mythological references. The sculptures on the vault refer to the
wool industry and the Easter lamb with the dozens of
sheep around the good shepherd.
Now transformed into a museum, the Gros Horloge
shows visitors the whole scale of the know-how of the
Governors, who were civilian officers responsible for
maintaining the mechanism till it was powered by electricity. The top of the belfry offers a unique panoramic
view of the city centre, the Seine and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
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Today, the Court can claim to be housed in one of the
finest buildings of gothic architecture. Originally the
Exchequer of Normandy, the Parliament of Normandy (3) transformed under Francis Ist was the venue of
royal justice since 1515. The best orators and writers of
the kingdom pleaded their cases there. Pierre Corneille
used to work here as a lawyer. In the Exchequer room,
his pleading table is kept for posterity. (see p8)
Dating from approximately 1100, the Jewish Monument
(4) was originally half underground. Its higher parts
were probably razed when the Parliament of Normandy
was built. The edifice is located at the centre of the old
Jewish quarter of Rouen. It is marked «Sublime House»
in Hebrew, confirming its relation with the Jewish community of the city. It is the oldest Jewish monument in
Western Europe, and was discovered in 1976.
Today, we still do not know for sure whether this was
a synagogue, the house of a prosperous merchant or a
Jewish university.
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Opposite the Cathedral, the Finance Office (5) built at
the start of the 16th century has all the features of a civilian monument of the first Renaissance. Its well stated
horizontal and vertical lines, its decorations imported
from Quattrocento Italy, with its medallions and putti
(naked fat angels), were designed by the architect of the
portal of the Cathedral, Roulland Le Roux. The Cathedral
serie was created by the Impressionist painter Claude
Monet in the 1890 from the first storey of this building.
Probably one of the most incredible sites in Europe, the
Aître Saint-Maclou invites you to take a walk and meditate death. Former ossuary of the city of Rouen, it was
built to handle the disastrous plague epidemics of the
14th century. It is the only one of its kind, with the danse
macabre sculptures of the funerary atrium.
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A stone’s throw from the old graveyard, Church of
Saint-Maclou (6) is a masterpiece of flamboyant gothic
art in Rouen. Built from the 15th century in Seine valley stone, its five porches are decorated with true stone
lacework, which livens up the front. Its many sculptures
and decorations are reminders of the golden age of the
stone masons of Rouen from the late Middle-Ages to
the Renaissance.
An invitation to discover the «dentelle de pierre» (stone
filigree) whose restoration has just been concluded.
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THE ABBEYS ROAD OF THE SEINE VALLEY
There are three Norman abbeys in our region, bearing testament to the spiritual heritage of the
middle ages in Normandy. A circuit with these buildings can be found along the meanders of the
Seine, starting in the city of Rouen.
Abbey of Saint-Ouen in Rouen
The Abbey of Saint-Ouen, which was the wealthiest
monastery of the Dukedom of Normandy, housed the
relics of Dadon, Bishop of Rouen. It reached its zenith
in the 14th century, when building work on a magnificent gothic church began. Since 1800, the Town Hall
of Rouen is located in the monastery buildings, but the
church continues to be consecrated and is the venue for
cultural events and exhibitions round the year.
Abbey of Saint Peter in Jumièges
This Romanesque abbey founded in 654 and mentioned by Victor Hugo as the «finest ruin in France», is
a sight nobody must miss along the meanders of the
Seine. Its history is marked by many ravages, particularly due to invasions by Vikings, religious wars and the
French Revolution.
Today, Jumièges 3D offers visitors a chance to discover
the reconstitution of the buildings thanks to augmented
reality.
Abbey of Saint Georges in Saint-Martin
de Boscherville
Made up of a church built from 1113 on the initiative of
Benedictine monks, the Abbey of Saint Georges has the
particularity of containing a chapter house built in the
late 12th century. The two buildings are perfect illustrations of the Romanesque style in Normandy. In 1690,
Maurist monks built new buildings in the classical style,
and laid out gardens, which were changed into a farm
under the French Revolution.
Today, the conservatory garden gives you an opportunity to rediscover the inspiration of monastic life in the
Middle-Ages.
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LOOPS OF THE SEINE
Illustrated by Turner, the Loops of the Seine are recognized for their diversity. The protection of natural areas
is part of the conservation of an exceptional heritage
made up of meadows, tow paths, bocages and orchards.
Woods, which cover a third of the area, are the subject
of an environmentally responsible policy, particularly
with the setting up of several Forest Houses devoted to
schools and the general public. With that rich heritage,
Rouen and the Seine valley invite you to come closer to
nature through dozens of rambling paths like the Trame
Verte in the heart of the public forest of La Londe-Rouvray.
The Fruit Path, which stretches between the Seine and
orchards, brings together the apple, emblematic fruit
of Normandy, and the jewels of the Regional Park of
Boucles de la Seine Normande.
The river, which has always been a key feature, has
helped transforming the landscapes and generated the
development of manmade constructions like many tow
paths that can be found in the area. The use of the river led to the creation of ferries that carry thousands
of vehicles and people every year from one bank to the
other, as in Duclair or Dieppedalle. Some sites have been
frequented by illustrious personalities such as Gustave
Flaubert, Hector Malot, Alfred Sisley etc...
Even today, visitors can give in to the surprises of the
sculpted landscapes as they walk on rambling paths
or ride bicycles through picturesque sites such as La
Bouille, Sahurs, Saint-Martin de Boscherville, Jumièges,
Elbeuf and many others. The development of cycling
paths is a key focus for green tourism.
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THE HISTORICAL FIGURES
OF ROUEN AND THE SEINE VALLEY
Rouen is the capital of Normandy, and the city and the Seine valley have seen the greatest historical figures of France and Europe, like Richard the Lionhearted, Joan of Arc, Pierre Corneille or
Claude Monet and Duchamp-Villon closer to our times. While many of them were born in Rouen or
lived there, that artistic and literary vibrancy made the region more appealing.
Joan of Arc
During the Hundred Years’ War, this young woman deeply
marked the History of France. From Domrémy to Orléans,
her path was made of many successes, till her fall in Rouen
in 1431. From the Tour de la Pucelle and to the «Place du
Vieux Marché» and the Cathedral, a circuit tells the story
of Joan though the streets of the city. A historical museum
will be devoted to her in the coming years at the Archbishop’s palace, venue of two trials, one when she was sentenced, and the other when her name was cleared.
A Historical Memory will be devoted to Joan in 2015 in the
in the Archishop’s palace, the site of her trial, sentencing
and rehabilitation. The scenography, orchestrated by the
Clemence Farell agency, will be a journey through the faces
and stories of «Joan». This unique place in France will be a
match for the character of Joan and will be marked by architecture with a strong medieval identity. (see p6)
Pierre Corneille
French theatre owes its vibrancy during the 17th century to playwrights like Pierre Corneille. Born in Rouen,
the writer was first a lawyer at the Parliament of Normandy, before Richelieu supported his plays. He was
successful in his time and his play «Le Cid» marked the
peak of his career.
François-Adrien Boieldieu
François-Adrien Boieldieu was a famous artist of the
first half of the 19th century and is known to posterity
for his opera «La dame blanche» (1825). He frequented
the courts in Paris and Saint Petersburg, added a number of operas to the French repertoire and influenced his
contemporaries. Wagner recognized in him the «vivaciousness and natural grace of French spirit».
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Gustave Flaubert
Literature lovers are not insensitive to the work of Gustave Flaubert. He was originally from Rouen and is
known throughout the world for his novel «Madame
Bovary», which illustrates his complex relationship with
his native city.
Through his works, the many changes and the world of
the 19th century in Rouen can be rediscovered. Unusual
places and sites, such as the monumental cemetery,
bear witness today to the attachment of the region to
the writer.
Hector Malot
Hector Malot, famous writer of the novel «Sans Famille»,
hailed from La Bouille. This little village on the shores
of the Seine, which was made famous by Impressionist
masters, was the pride of the novelist in his works. He
refers to La Bouille in 1878 in «Sans Famille», where «[...]
the view reconciled him with water, and he understood
that it could be pleasing to glide on this quiet river,
among these cool meadows [...]».
Marcel Duchamp
Marcel Duchamp was arguably one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, making his mark on time
and space. He created ready-made art and his work is
made up of a whole palette of concepts relating to movement, reality and the virtual. Several generations of
artistic movements have been inspired by his family, included his brother called Duchamp-Villon.
Jacques Anquetil
Sports lovers have no doubt that Jacques Anquetil sets
the standards for French cycling. He was the first cyclist
to win the Tour de France five times and his exceptional
destiny makes Rouen and the Seine valley proud. Different places and sites pay vibrant tribute to him.
Today, many artists and sportspeople who were born or
worked in the region pay tribute to Normandy through
their work. To name but a few of them, there is the
actress Karine Viard, the director Claude Duty, the writer
Philippe Delerm, the basketball player Tony Parker and
so many others…
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MUSEUMS IN ROUEN AND THE SEINE VALLEY
Fine Arts Museum (Rouen)
The Museum of Fine Arts boasts one of the most prestigious collections in France. Paintings, sculptures,
drawings and objects of art produced by all schools,
ranging from 15th century to the present are on display
in a chronological order: Perugino, Veronese, Rubens,
Caravaggio, Velázquez, Ribera and Poussin. The 19th
century is the other key period of the collection of the
museum, due to the abundance and scope of the artistic movements represented by the number of defining
works of the greatest painters: Ingres, Géricault, Delacroix and others.
In 1909, the Depeaux donation made the Fine Arts Museum the second largest Impressionist collection in
France, with painting by great masters such as Monet,
Sisley, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Degas and Renoir.
The collection of 6000 ceramics pieces, two thirds of
them from Rouen, is displayed in a 1657 town house.
The museum is chiefly devoted to the famous Rouen
pottery from the 16th to the 18th century. Rouen pottery
is as fine as the one of Delft and Nevers, some pieces
of which can be seen among the local collections. The
exhibition rooms have been extensively refurbished,
as have the gardens and two new rooms dedicated to
Sèvres porcelain from the 19th and 20th centuries were
opened.
© Musée d e la Céramique - Rouen
Ceramics Museum (Rouen)
Le Secq des Tournelles - Ironwork
Museum (Rouen)
This collection of wrought iron objects, left by Henri le
Secq des Tournelles, is the largest public ironwork collection, from the Gallo-Roman period up to the 20th
century. Presented in an old church dating from the 15th
and 16th centuries, this collection is unique.
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Flaubert and History of Medicine
Museum (Rouen)
With a dual focus, literary and scientific, the museum
evokes both the youth of Gustave Flaubert and the history of medicine from the 12th century to the early 20th
century. This museum presents collections that tell the
history of the Hôtel-Dieu, chemistry and delivery and
the care of young children: the circuit ends with a visit
to a medicinal plant garden, as a learning extension of
the museum.
Natural History Museum (Rouen)
Second most important museum after Paris, this establishment is unique in the diversity and wealth of its
collections, with close to 800,000 objects, half of which
are on display. The Natural History Museum of Rouen is
also a remarkable tool for the discovery of the environment and biodiversity, as well as a cultural center for the
popularization of scientific research.
Departmental Antiquities Museum
(Rouen)
The museum is based in the former monastery of the
Visitation Sainte-Marie and was founded to conserve
the archaeological discoveries of the department and
the region. Additionally, it presents foreign antiquities
(Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Oriental), elements of architecture and town planning, religious and decorative
arts, military collections and coins.
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National Education Museum (Rouen)
Over 900,000 pieces (200 on display) relating to the
history of education in France from the 16th century
onward are conserved in a remarkable half-timbered
house of the late 15th century: the Maison des Quatre
Fils Aymon (name taken from one of the most famous
tales of chivalry of the late Middle Ages). The museum
is also a resource and research centre.
Pierre Corneille museum (Rouen)
A short distance from the Place du Vieux Marché, this
half-timbered house reconstructs the study of Pierre
Corneille. Corneille was born in Rouen on 6 June 1606,
and later moved to Paris; a valuable library composed of
the first editions of his works can be seen here.
Dungeon of the Tour Jeanne d’Arc
(Rouen)
This dungeon was part of the castle built in 1204 by
Philip Augustus of France. This is the castle where Joan
of Arc was held prisoner and where her trial took place.
The heroine was threatened with torture in the presence
of her judges on the ground floor of the dungeon. The
permanent exhibition presents the history of the castle
of Rouen and the figures that marked its history.
Vallois Rope Making Museum
(Notre-Dame-de-Bondeville)
In the valley of «Le Cailly», called the ‘little Norman
Manchester’ because of its important textile-making
history, this former textile mill (1825), which became a
rope making works in 1885, has one of the last water
wheels that continue to be in working condition. Over
two levels, all the machines for making ropes are driven
by the wheel and are as they were in the 19th century.
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Maritime, Inland Waterways and Port
Museum (Rouen)
The history of the port of Rouen, port trades, great sailing ships, the merchant marine, river traffic, shipbuilding, whale-hunting, the polar expeditions of Charcot,
lighthouses and beacons... over 2000 objects from
the 18th century to modern times can be seen in this
museum. Outside, sequanian boats and the barge the
‘Pompon Rouge’ complete the visit.
Country house of Pierre Corneille
(Petit-Couronne)
Bought in 1608 by Pierre Corneille (the older), this
house was the family’s ‘holiday home’. The author of
«Le Cid» would come here to enjoy the peace and quiet
of the banks of the Seine. It houses a museum dedicated
to the poet and a 17th century kitchen garden.
Château du Taillis – Museum August
44 (Duclair)
To the west of Rouen, the Château du Taillis (built
around 1530) was enlarged in the XVII and XVIII centuries. 300 years of architecture have produced an exceptionally harmonious site with its grounds and gardens
classified as «Arbre Remarquable de France» and a Historical Monument.
The area will host the August 44 Museum which recounts the end of the battle of Normandy on the banks
of the river Seine in August 1944.
Pavilion Flaubert (Croisset-Canteleu)
Gustave Flaubert wrote his most important works in
Croisset, on the banks of the Seine. His friends and fellow writers would be invited to stay there. The house
was however destroyed shortly after the death of the
novelist. Only the pavilion on the water’s edge still
stands. The personal items of the author include the
stuffed parrot of «Un coeur simple».
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La Fabrique des savoirs (Elbeuf)
The cultural centre is home to the new museum of Elbeuf, rich of collections made up in 1884, the heritage
archives of the Elbeuf region and the centre for the interpretation of architecture and heritage (CIAP). It is a
place for exchange, the transmission of knowledge,
relaxation and leisure, fostering the mixing of backgrounds and adding to the appeal of the region. It is part
of the large-scale reconversion of the industrial heritage
of the area of Elbeuf. A contemporary part, the prism,
made of opalescent glass, is the link between the past
and the future.
Fonds Régional d’Art Contemporain
(FRAC) of Upper Normandy
(Sotteville-lès-Rouen)
Trafic is the name of the home of the FRAC, in an old
industrial premise, opposite the Botanical Garden of
Rouen. It displays monographic or themed exhibitions
of the works of contemporary artists of all types. Indepth teaching efforts intended for all publics are also
carried out by FRAC. Exhibitions outside its premises
also enable FRAC to spread contemporary creation over
the entire territory of Upper Normandy.
Expotec 103 - Science and Techniques
Centre (Rouen)
At the gates of Rouen, on the mill road, in the valleys
of the Robec and the Aubette, this museum set up by a
voluntary association presents a variety of steam machines, engines and forges, which show the great economic and social wealth of Rouen.
Contemporary Art Centre
(Saint-Pierre de Varengeville)
This castle was built in the 19th century and now belongs to the Matmut, a mutual society from Rouen. It
provides a space of 400 square meters devoted to the
exhibition of works by contemporary artists. A six-hectare park is entirely dedicated to the display of sculptures and plants.
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ROUEN AND THE SEINE VALLEY FOR GOURMETS
Rouen and the Seine valley are synonymous with
conviviality and relaxation for gastronomy lovers. The
restaurants, brasseries, bars and tea rooms offer fine
products that are made in line with traditional regional
values.
Culinary flavors and colors tickle the senses with the
diversity of menus on offer. Between land and sea, the
Norman cuisine is incomparable and unique. With over
135 restaurants in the region, Rouen and the Seine valley propose a number of culinary experiences, from the
boldest to the most respectful of traditions.
Alongside Norman cheeses, Calvados, cider and pommeau, crème fraîche and scallops, the chefs of Rouen
know how to give Norman flavours exotic or impressionist touches from a wider horizon, that of world cuisine.
The master cooks of Rouen and the Seine valley bring
out the extraordinary wealth of the Norman countryside
and seashores.
The most authentic recipe is certainly the one created
by Michel Guéret in 1933 when he was a young steward
on board the cruise ship Félix-Faure. Inspired by the
Rouen duckling of Louis Convert, chef of the S.M.
Edouard VII, the recipe soon became part and parcel of
the Norman heritage. In order to protect and perpetuate
the tradition, in 1986, Michel Guéret founded the Ordre
des Canardiers.
Between gourmet pleasure and traditions, Rouen and
the Seine valley have preserved their local specialties
and developed them for the pleasure of gourmets. The
apple, fruit and symbol of Normandy, is distinguished in
the Douillon d’Elbeuf surrounded by fine flaky pastry,
whereas the Sucre de Pomme, made in an artisan way,
is the sweet treat of Rouen par excellence. Chocolate is
also made here, in the form of Paillardises and Larmes
de Jeanne d’Arc.
The gastronomy of Rouen and the Seine valley is an invitation to share and discover thousands of tastes.
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3000 STORES FOR A SPOT OF SHOPPING
Rouen and the Seine valley is an ideal shopping destination, with over 3000 stores. The different styles seen
in the display windows cater for all tastes.
With its historic centre, Rouen, where the rue du Gros
Horloge is the first pedestrian street in France, offers
a wide range of products for all ages. Luxury brands,
franchises and independent stores provide you a varied
shopping experience.
Many antiques shops are present here for those who
are looking for handmade and traditional items. The famous pottery of Rouen can be found in the picturesque
streets of the city, full of history and the charm of the
past.
The many artistic and craft trades located in the area
preserve the traditional values of each of them, whether
it is metalwork, interior architecture or food and hospitality.
These values conserve all the ancestral skills handed
down over the generations and offer a unique knowhow to discover. Haute orfèvrerie (silversmithery) can
be found at Christofle, the last great house of France
since the 19th century, in the Yainville factory that has
never ceased to innovate and give each time a new art
of living.
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CULTURE AND SPORT
With an exceptional heritage, unique gastronomy and at
the leading edge of current trends, many qualities come
together in the top-quality amenities of Rouen and the
Seine valley.
With its Zénith concert venue, Rouen hosts the gigs
of the greatest French and international artistes. Many
auditoriums and theatres offer programs of very high
quality. Le 106 has become the place for artistes and
groups involved in contemporary music. The place has
its own reinterpretation of the shores of the Seine in
Rouen, and is integrated into the plan redesigning the
embankments of the city.
The Opera and theatres of the Seine valley also propose rich and varied programs of circus arts, music, and
singing, with a very large number of local creations.
Play activities are accessible to all with leisure and water sports facilities spread over the 71 municipalities
of the Rouen and the Seine valley area. Nature lovers
and those who enjoy simple pleasures could not ask for
more.
Top-level competition has found a new international
centre with the recent completion of Kindarena designed by Dominique Perrault. This high-quality sports
stadium is environmentally friendly and hosts major
sporting events for up to 6000 spectators.
The closeness to Paris, the vibrancy of the region and
university life contributes to the creation of several
events opened to all, all seasons long. Exhibitions, festivals and other functions liven up Rouen and the Seine
valley for every taste and desire.
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SEA AND RIVER CRUISES
A major hub in Europe, the Sea Port of Rouen is ideally located between the two world capitals that are Paris
and London. Rouen can receive the largest sea-going
cruise ships and river boats, and is one of the prime
cruise destinations of the Channel and the Atlantic.
Rouen and the Seine valley offer a cultural and major
port of call, making it possible to discover Paris, the
Normandy landing beaches and the Mont Saint Michel
in a few hours.
The wharves have been designed to appeal many globally reputed companies that offer river cruises on the
Seine from Paris to Honfleur, allowing visitors to see the
natural landscapes that inspired Impressionist painters
and stay a short walking distance from the cathedral.
This personalised and unforgettable port of call combines a very high service quality (luxury boutiques, VIP
facilities etc.) with the charm of the picturesque streets
of Rouen: maritime and river facilities offer a new experience in a favored location between Paris and the
Channel, in the heart of Normandy.
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CONGRESS AND CONVENTIONS
CENTER
Rouen and the Seine valley representing the largest
conurbation in France, is the third largest French region
in terms of organization of events, after Île de France
and Provence, Alpes and Côte d’Azur regions.
Regional capital, Rouen and the Seine valley form a
vibrant social and economic environment that has been
selected by many renowned companies, such as leading universities and research institutions, has seen
the emergency of new technological areas such as cutting-edge industry, fine chemicals or aerospace.
Rouen and the Seine valley combine escape and closeness thanks to their ideal location (less than 300 kilometers away from three European capitals: Paris,
London and Brussels) which are easily accessible.
The main assets of Rouen and the Seine valley destination are its tourist appeal and facilities. Country of
Impressionism, land of events, over three million tourists walk the cobbled streets of Rouen every year, admiring its remarkable architectural heritage, the 100 km
of shores of the Seine and the 500 km of hiking paths
and enjoy the 21,000 hectares of forest.
A diversified range of hotel accommodation is distributed over the entire territory, a lush and architecturally
rich setting. In the city centre, close to accesses or on the
periphery, international groups (Accor, Best Western,
SLIH, Louvre-Hôtels etc.) have hotels that reinforce the
quality of the amenities.
The Congress and Convention Center of the Tourist
and Conference Office of Rouen Seine valley is the place
where service providers and project owners can meet
up. Its knowledge of availability in the region and its
competencies are made for the success of conferences,
seminars, fairs, workshops and meetings in Rouen and
the Seine valley.
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With new facilities (h2o, Pathé Docks 76, Kindarena, Vue sur Seine etc.), the area can receive 1 to 6000
people.
The professionals of business tourism and the
Congress and Convention Center set up a Quality and
Commitment Charter, which ensures that the services
provided match the required quality standards to the
satisfaction of organizers.
In 2016, a new Conference Centre with an amphitheatre
of 800 seats and a number of working rooms large
enough for large-scale events will be inaugurated.
The «Rouen Meeting Guide» brings all of these events
together and has been produced in 2015 to accompany each project. «Rouen-convention-bureau.com»
is your internet reference site for taking advantage of
all the strengths of business tourism in Rouen and the
Seine valley.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATIONS
Getting here
All roads drive to Rouen. Whatever your transport type,
the capital of Normandy is only a few hours away from
its European counterparts.
u By car
1 h30 from Paris
3 h from Lille
5h30 from Lyon
u By rail
Rouen Rive-Droite station is connected to major French
and European destinations
• Rouen – Paris: 1h15
• Rouen – Lille: 3h30 via Paris or Amiens
• Rouen – Lyon: 3h45, with a direct route
every day
• Rouen – Brussels: 5h via Paris and Lille
• Rouen – Marseille: 5h30
u By air
Rouen is close to three airports offering connections
with major European cities.
Rouen and the Seine valley have their own airport, 10
km away from the city centre of Rouen in Boos, specialized in business tourism.
A regular seasonal route operates in spring and summer to Figari South Corsica, with the tour operator Corsicatours.
Charles de Gaulle airport, located 1 hour and 45 minutes
away from Rouen, is connected to destinations across
the world.
Beauvais-Tillé airport is a budget airport that is ideally
located 1 hour and 30 minutes away from Rouen, and is
connected to European capitals and North Africa.
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About us
The Tourist Office of Rouen and the Seine valley has got
the purpose to promote the region. It receives tourists
from across the world and gives them information and
guidance for their stays in Normandy.
u Rouen Normandy Tourisme & Congress on the web:
y www.rouentourisme.com
y www.rouenvalleedeseine.mobi
Elbeuf
Tourist Information Points
La Fabrique des Savoirs
7 cours Gambetta
76500 Elbeuf
Tel. 0033 (0)2 32 96 30 40
[email protected]
Duclair
227, av. du Pdt René Coty
76480 Duclair
Tel. 0033 (0)2 35 37 38 29
Fax : 0033 (0)2 35 37 12 59
[email protected]
Jumièges
Rue G. Le Conquérant
76480 Jumièges
Tel. 0033 (0)2 35 37 28 97
[email protected]
Rouen Tourist Office opening hours
• May to September: Monday to Saturday 9.00am to 7.00pm.
Sundays and public holidays 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2.00 to 6.00pm.
• October to April: Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30 to 6.00pm. Closed on Sundays and public holidays
(1/01, 01/05, 01 &11/11, 25/12). Except for special events from 2.30pm to 6.30pm.
Rouen Normandy Tourisme & Congress
25, place de la Cathédrale, CS 30666
76008 Rouen cedex 1
Tel. 0033 (0)2 32 08 32 40
Fax 0033 (0)2 32 08 36 56
[email protected]
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