The Donjon de Rouen, also known as the Tour Jeanne d’Arc, is the last surviving remnant of the city’s medieval castle built by Philip II in the early 13th century. Rising above Rouen’s historic center, the tower once served as a fortress and prison, famously linked to the trial of Joan of Arc, who was interrogated here in 1431. Today, the donjon stands as a powerful symbol of Rouen’s turbulent past, offering visitors a chance to step into history. Its thick stone walls and commanding presence evoke the city’s medieval strength, while modern exhibitions and immersive experiences bring its stories to life. The site blends heritage with innovation, allowing guests to explore Rouen’s role in French history through interactive displays. A visit to the Donjon de Rouen is both a journey into the Middle Ages and a reminder of the enduring legacy of Joan of Arc.
Rouen FranceThe Donjon de Rouen stands at Rue du Donjon (also accessed via Rue Bouvreuil), 76000 Rouen, as the sole remaining tower of the 13th-century castle built by Philippe Auguste, overlooking the city from its elevated position near the Seine River. This historic landmark, famously linked to Joan of Arc's imprisonment, sits adjacent to the Radisson Blu Hotel and is a brief walk from Rouen’s train station (Gare Rue Verte) and the Palais de Justice. Nearby, visitors find the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen with its fine art collections, the verdant Square Verdrel park, and easy connections to the Gothic Rouen Cathedral and bustling Place du Vieux-Marché, blending medieval history with modern amenities.
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
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Ceramics Museum - Meeting of Metropolitan Museums
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Musée Le Secq des Tournelles
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Natural History Museum Rouen
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Musée des Antiquités de Rouen
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Musée Flaubert et d'Histoire de la Médecine
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Maritime, Fluvial and Harbour Museum of Rouen
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Musée national de l'éducation
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Maison natale Pierre Corneille
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Historial Jeanne d'Arc
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Théâtre des Deux Rives
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Théâtre de l'Ouest
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Théâtre de L'Almendra
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L'étincelle, Théâtre(s) de la Ville de Rouen
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Opéra de Rouen Haute-Normandie - Théâtre des Arts
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Galerie 75
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YellowKorner Rouen
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Outsiders Galerie
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Galerie des Arts du Feu
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Galerie Rollin
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Galerie Fontaine
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L'Établi Galerie
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Uchiwa Gallery
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Tour de la Pucelle
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Archiepiscopal Palace
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Cathédrale Notre‑Dame de Rouen
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Saint‑Ouen Abbey Church
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St. Maclou Catholic Church
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Église Saint‑Nicaise
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Paroisse Saint Romain
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Église Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc Rouen
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Le Gros-Horloge
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Place du Vieux-Marché
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Parlement de Normandie
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Aître Saint-Maclou
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Monument à Napoléon Ier
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Rouen Panorama De La Côte Sainte Catherine
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Jardin des Plantes de Rouen
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Square Verdrel
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Parc du Champ des Bruyères
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l'Hôtel-de-Ville Garden
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Parc de la Presqu'ile Rollet
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L'Atrium, l'espace régional de découverte scientifique et technique
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Observatoire de Rouen
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