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.
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The 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.
Museum
Ceramics Museum - Meeting of Metropolitan Museums
Museum
Musée Le Secq des Tournelles
Museum
Natural History Museum Rouen
Museum
Musée des Antiquités de Rouen
Museum
Musée Flaubert et d'Histoire de la Médecine
Museum
Maritime, Fluvial and Harbour Museum of Rouen
Museum
Musée national de l'éducation
Museum
Maison natale Pierre Corneille
Museum
Historial Jeanne d'Arc
Museum
Théâtre des Deux Rives
Theatre
Théâtre de l'Ouest
Theatre
Théâtre de L'Almendra
Theatre
L'étincelle, Théâtre(s) de la Ville de Rouen
Theatre
Opéra de Rouen Haute-Normandie - Théâtre des Arts
Opera House
Galerie 75
Gallery
YellowKorner Rouen
Gallery
Outsiders Galerie
Gallery
Galerie des Arts du Feu
Gallery
Galerie Rollin
Gallery
Galerie Fontaine
Gallery
L'Établi Galerie
Gallery
Uchiwa Gallery
Gallery
Tour de la Pucelle
Castle
Archiepiscopal Palace
Historical Landmark
Cathédrale Notre‑Dame de Rouen
Cathedral
Saint‑Ouen Abbey Church
Church
St. Maclou Catholic Church
Church
Église Saint‑Nicaise
Church
Paroisse Saint Romain
Church
Église Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc Rouen
Church
Le Gros-Horloge
Monument
Place du Vieux-Marché
Square
Parlement de Normandie
Historical Landmark
Aître Saint-Maclou
Historical Landmark
Monument à Napoléon Ier
Monument
Rouen Panorama De La Côte Sainte Catherine
Observation deck
Jardin des Plantes de Rouen
Park
Square Verdrel
Park
Parc du Champ des Bruyères
Park
l'Hôtel-de-Ville Garden
Park
Parc de la Presqu'ile Rollet
Park
L'Atrium, l'espace régional de découverte scientifique et technique
Museum
Observatoire de Rouen
Observatory