The Cathédrale Notre‑Dame de Rouen is one of France’s most iconic Gothic masterpieces, rising majestically in the heart of the city. Built between the 12th and 16th centuries, it reflects the evolution of Gothic architecture with its soaring spires, intricate stone carvings, and stunning stained glass. The cathedral’s façade, famously painted by Claude Monet in a celebrated series, captures the play of light across its sculpted details. At 151 meters, its cast‑iron spire was once the tallest in the world, symbolizing Rouen’s spiritual and cultural prominence. Inside, visitors discover chapels, tombs of Norman dukes, and the heart of Richard the Lionheart, preserved as a relic. Despite damage during wars and restorations, the cathedral remains a living monument, blending history, art, and faith. Today, it continues to inspire awe, standing as a testament to Rouen’s enduring heritage and its place in the story of France.
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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen is located at Place de la Cathédrale, 76000 Rouen, in the bustling heart of the city's historic centre on the north bank of the Seine River. Its towering Gothic spires dominate the skyline, with entrances on Place de la Cathédrale, Cour des Libraires via Rue Saint-Romain, and Place de la Calende. Immediately adjacent are the Archiepiscopal Palace housing the Historial Jeanne d'Arc museum and Uchiwa Gallery on Rue Saint-Romain, while a short stroll leads to the Gros-Horloge astronomical clock on Rue du Gros-Horloge, Place du Vieux-Marché with its Joan of Arc church, and the ornate Église Saint-Maclou nearby.
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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
Opera House
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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Donjon de Rouen
Castle
Tour de la Pucelle
Castle
Archiepiscopal Palace
Historical Landmark
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
Monument
Place du Vieux-Marché
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Parlement de Normandie
Historical Landmark
Aître Saint-Maclou
Historical Landmark
Monument à Napoléon Ier
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Rouen Panorama De La Côte Sainte Catherine
Observation deck
Jardin des Plantes de Rouen
Park
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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