The Saint‑Ouen Abbey Church in Rouen is one of Normandy’s greatest Gothic monuments, renowned for its harmonious proportions and breathtaking stained glass. Built between the 14th and 16th centuries, the church was part of a powerful Benedictine abbey and reflects the grandeur of medieval monastic life. Its soaring nave and delicate tracery create an impression of lightness, while the vast rose windows flood the interior with color. The church’s tower, known as the “Crown of Normandy,” rises majestically above the city, symbolizing Rouen’s spiritual and cultural importance. Inside, visitors encounter a remarkable organ by Aristide Cavaillé‑Coll, considered one of the finest in France. Though less famous than the nearby cathedral, Saint‑Ouen Abbey Church offers a serene and awe‑inspiring experience, blending architectural mastery with centuries of history. It remains a place of contemplation and beauty, embodying the enduring legacy of Gothic art in Rouen.
Rouen FranceSaint-Ouen Abbey Church is located at Place du Général de Gaulle, 76000 Rouen, in the historic city center, adjacent to the Hôtel de Ville which occupies the former abbey buildings. This Gothic masterpiece rises prominently near the Palais de Justice and the Seine River banks, with its Marmousets Portal entrance accessible from the south transept overlooking the old abbey gardens now part of the city hall grounds. Nearby, the grand Rouen Cathedral and the ornate Gros-Horloge clock tower lie within a short walk, alongside lively pedestrian streets leading to Place du Vieux-Marché and cultural sites like the Musée des Beaux-Arts, blending serene abbey visits with Rouen's vibrant medieval quarter.
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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Donjon de Rouen
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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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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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