The Place du Vieux‑Marché in Rouen is one of the city’s most evocative squares, steeped in history and memory. It was here, in 1431, that Joan of Arc was executed, an event that forever marked the identity of Rouen and France. Today, the square blends past and present, with remnants of medieval arcades standing alongside lively cafés, restaurants, and shops. At its center rises the modern Église Sainte‑Jeanne‑d’Arc, built in 1979, whose sweeping lines and stained glass honor the heroine’s legacy. The square is also home to a daily market, continuing its centuries‑old tradition as a place of exchange and community. Walking through the Place du Vieux‑Marché, visitors encounter both solemn remembrance and vibrant urban life, making it a unique destination where history, culture, and everyday life converge in the heart of Rouen.
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Place du Vieux-Marché is located at the heart of Rouen's historic center, 76000 Rouen, a vibrant square framed by colorful half-timbered houses on the site where Joan of Arc was martyred in 1431. This bustling market hub features the modern Église Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc with its sail-like roof and a large cross marking the execution spot, drawing visitors amid daily stalls of fresh produce and local treats. Nearby, the iconic Gros-Horloge clock tower and pedestrian Rue du Gros-Horloge lead toward Rouen Cathedral, while the Palais de Justice, Saint-Maclou Church, and Aître Saint-Maclou ossuary courtyard lie within minutes, surrounded by cafés and shops in the medieval quarter.
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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
Cathédrale Notre‑Dame de Rouen
Cathedral
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
Church
Le Gros-Horloge
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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
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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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