The Monument à Napoléon Ier in Rouen is a striking tribute to the French emperor, standing proudly in the city’s Place de l’Hôtel de Ville. Designed in the 19th century, the statue reflects Rouen’s historical ties to the Napoleonic era and its enduring fascination with the figure who reshaped France. The bronze sculpture depicts Napoleon in his imperial regalia, symbolizing authority and vision, while the pedestal anchors him within the civic landscape. Over time, the monument has become both a landmark and a reminder of the complex legacy of the empire, admired for its artistry as much as its historical resonance. Surrounded by the bustle of modern Rouen, the statue continues to draw visitors who pause to reflect on the city’s past and its connection to national history. It remains a powerful emblem of memory, blending civic pride with the grandeur of Napoleonic symbolism.
Rouen FranceMonument à Napoléon Ier is located at Place du Général de Gaulle, 76000 Rouen, in the bustling city center directly in front of the Hôtel de Ville, featuring a striking bronze equestrian statue of Napoleon on horseback sculpted by Gabriel-Vital Dubray in 1865. This grand 5.8-meter-tall monument anchors the square amid elegant historic buildings, serving as a focal point for locals and visitors alike. Nearby, the majestic Saint-Ouen Abbey Church rises just 119 meters away, alongside the ornate Chapelle Corneille, Hôtel de Ville gardens, and cultural sites like the Musée des Beaux-Arts, with pedestrian streets leading to Rouen Cathedral and lively cafés enhancing the vibrant Norman atmosphere.
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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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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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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