Excursion Rouen on foot tour at Rouen

Rouen is a city, which has stirred the souls of many great writers and inspired numerous painters in the past.  It is situated on the north bank of the River Seine and is considered as the historic capital of Normandy.  

Rouen Walking Tour

After a short drive from the pier, follow your guide on a walking tour of the old part of the city along the narrow streets lined with more than 700 timber-framed houses, large and small, all characteristic examples of medieval building techniques.

Rue Saint Romain, Rue du Gros Horloge

Walk down rue Saint Romain, one of the town's most fascinating streets with the beautiful St-Maclou church of Gothic-Flamboyant style and along busting and popular Rue du Gros Horloge, which features a unique medieval defensive clock tower and nearby law court situated in an outstanding renaissance building.

Notre Dame Cathedral

Enjoy an inside visit of Notre-Dame cathedral of Rouen (built between the 13th and the 16th centuries) which is considered as one of the finest achievements of the French gothic art. The attraction of Rouen cathedral lies in its infinite variety including an immense façade bristling with openwork pinnacles and framed by two totally different towers: the tour St-Romain on the left and the tour de Beurre on the right.

Old Market Square

Stop at the "place du Vieux Marché". It was on this old market square that Joan of Arc was burned alive following her trial as a heretic in 1431.

Your tour concludes with a brief drive back to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Rouen, Gros Horloge Street, Belfry, Old Market Place, Joan of Arc Church, Law Courts, Cathedral, Saint, Maclou Church

Note

Please note: This tour requires an extensive amount of walking, with cobblestone streets in Rouen, and a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and at the sites visited. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Proper attire is required to enter the Cathedral; shorts and bare shoulders are not permitted. Inside visits to churches and the Cathedral are subject to religious ceremony schedules, and are not permitted during Sunday morning mass. The Cathedral is closed on Monday mornings. The tours Rouen on Foot and Rouen Highlights feature similar content, therefore we recommend guests to only book one of the 2 tours during their stay in Rouen.