Rouen City Guide

Looking for the best restaurants in Rouen? With over 650 to choose from and the award of UNESCO City of Gastronomy, the food is fantastic!

If you thought Rouen’s only claim to fame was Joan of Arc, you’re wrong. The history of Rouen is a fascinating one and goes back over 2,000 years.

With over 2,000 years of history and more stunning half-timbered buildings than you can shake a stick at, there are plenty of things to do in Rouen.

Getting from Paris to Rouen by train is easy as there are regular trains starting early in the morning and a quick journey of just over an hour.

On May 30, 1431, at the tender age of 19, Joan of Arc Rouen was condemned to death and burnt at the stake. But why? Find out what happened.

Discover the story of the astronomical Rouen clock in Normandy that’s been around for over 700 years. Find out who built it and why.

Looking for the best hotels in Rouen? Here's some researched options, plus the details of the apartment I stayed in that will blow your socks off.