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Small Group Guided Tour of the Secret History of Rouen
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Discover the history about Joan of Arc
- Learn some unusual stories about the Cathedral
- Be transported back to the Romans and the Vikings periods
Activity location
- Caen
- Caen, Normandie, France
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 13 Pl. du Général de Gaulle, 76000 Rouen, France | I will be dressed as a sailor. I will be close to the O'kallaghan's pub (13 Place du Général de Gaulle, Rouen)
- Rouen, Normandie, France
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Small Group Guided Tour of the Secret History of Rouen
- 2h
- English
What's included, what's not
- My name is Ludovic, I have been living in Rouen for 30 years and I invite you to discover Rouen and some of its secrets. I like human encounters and welcome each guest as if they were a friend. Between humorous show and picturesque ride, dressed as a sailor, I take you on my imaginary boat to make you discover Rouen in my own way: historical anecdotes, unusual streets... Come aboard my boat "La Royale", destination Rouen and its history! I will share my knowledge of Rouen, my gastronomic tips as well as many unusual stories about the city and some of its emblematic characters such as Joan of Arc and the Vikings. I have lived in Rouen for more than 30 years and my passion for its history as well as my interpersonal skills will ensure that you will live a unique experience that will make you appreciate my beautiful city!
What you can expect
Stop At: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, 3 rue Saint Romain, 76000, Rouen France
Description of the facade and its history
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Abbatiale Saint-Ouen, Place du General de Gaulle, 76000, Rouen France
The Saint-Ouen abbey in Rouen is one of the main monuments of the city of Rouen; its abbey church is a completed example of Gothic architecture in Normandy. The abbey is the subject of a classification as historical monuments by the list of 1840
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Aitre Saint-Maclou, 186 rue Martainville, 76000, Rouen France
L'aître Saint-Maclou is a former mass grave dating from the 16th century, located at 186, rue de Martainville in Rouen, France. It is one of the rare examples of such an ossuary surviving in Europe. The Saint-Maclou is the subject of a classification as historical monuments by the list of 1862
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gros-Horloge, Rue du Gros Horloge, 76000, Rouen France
The Gros-Horloge is one of the emblematic monuments of the city of Rouen. The building, attached to a belfry, consists of a Renaissance arch spanning the rue du Gros-Horloge surmounted by an astronomical clock from the 14th century.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Place du Vieux-Marche, Esse endereço na França é em Rouen e não em Caen onde se encontra a atração, Rouen France
It was on this square, in the middle of the Hundred Years' War that Joan of Arc was burnt alive on May 30, 1431. The place, as Joan of Arc could see it, did not resemble what it was. is today. The square was smaller and its space was occupied by the Saint-Sauveur church, the Saint-Michel church and by a large market hall. It was also the usual place of executions. A large cross was erected on the site of the pyre.
In the middle of the square, the remains of the old Saint-Sauveur church have been unearthed. It is in this modest parish church that Pierre Corneille was baptized, his birthplace, rue de la Pie, now transformed into a museum located nearby.
Today it is a lively square, around which are restaurants and bars
Duration: 20 minutes
Location
Activity location
- Caen
- Caen, Normandie, France
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 13 Pl. du Général de Gaulle, 76000 Rouen, France | I will be dressed as a sailor. I will be close to the O'kallaghan's pub (13 Place du Général de Gaulle, Rouen)
- Rouen, Normandie, France