Guided Tour of the Historic Center of Rouen: Discover Secrets of Main City Monuments
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21 Ratings
Rouen
Uncover all of the mysteries surrounding the primary landmarks in Rouen city, guided by a local with a background in art history. This tour offers a plethora of interesting stories and gives you an inside look into the life and times of the period.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Place du Vieux-Marche - Let’s retrace the last moments of Joan of Arc’s life. Discover Joan of Arc’s stake and the church dedicated to her.
- Palais de Justice - Admire the Rouen Palace of Justice and learn more about the history of its construction as well as the secrets it contains.
- Gros-Horloge - Pass under the arch of the big clock and try together to go back in time to discover its secrets and its symbols.
- Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen - Let’s take a break on the forecourt of Rouen Cathedral to admire 4 centuries of architecture. The opportunity to talk about the “impressionist” current.
- Eglise Saint Maclou - It is in front of the Saint Maclou church that we will approach the living conditions of the time. Finally, living in Rouen in the Middle Ages, what does it do?
- Aitre Saint-Maclou - Discover the aitre Saint Maclou: how did the funeral activity give way to a real place of life?
- Abbatiale Saint-Ouen - After immersing yourself in the antiques district, discover the legend of the monk of the Abbey of Saint Ouen.
What's Included
- Good mood
- Historical anecdotes
What's Not Included
- This tour does not plan to enter the monuments.
- Gratuities
Location
4 Pl. de la Pucelle
Place de la Pucelle
We meet in front of the "PUBLIC" restaurant. You can recognize me easily because I always wear a green or orange badge around my neck. If you can't find me, you can ask the restaurant staff.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(21 Ratings)
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Elisabethsw1687vb
Mar 11, 2024
Very beautiful city - Very nice visit - We were 4 friends and were all enthusiastic about the visit to Rouen with Elodie! She is really very pleasant, very smiling and knows how to balance history and anecdotes.
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Audreyferndown
Mar 3, 2024
This tour is good value. - Elodie was full of historical facts and anecdotes. She answered well any questions we had. The only thing we’d have liked was some idea of a map as to our route round. Perhaps she could bring a small copy for each of us? Or suggest we bring one to mark out landmarks to keep.
We enjoyed her talk and didn’t feel hurried around.
Thank you, Elodie!
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Damsino
Jan 2, 2024
Perfect for discovering Rouen - Great visit with Elodie, dynamic and smiling, we learn a lot about the wonderful city of Rouen. The anecdotes, all very interesting, allow you to better retain information on the different monuments of Rouen. I am from Rouen and yet I have learned a lot of things.
I recommend 100%.
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Emilym0309
Dec 30, 2023
Excellent tour experience - This was an excellent tour. Very personal. Packed full of information and loads of additional snippets. Lovely walk around the city too. Elodie is friendly, welcoming, open to questions. A great tour guide.
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Fr_d_ricm789
Dec 29, 2023
Great visit - Great visit! Passionate tourist guide with very interesting anecdotes! I recommend !
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Santosh_j
Nov 26, 2023
Elodie, a Local Guide with many Interesting Stories' & Anecdotes of Rouen - Elodie is born in Giverny, where Monet lived and now she lives in Rouen. She took us to few unique historical places and educated us using history from100 AD to modern age.
She narrated many anecdotes, historical facts that you wouldn't know, unless you have a local guide like Elodie.
We enjoyed our time with her and highly recommend her.
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803greetd
Nov 5, 2023
Historical tour - A very interesting historical tour through Rouen with a very friendly, calm guide who knew a lot about her city!
Recommended!
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Simonevj9548qo
Nov 4, 2023
Guided visit to Rouen - Elodie has been a great guide to discover Rouen, with the ability to entertain also the youngest. Not too detailed but also able to dig deep into questions if asked.
Well done
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Ajila2014
Oct 31, 2023
Great city great guide - Great city to tour and our guide was very informative and pleasant to be with. I learned allot about the old market and the new market which she kept us in suspense.
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Christelled619
Oct 31, 2023
Guided tour of Rouen with Élodie - Great visit with Élodie, very pleasant, smiling. The circuit provides an excellent first approach to the city and its history. I recommend 200%
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