Location: Rouen
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Top 10 Historic Sites in Rouen, Normandy
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1. Abbatiale Saint-Ouen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 323 reviews
A large 16th century church surrounded by beautiful stained glass windows.
Reviewed By bobs506
One afternoon in May, my wife and I visited St Ouen's Abbey while we were in Rouen. My wife had read that the Abbey’s organ is one of the finest musical instruments in the world. It is a magnificent structure. I was surprised that there were so few visitors. While we were there we heard someone playing the organ. It was real, not a recoding piped in over the speakers. On display at the front of the church there was a stand with CDs trumpet and organ recording made in the church by organist Marie-Andrew Morisset-Balier and trumpeter Michel Morisset. We selected two CDs and went to pay the gentleman sitting nearby. "Would you like to see the organ?", he asked. Next thing we knew he had picked up his trumpet and lead us up the narrow circular staircase into the organ loft. There he introduced us to his wife Marie-Andree Morisset-Balier and himself Michel Morisset. They launched into a movement from a symphony by Ernest Chausson that Mr Morisset had transcribed for trumpet and organ. It was a magical experience standing next to them as they played. We waved to a few visitors down below in the church. When it was over Mr Morisset led us down the staircase ( tThank God for the rope railing that we held on to. ) and hung around for a bit while Mrs Morisset-Balier continued to play the organ. Soon we saw Mr Morisset leading another small group up to the organ loft for their own private recital. I am guessing the Mr & Mrs Morisset are on the abbey’s music staff. They like to play in this magnificent setting and supplement their income with sales of their CDS. If you visit the church in the afternoon, you just may get lucky as we did. Good luck!
2. Hotel de Bourgtheroulde
3. Aitre St-Maclou
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 446 reviews
Former house used for the bodies of plague victims and current site of Rouen's Fine Art Academy.
Reviewed By Jamcar16
Most unusual place in Rouen. An ossuary dating from the 14th century. Amazing carvings of sculls, bones and grave diggers tools on the ancient wooden and stone buildings. To get the best out of a visit here it is best to read up on the history of the buildings before a visit to really appreciate this place.
4. Palais de Justice
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 380 reviews
Reviewed By Banff2013 - Banff, Canada
It was closed so we could only see it from outside it’s magnificent beautiful building Love the outside
5. Place de l'Aitre de St. Maclou
6. Gros-Horloge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 905 reviews
Reviewed By snellbydate
The clock is very ornate and chimes every 15 minutes.There i s a lot of gold on it and bright colours and hangs over the cobbled street in the old town.
7. Manoir de Villers
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 16 reviews
8. Le Donjon, Tour De Jeanne D'arc
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 15 reviews
9. Tour Jeanne d'Arc
10. Le Bucher de Jeanne d'Arc
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By LadyTourbiez - Pas-de-Calais, France
After learning the truth behind Joan of Arc's trial at Historial Jeanne d'Arc, I've had to see this significant historical ground where she was burned 3x. The site is marked by a tall cross and alongside is a modern church. It was constructed to both honour Joan of Arc and a civil memorial to commemorate the heroine celebrated by France in May. Seeing this spot made me imagine like I am one of the villagers watching Joan's final moments. I suggest to visit Historial Jeanne d'Arc located beside the Cathedral de Rouen before heading to this site.
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