Rouen - Gate to the world

Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy, opensits doors and its heart to you. An inspiration to great writers and artists, Rouen has preserved its historic centre, now composed of pedestrian streets.

gate of impressionnism  Renoir, Pissaro, Turner...All the great names of impressionism drew inspiration from the changing lights and green landscapes of this region. A stay in Rouen will enable you to find out most features of the impressionist movement.

Gate of normandy´s gardens  In the heart of Rouen there are several green parks and gardens where visitors can freshen up and rest, in a quiet and peaceful envrironment.

gate of gastronomy  Famous for its prestigious plates, Rouen is placed at the 2nd rank of the French gastronomy. Its numerous restaurants open their doors to you and invite you to their tables to taste their best mets and their tasty receipts, one of them being the famous caneton à la Rouennaise.

gate of seine  Witnesses of Norman history, the numerous abbeys which mark out the Valley of the Seine open their doors to universe rich of histoiry, populated by lots of legends and mysteries.

Gate of the littoral  Rouen's history was always incontestably related to the sea, by its seaport and river, true poles of activity, where boats of cruising and trade are permanently coming in and out.

Gate of the exception  In 1989, year of the bicentenary of the French revolution, Rouen accomodated for the first time in its port prestigious sailing ships that came from the whole world: they were the Veils of Freedom. Since, the Norman capital renewed this celebration and welcomed the 1994, 1999 and the 2003 Armadas.