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Things to see in Rouen (France): 82 places and when to go
Rouen is a city in France with around 533,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 82 places in and around it, mainly History (41), Food and drink (13), Nature (12). The best known are Maritime, Fluvial and Harbour Museum of Rouen, Château Gaillard and Jumièges Abbey. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 49.4304, 1.08
- Population
- About 533,000
- Places
- 82 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (41) · Food and drink (13) · Nature (12) · Hiking (11) · Temples (9) · Wildlife (9)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), 117 km as the crow flies
What to see in Rouen
The places in and around Rouen, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Maritime, Fluvial and Harbour Museum of RouenMuseum in Rouen, France2.1 km
- Château GaillardFrench medieval castle in Les Andelys, Normandy32 km
- Jumièges AbbeyAbbey located in Seine-Maritime, in France19 km
- Abbey of Saint WandrilleAbbey located in Seine-Maritime, Normandy, France25 km
- Abbey-Church of Saint-Ouen, RouenGothic church and former Benedictine abbey, Seine-Maritime, France2.0 km
- Rouen-Rive-Droite stationRailway station in Rouen, France2.3 km
- Church of Saint-MaclouChurch located in Seine-Maritime, in France1.7 km
- Abbey of Saint-Georges, BoschervilleAbbey located in Seine-Maritime, in France8.5 km
- Pont Gustave-FlaubertBridge at Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France1.9 km
- Château des TourellesFrench castle in the commune of Vernon, Eure47 km
- Musée Nicolas PoussinMuseum in France32 km
- Mortemer AbbeyAbbey located in Eure, in France30 km
- Château de CanyCastle in France50 km
- Château de Robert le DiableFrench feudal castle13 km
- Hôtel de BourgtherouldeHistory1.4 km
- château de VascœuilHistory22 km
- Église Saint-Taurin d'ÉvreuxChurch located in Eure, in France45 km
- Château de BizyChateau in Vernon, France48 km
- GisacumArchaeological site in France49 km
- École régionale des Beaux-Arts de RouenCemetery located in Seine-Maritime, in France1.8 km
- Château d'HeudicourtFrench Château in Eure, Normandy43 km
- Château de la Rivière-BourdetFrench castle9.9 km
- Château de MartainvilleCastle16 km
- Château du TaillisChâteau in Normandy, France17 km
And the other 58, by what you come to do:
- History: Château d'Yville, Collégiale Saint-Hildevert de Gournay, Abbaye Notre-Dame de Fontaine-Guérard, Allée couverte de Mauny, château d'Omonville, Château de Fleury-la-Forêt, Château de Merval, Château des Huguenots, Château Le Manais, Allée couverte d'Aizier, Église Saint-Christophe de Reuilly, Église Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Mathurin de La Mailleraye-sur-Seine, Église Saint-Ouen de Pont-Audemer, Gravier de Gargantua, Villa du Val-Caron, Château de Bonnemare, Halle de Lyons-la-Forêt, Manoir de Chauvincourt, Manoir du Hom, La Rapée, Manoir des Chevaux dorés
- Nature: Gouy Cave, réserve naturelle régionale des larris et tourbières de Saint-Pierre-es-Champs, côte Sainte-Hélène, La Tourbière d'Heurteauville, Parc animalier de la forêt de Roumare, Falaises D'Orival, Réserve biologique dirigée des Landes, Bois Du Gouffre, Mont Du Fresne, Les Landes, Tourbière d'Heurteauville
- With kids: Parc du Bocasse, Tolysland
- Food and drink: place Saint-Marc, Brasserie Bakbuk, Brasserie du Chant du Loup, Brasserie du Zink, Brasserie insulaire, Brasserie Ragnar, BrewSociety, Ferme-brasserie La Chapelle, L'insolite, La Brique, Monolith Brewery, Union-B
- Hiking: GR 2 (France), GR 222 (France), de Fécamp à Oherville, GR 23 (France), De La Bouille à Trouville, De Sotteville-sous-le-Val à Montville, De Trouville à Pont-Audemer, De Verneuil-sur-Avre à Berville-sur-mer, GR 26 (France), La Houssoye - Rouen, variante par Rouen (rive droite)
- Stargazing: Observatoire de Vernon
When to go to Rouen
The best time to visit Rouen is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:24
- FebPossible9:52
- MarBest time11:34
- AprBest time13:29
- MayBest time15:07
- JunBest time16:02
- JulBest time15:39
- AugBest time14:13
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:29
- NovPossible8:49
- DecPossible7:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58. In April, 81 of the 82 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Rouen
The nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)), 117 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Saint Saëns7 places31 km
- Le Bec-Hellouin12 places34 km
- Amfreville-les-Champs9 places35 km
- Lanquetot9 places44 km
- Dieppe18 places56 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Rouen?
The best known: Maritime, Fluvial and Harbour Museum of Rouen, Château Gaillard, Jumièges Abbey, Abbey of Saint Wandrille, Abbey-Church of Saint-Ouen, Rouen. In all, 82 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Rouen?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58.
How do you get to Rouen?
The nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG), 117 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Rouen as the destination and these 82 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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