Historical City of Rouen (Tour E)
Iberia Excursions
- £41-50
- 3 hours
- Hard
Rouen is a city, which has stirred the souls of many great writers and inspired numerous painters in the past. It is situated on the North bank of the River Seine and is considered as the historic capital of Normandy.
Rouen is a city, which has stirred the souls of many great writers and inspired numerous painters in the past. It is situated on the North bank of the River Seine and is considered as the historic capital of Normandy. We shall follow our guides for a walking tour of the old part of the city along the narrow streets lined with more than 700 timber framed houses, large and small, and all characteristic examples of medieval building techniques. We will walk down Saint Romain, one of the town’s most fascinating streets with the beautiful St Maclou Church of gothic-flamboyant style and along the bustling and popular Rue Du Gros Horloge which features a unique medieval defensive clock tower and nearby law court situated in an outstanding renaissance building. An inside visit of Notre Dame Cathedral of Rouen (13th-16th century) which is considered as one of the finest achievements of the French Gothic art. The attraction of Rouen Cathedral lies in its infinite variety including an immense façade bristling with open work pinnacles and framed by two totally different towers: the Tour St Romain on the left and the Tour de Beurre on the right. Our final stop, before enjoying some free time, is at the Place du Vieux Marche. It was on this old market square that Joan of Arc was burned at the stake following her trial as a heretic in 1431. Please note that this tour involves approximately 2 hours of walking, mainly over cobblestone streets.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2008 CANARIES & MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES
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Snack or meal provided
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Refreshments available
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Free time
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Shopping opportunity
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Wheelchair access
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Swimming opportunity
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