Rouen is located just ninety miles from Paris and is the capital of the Haute Normandy region. It is a city which has seen many changes and historical events during its rich history.
Rouen is a beautiful city to take a relaxing stroll around. There is much to admire in the medieval style buildings around the city. The Art Museum located in the Verdrelb square feature impressionist works by many French greats.
Rouen is renowned as the place where Joan of Arc was executed in the fifteenth century. The Musée le Secq des Tournelles features torture devices which can be viewed by the public. On Vieux-Marché there is a twenty metre cross which signifies the place where Joan of arc was executed.
There is a small airport serving Rouen situated in Boos ten kilometres from Rouen. At the time of writing there are just two flights operating from the airport run by Air France. These fly to Lyon and Le Havre.
Making use of a car hire Rouen service is a superb way of discovering Normandy. It really is a unique experience to uncover the coast of Normandy little by little working at your own pace. We currently offer an excellent variety of Rouen hire cars.
Dieppe makes for an excellent day trip. It is a pleasant sixty six kilometre drive from Rouen. Admire the white cliffs of Normandy and its breathtaking green pastures.
Some of the other major urban areas in Normandy include Le Harve which is 128 kilometres away and Caen which is 156km away. Cherbourg is almost a three hour drive from Rouen.
Some other recommended spots close to Rouen include Les Andelys which is a pretty village on the south side of the city and the harbour town of Les Andelys which is ninety kilometres away.