Gros-Horloge, Rouen
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Medieval Rouen walking tour
10 attractions · 9h 48min · transit route
Tickets ~€24.7
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About Gros-Horloge
The Gros-Horloge is a stunning architectural ensemble spanning the main pedestrian street of Rouen, featuring one of the oldest working clock mechanisms in France dating from 1389. This Renaissance masterpiece consists of a 14th-century Gothic belfry, an ornate arch with a magnificent astronomical clock installed in 1527, and an elegant 18th-century fountain at its base. The elaborate dial displays a single hand topped with a golden lamb, a radiant sun against a starry blue background, and rotating figures of Roman gods representing each day of the week.
Gros-Horloge — Planning Your Visit
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General Admission
RecommendedIn day plans, the recommended ticket is pre-selected and included in the total price.
Combine with 9 nearby attractions for a full day
From €24.7 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
The clock mechanism was manufactured in 1389, making it one of the oldest surviving clock mechanisms in France and approximately twice the size of the famous Wells Cathedral clock in England. This remarkable piece of medieval engineering functioned mechanically for over 500 years until the 1920s, when it was electrified while preserving the original mechanism in perfect working condition.
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