Saint-Romain Street (Rue Saint-Romain), Rouen

Rue Saint-Romain is one of the most picturesque and historically significant medieval streets in Rouen's old town, considered by many to be the oldest street in the city. The cobblestone lane is lined with remarkable half-timbered houses (maisons à pans de bois) dating from the 15th to 18th centuries, with the most famous building at number 74 featuring Gothic-style continuous fenestration from 1466. The street runs along the north side of Rouen Cathedral and provides access to the magnificent Portail des Libraires (Booksellers' Portal), a 13th-century masterpiece with 150 carved medallions depicting scenes from Genesis.