
Medieval Rouen walking tour
Rouen • One-Day City Plan
Explore the best of medieval Rouen in this comprehensive walking tour covering 10 historic sites across 3.2 km. Begin at the magnificent Saint-Ouen Abbey with France's largest collection of 14th-century stained glass, then stroll along the charming Rue Eau de Robec. Visit the exquisite Saint-Maclou Church and the haunting Aître Saint-Maclou plague cemetery. Experience Joan of Arc's story at the immersive Historial museum before walking down picturesque Rue Saint-Romain to the iconic Rouen Cathedral, immortalized by Monet. End at the Gros-Horloge astronomical clock and Place du Vieux-Marché, where Joan was burned at the stake. Important: This itinerary works only on weekends (Saturday-Sunday) as Saint-Maclou Church is closed weekdays. Saint-Ouen Abbey is also closed Monday and Friday. Book Historial Jeanne d'Arc tickets online to secure your preferred time slot.
Overview
Planning a day in Rouen? This step-by-step itinerary covers the best of Rouen in one day — 10 attractions with exact walking times between each stop, entrance fees per person, and transport alternatives.
Plan around 9h 48min to visit 10 attractions along the way. Budget roughly €61: about €25 on entrance tickets, and roughly €36 for 3 meals. You can adjust these numbers and see a full breakdown below.
Your Day Timeline — Medieval Rouen walking tour
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Saint-Ouen Abbey
Saint-Ouen Abbey is a magnificent Gothic masterpiece in Rouen, often mistaken for the city's cathedral due to its impressive dimensions spanning 137 meters in length and 33 meters in height. Founded i…
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Rue Eau de Robec
Rue Eau de Robec is one of Rouen's most picturesque and charming streets, featuring beautifully preserved half-timbered houses from the 15th-18th centuries lining an artificial stream. Once the heart…
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Saint-Maclou Church
Saint-Maclou Church is one of the finest examples of Flamboyant Gothic architecture in France, often described as a 'miniature cathedral' for its remarkable vertical proportions within a compact space…
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Aître Saint-Maclou
The Aître Saint-Maclou is one of the last remaining medieval gallery cemeteries in Europe, created in 1348 following the devastating Black Death plague that killed three-quarters of the parish populat…
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Historial Jeanne d'Arc
The Historial Jeanne d'Arc is a cutting-edge immersive museum experience housed in the magnificent Archbishop's Palace of Rouen, the very building where Joan of Arc was condemned to death in 1431 and…
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Lunch Break
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Saint-Romain Street (Rue Saint-Romain)
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…
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Rouen Cathedral (Notre-Dame de Rouen)
Rouen Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen) is a magnificent Gothic masterpiece and one of France's most historically significant religious buildings, featuring the tallest church spire in the co…
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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 ma…
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Gros-Horloge Street
Rue du Gros-Horloge is one of France's most picturesque historic pedestrian streets, stretching approximately 300 meters through the heart of medieval Rouen. This ancient thoroughfare, possibly dating…
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Place du Vieux-Marché
Place du Vieux-Marché is Rouen's most historically significant square and one of France's most important Johannic sites. On May 30, 1431, Joan of Arc was burned at the stake here after being condemned…
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