Trip Overview
A full-day trip from Caen to Rouen covering 7 attractions in approximately 12h 32min. The plan includes public transit from Caen with step-by-step routes between stops — all attractions are free to enter. Compare public transit & car with costs for each leg.
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A full day trip from Caen to explore the medieval treasures of Rouen, Normandy's historic capital. Walk through charming half-timbered streets, visit the magnificent Rouen Cathedral immortalized by Monet, and discover Place du Vieux-Marché where Joan of Arc was martyred. The itinerary includes the Museum of Fine Arts and the Gothic Saint-Ouen Abbey. Travel time is about 2 hours each way by car or train. Note: The museum is closed Tuesdays, the abbey is closed Mondays and Fridays.
Your Day Timeline — Medieval Rouen from Caen
Your Day Timeline — Best of medieval Rouen 2
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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 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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Lunch Break
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Museum of Fine Arts of Rouen
The Museum of Fine Arts of Rouen is one of France's most important art museums, housing over 8,000 works spanning from medieval primitives to contemporary paintings. Founded in 1801, the museum is hou…
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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…





