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| Market Square (Photo by Gregg Manalo) |
Rouen holds a special place in my heart mainly
because of two reasons: my favorite heroine – Joan of Arc and the patron saint
of teachers – St. Jean Baptiste De La Salle. Several months prior to my trip to
Rouen, I started researching about this unfamiliar destination – points of
interest, landmarks, UNESCO World Heritage sites and historical significance.
Initially, I listed five notable landmarks
that are a must-see in Rouen. However, I discovered that there are so many
historical landmarks to see in Rouen besides those that I initially found.
And here, I am sharing places of interest
in Rouen:
1. Old Market Place
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| Market Square (Photo by Gregg Manalo) |
2. Saint Joan of Arc Church
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| Photo by Gregg Manalo |
3. Great Clock (Gros Horloge)
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| Photo by Gregg Manalo |
4. Rouen Cathedral
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| Photo by Gregg Manalo |
5. Saint-Ouen Abbey Church
6. The Ceramics Museum
7. Le Secq Des Tournelles or
Wrought Museum
8. Saint-Maclou Church
9. Aitre Saint-Maclou
10. Parliament of Normandy
11. Tower of St. Andre
12. Half-timber houses
Where I Stayed
Best
Western Vieux de Marche
It’s a three-star hotel located right in
the heart of Rouen. It is a simple hotel - nothing fancy, but what I like about it is its location. It’s a few meters away from the Old Market Place and around
ten minutes walk from / to the famous Rouen Cathedral.
What I experienced:
The hotel is easy to locate and its staff are friendly and accommodating. The space in the bedroom is just enough for two persons to comfortably move, but the bathroom is reasonably large. It has a bathtub that is rather rare for hotels in this category.
For guests who travel by cars, there are two possible ways to park : open parking in front of the night door and basement parking.
For guests who travel by cars, there are two possible ways to park : open parking in front of the night door and basement parking.
Buffet breakfast is very good. It serves
the typical French breakfast – croissant, baguette, jams – and other
international food such as cold cuts, cereals, pan cakes, etc. I could say it would satisfy most people’s
cravings.
Another very significant feature of this hotel is its free Internet that is very fast. Uploading pictures and videos from your trip wouldn't be a hassle.
Finally, a word of caution to the guests staying in the lower floors: keep your privacy by keeping your window curtains closed.
Finally, a word of caution to the guests staying in the lower floors: keep your privacy by keeping your window curtains closed.
