Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy, is a city brimming with history, famous for its magnificent Gothic architecture—most notably the Rouen Cathedral, immortalized by Claude Monet—and its powerful connection to Joan of Arc, who was tried and executed there in 1431. The city features over 2,000 preserved half-timbered houses, giving its old town a unique medieval charm, and its location on the Seine River continues to make it an important port and cultural hub. It's a "museum-town" that offers a compelling blend of past and present.
The Gros-Horloge in Rouen, France, is a striking landmark featuring a 14th-century astronomical clock movement, one of the oldest in the country, housed within a Renaissance archway. The intricate dial, added later, displays not only the hour with a single hand but also the phases of the moon in an oculus and allegorical figures representing the days of the week at its base. Located on the bustling pedestrian Rue du Gros-Horloge, this beautifully ornate clock is a profound symbol of the city's rich medieval and Renaissance history.
Le Gras Harloge 14th century clock.
Le Gras Harloge 14th century clock.
Medieval Old Town Rouen
Rouen
Church of Joan of Arc, who was tried and executed there in 1431.
Temple Saint Eloi
Temple Saint Eloi
Rouen Cathedral
Inside Rouen Cathedral
