Ruão - Free Self-Guided Audio Tour

Gothic Inspirations of Rouen: An Artistic and Literary Pilgrimage

Ruão, Normandia, França

Explore the captivating city of Rouen, where Gothic splendor meets artistic genius. This immersive tour will guide you through the streets and monuments that inspired masters like Claude Monet and literary giants such as Gustave Flaubert and Victor Hugo. From the dramatic history of Joan of Arc at the Tour Jeanne d'Arc to the towering grandeur of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame, each stop tells a tale of creative inspiration. You’ll visit iconic sites such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts, the Aître Saint-Maclou, and the enchanting Église Saint-Maclou, finishing with the remarkable Gros-Horloge and the Pont Boieldieu that bridges Rouen’s past with its present.

Distance: 5.0 km
Duration: 1.0 hours
Number of stops: 15

Points of Interest

Torre de Joana d'Arc  (Castle)
Museu de Belas Artes  (Museum)
Igreja de Saint-Godard  (Temple)
Museu Le Secq des Tournelles  (Museum)
Abadia de Saint-Ouen  (Church)
Igreja de São Vivien  (Church)
Aître Saint-Maclou  (Historical Building)
Igreja de Saint-Maclou  (Historical Church)
Catedral de Notre-Dame  (Cathedral)
Gros-Horloge  (Iconic Structure)
Igreja de Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc  (Historical Church)
Fogueira de Joana d'Arc  (Monument)
Casa natal de Pierre Corneille  (Museum)
Templo de Saint-Éloi  (Temple)
Ponte Boieldieu  (Bridge)