Rouen - Free Self-Guided Audio Tour

Gothic Inspirations of Rouen: An Artistic and Literary Pilgrimage

Rouen, Normandie, Frankreich

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

Jehanneturm  (Castle)
Musée des Beaux-Arts  (Museum)
Kirche Saint-Godard  (Temple)
Musée Le Secq des Tournelles  (Museum)
Abbatiale Saint-Ouen  (Church)
Kirche Saint-Vivien  (Church)
Aître Saint-Maclou  (Historical Building)
Église Saint-Maclou  (Historical Church)
Kathedrale Notre-Dame  (Cathedral)
Gros-Horloge  (Iconic Structure)
Kirche Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc  (Historical Church)
Scheiterhaufen der Jeanne d'Arc  (Monument)
Geburtshaus von Pierre Corneille  (Museum)
Tempel Saint-Éloi  (Temple)
Pont Boieldieu  (Bridge)