10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Rouen That You Shouldn't Miss

September 28, 2021 Randal Brittian

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Restaurants in Rouen

1. Rue Saint-Romain

Rouen France http://www.historial-jeannedarc.fr
Excellent
59%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
4%
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4.5 based on 257 reviews

Rue Saint-Romain

A picturesque street lined with Gothic and Renaissance buildings.

Reviewed By mlbpafan - Loveland, United States

This is just a wonderful street to walk, shop, people watch and just enjoy! The shops are cool and unusual and don't miss the clock. It's just off the square with the Cathedral, so I recommend making the short walk and enjoying the stroll down the street. It is a bit touristy, but it is a must in Rouen.

2. St. Maclou's Church

3 rue Eugene Dutuit St-Maclou, 76000, Rouen France +33 2 35 71 71 72 http://www.rouen.fr/eglise-saint-maclou
Excellent
52%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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4.5 based on 436 reviews

St. Maclou's Church

A beautifully ornate Gothic church located on the Rue Saint-Romain.

Reviewed By r0landbrunner - Zurich, Switzerland

another huge and stunning gothic church in Rouen, and I liked it more then the Cathedral, as it has nicer stonework and also more to offer inside. don't miss it.

3. Rue Eau de Robec

Rouen France
Excellent
50%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 264 reviews

Rue Eau de Robec

A pretty cobblestone street lined with flowers.

4. Exposition Impressionistes

Musee des Beaux Arts, Rouen France
Excellent
68%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 93 reviews

Exposition Impressionistes

5. Abbatiale Saint-Ouen

Place du General de Gaulle, 76000, Rouen France +33 2 32 08 32 40 http://www.rouen.fr/abbatiale-saint-ouen
Excellent
49%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
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4.5 based on 323 reviews

Abbatiale Saint-Ouen

A large 16th century church surrounded by beautiful stained glass windows.

Reviewed By bobs506

One afternoon in May, my wife and I visited St Ouen's Abbey while we were in Rouen. My wife had read that the Abbey’s organ is one of the finest musical instruments in the world. It is a magnificent structure. I was surprised that there were so few visitors. While we were there we heard someone playing the organ. It was real, not a recoding piped in over the speakers. On display at the front of the church there was a stand with CDs trumpet and organ recording made in the church by organist Marie-Andrew Morisset-Balier and trumpeter Michel Morisset. We selected two CDs and went to pay the gentleman sitting nearby. "Would you like to see the organ?", he asked. Next thing we knew he had picked up his trumpet and lead us up the narrow circular staircase into the organ loft. There he introduced us to his wife Marie-Andree Morisset-Balier and himself Michel Morisset. They launched into a movement from a symphony by Ernest Chausson that Mr Morisset had transcribed for trumpet and organ. It was a magical experience standing next to them as they played. We waved to a few visitors down below in the church. When it was over Mr Morisset led us down the staircase ( tThank God for the rope railing that we held on to. ) and hung around for a bit while Mrs Morisset-Balier continued to play the organ. Soon we saw Mr Morisset leading another small group up to the organ loft for their own private recital. I am guessing the Mr & Mrs Morisset are on the abbey’s music staff. They like to play in this magnificent setting and supplement their income with sales of their CDS. If you visit the church in the afternoon, you just may get lucky as we did. Good luck!

6. Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen

Esplanade Marcel Duchamp, 76000, Rouen France +33 2 35 71 28 40 [email protected] http://mbarouen.fr/fr
Excellent
52%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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4.5 based on 976 reviews

Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen

Reviewed By Bubbles73uk - Weedon Bec, United Kingdom

The Musee des Beaux-Arts at Rouen is one of the best provincial museums in France, so if you are in Rouen on a rainy day like I was (or even if it isn't raining!), I highly recommend setting aside a couple of hours for a visit. The Cathedral Notre-Dame in Rouen was a recurring subject for Monet when he lived in nearby Giverny, and this excellent museum displays one of these canvases, along with works by Gericault, Boudin, Sisley, Renoir, Caillebot, Delecroix and many others. The paintings collection is especially strong, but there are also many fine sculptures and objets d'art. The whole museum has a very modern and professional air. And it's free! Unbelievable for a museum of this quality.

7. Musee Secq des Tournelles

2 rue Jacques Villon, 76000, Rouen France +33 2 35 71 28 40 http://www.rouen-musees.fr
Excellent
66%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
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4.5 based on 238 reviews

Musee Secq des Tournelles

8. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen

3 rue Saint Romain, 76000, Rouen France +33 2 35 71 85 65 http://www.cathedrale-rouen.net
Excellent
67%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 4,468 reviews

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen

This stunning Gothic structure is considered by some to be the town's most important architectural landmark.

Reviewed By Keeley2305 - Toddington, United Kingdom

Well worth a visit if you are in the city of Rouen, free entry Beautiful historic cathedral with plenty of information in other languages aside from French. The tomb of Richard the lionheart is inside, and statue of Joan of arc Tour guides can be found around the cathedral who can be very informative

9. Rue du Gros-Horloge

Centre-Ville, Rouen France +33 2 62 86 46 21 http://www.rouenvalleedeseine.mobi/
Excellent
52%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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4.5 based on 1,987 reviews

Rue du Gros-Horloge

Reviewed By simply-peregrinating - Waddington, United Kingdom

This bustling street from the cathedral down to the market is a lovely one to walk on because of all the things to see along the way. Of course the clock tower is the main attraction especially when the sun light catches it and it glistens. There are plenty of half timbered buidings painted in various colours to see. The street does get busy especially near the clock.

10. Ceramics Museum (Musee de la Ceramique)

1 rue Faucon, 76000, Rouen France +33 2 35 07 31 74 http://www.rouen-musees.com/
Excellent
45%
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Satisfactory
8%
Poor
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4.5 based on 87 reviews

Ceramics Museum (Musee de la Ceramique)

Reviewed By ChrisM51 - Adelaide, Australia

I never expected to find such fine maijolica in Rouen - but they had a thriving industry and the museum has some lovely examples. The building itself is very fine and worth visiting in its own right.

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