A day in Rouen, the city of a hundred steeples
Located in the heart of Normandy, 55 km from Dieppe, and crossed by the Seine, one of the most beautiful rivers in the world, Rouen is renowned for its rich heritage and the diversity of its monuments and buildings.
Must-see cultural visits
You can discover “Le Gros Horloge ” or Notre Dame Cathedral, via Place du Vieux Marché orAître Saint-Maclou.
Discover over 200 sites, including religious and civil buildings, museums and places of remembrance.
Known as “the city of a hundred steeples”, Rouen is considered a museum city where you’ll never get bored.
It’s a city that’s as modern as it is traditional: for example, you can discover the story of Joan of Arc in a state-of-the-art historial dedicated to her, as well as exploring all the city’s exceptional sites.
Famous for its Big Clock, you can not only admire it from the street, but also climb it.
You’ll discover a magnificent view of the whole city of Rouen, and especially of the magnificent Gothic cathedral of Notre Dame, which you can visit afterwards.
If you’re an art lover, Rouen also boasts a magnificent Musée des Beaux-Arts.
Then take a stroll through the Antiquaires district, passing by the Saint-Maclou church and its austerity, and finally stroll along the picturesque Rue Eau de Robec.
End your day with a drink on a terrace in the magnificent Place du Vieux Marché.
Things to do in Rouen
For a day out with family or friends, Rouen offers a wide choice offun activities. If you decide to cross the Seine, you’ll arrive on the Left Bank.
You can also visit the brand-new Viking immersive city on the quayside, opening in June 2024. This tour will enable you to learn more about theViking epic in Normandy.
Still on the Left Bank, you can stroll through the Jardin des Plantes. Throughout the year, the gardens offer a full and varied program of gardening and nature discovery activities.
Finally, for an unforgettable moment and a good dose of laughter, you can try to escape from one of the many escape games, show off your voice in one of the city’s karaoke boxes or take part in an animated quiz as if you were on a real TV set.
Camping under
one hour from Rouen
Flower Camping Vitamin near Dieppe is ideally located between sea and land. That’s why it’s so easy to explore the city of Rouen.
It can be reached by car in around 1 hour, or by train in the same time.
We recommend the latter option. Train tickets are affordable and the journey is direct between Dieppe and Rouen. You’ll arrive right in the heart of the historic city, which is a real asset for sightseeing.
If you decide to go by car, there are plenty of pay parking lots available within the city.
