(Last Update: 28.01.2025) In this article, we will take you an hour outside of Paris to another wonderful city. RouenI want to take it to . We can't finish Paris by writing and touring, but when you see Rouen, which you can easily reach for those who want to do different things, you will feel like you are in France. While getting an idea of how life flows in cities other than ParisYou will also enjoy wandering around beautiful places.
As you will immediately understand when you look at the photos, this is the place a perfect medieval city. So much so that you can feel this historical texture in every corner of the city. In fact, someone who sees photos of Rouen for the first time may even think that this is a village, but Rouen is a very beautiful and developed French city... Don't pay attention to the fact that it is written as Rouen, Rouen is written but “roan" even "ghuanIt is read as ”. So much so that "fied“water from the throat,”an“Say it nasally 🙂 It's a difficult thing. Fransızca It's pronounced but it's fun to visit, don't worry; While we were talking among ourselves "roan" and let's make it easier 😉
as a matter of fact Normandy Regionlocated in Rouen, as a city center, has a population of around 110.000. and population density 35th largest city in France we can say. Its total population, including the surrounding residential areas, is around 500-600 thousand. Second largest city in France after Paris during the Middle Ages The current center of Rouen is quite small and the part that will attract our touristic attention is of course old town will be. Otherwise, it is not my place to sit down and write a Rouen Guide. We are passers-by, people spend their lives in this city… In this sense, about Rouen pontificate It's not up to me, I just wanted to share what I traveled and saw.
So far Rouen, the last February 2019 I visited at least five times. My first sighting was in April 2012. It hadn't even been a month since we settled in Paris, but instead of visiting Paris, we went to Rouen, I don't remember :) For sure, to Paris, his wife EbruIt was created by Timur, who came to visit us with . Itself restless Since he is a person, he has the temperament that he wants to do something different and want to visit the surrounding places while he is in Paris :) I think we first found this place while looking for a place to entertain his heart. We went, we toured and we loved it. Let's say thank you Timur then, once upon a time Chantilly Castle He made a point but we didn't listen :)
I don't remember when my second visit was, but I can say that my third visit was in April 2017, to write this article on Pariste.Net. Our first two trips were by train, and the next time we went by car. It is easiest to get from Paris to Rouen by train: Paris Saint Lazare Train Stationfrom It is possible to be in the city center in approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes by train. Some trains can go in an hour and a half; This depends entirely on which stations the train you take stops at.Although ticket prices vary depending on the season, the cheapest round trip is € 20 - € 30 You can find tickets online around .
Buy your online train ticket TCDD of France one SNCFFrom the official website of you can get it easily. Of course, it is also possible to buy tickets on the last day from the ticket booths or vending machines at the station - if there is space - but then it is naturally more expensive and there is a possibility that there will be no space. And also don't go by bus There is an option, but I have never gone to Rouen by bus, so I do not recommend it.
If you decided to go to Rouen at the last minute Gare Saint LazareGo to , buy your ticket from the box office or vending machines, hope, you get on your train and arrive in Rouen with a pleasant journey. Of course, it is necessary to take into account the possibility that the ticket price may be more expensive than online. There are frequent trains and the road is wonderful anyway. Especially if the weather is nice and everything is green, you travel in an idyllic atmosphere. Monet's Housewhere is located Giverny passing through Vernon near the village, Rouen StationYou reach , and from there you go down Rue Jean d'Arc and merge into the city. Oh by the way a little note, Jean Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir I read somewhere that they met in one of the cafes around this station.
It had been on my mind for a long time to go to Rouen once again and write a special blog post, but in April 2017, when spring came early, flowers bloomed and life suddenly became lively, we started spending our weekends in places near Paris. Sheer Jules Verne's Houseto see AmiensHopping on weekends like we go to Deauville & Trouville, Honfleur, Etretat, The Mont Saint Michel, Saint Malo We started going to places like. This is how we went to Rouen: One Saturday morning, at the breakfast table, when the sun suddenly came out, we said, "Let's go to Rouen." I don't remember when we cleared the table, when we got in the car and set off :) We were 2018 friends from various corners of the world when we went in June 12. Dear in February 2019 Cüneyt AyralWe traveled with .
Driving to Rouen is enjoyable but only If you are going to visit Rouen and return to Paris, I definitely recommend you to go by train.. Because Traffic is heavy and the highway is quite expensive.. Paris-Rouen roundtrip, depending on what time of day you go and which toll booths you use € 20 - € 30 highway fee you can pay! You can cover this 120-130 kilometer road in about two hours under the best conditions. If you do not return to Paris after Rouen Normandy Tour If you are going to continue doing this, then renting a car will of course be the most enjoyable. As I said, since I love driving very much, I generally prefer to go by car, this way you have more freedom. Especially if you have time and go from the state highway and village roads, you can enjoy the view. Be sure to obey the speed limits. If you pass with 15 kilometers where you should go with 20 kilometers, you will be punished badly. : )
Where should we start our trip? If you came by train Rue Jeanne d'ArcWe can start by walking down from . Do not worry, The city center can be easily explored on foot.. As you walk down here, if the beautiful things you see don't distract you and lead you astray, Palais de Justice Walk to the (Palace of Justice) stop and at this point you will see the Palace of Justice, whose photo you see above, on your left. Not that way, but from the street on the right. Rue Guillaume le ConquérantIf you enter from , you can see the photo below. Church of Jeanne d'ArcYou reach the area of , which is one of the most important and liveliest parts of Rouen to see: Old Market Square...
Here is an old market place and right next to it In 1979 built and attracting attention with its interesting architecture. Church of Sainte Jeanne d'Arc is available. If you come early, the liveliness of the market place is enjoyable. The inside of the church is also a must-see; because it has an extremely interesting architecture. Its unusual roof form, wood-based interior design and stained glass windows are quite impressive. The atmosphere inside is a little to me, Rio de JaneiroI saw in Sao Sebastiao Cathedral'It evokes .
You should not miss one of the most interesting details in Rouen in this square, because this is where Jeanne d'Arc was burned! Yes, it once played an important role in French history. Jeanne d'Arc was born on May 30, 1431.on the grounds that she is a witch" was burned in this square, then “Saint” was declared... What strange lives, what strange stories; “Fire does not do what man does to man, the most cruel thing is fire.” is what comes to one's mind at this point, when one thinks about how people set fire to people... After seeing Jeanne d'Arc's house in Orléans, which is visited as a museum today, it was an interesting feeling for me to see this place now. Anyway; After seeing this important place, let's get rid of these mixed feelings and continue our trip.
This square, as I said, is very lively. Especially in nice weather, people live a lively life at the tables overflowing. It is said that life is always dead in small cities, but I don't know if I'm lucky or if the truth is different. Wherever I go to any city in France, the streets and squares in the pedestrian areas of the historical city center are lively during the daytime - if the weather is nice, of course. Everyone gathers around the tables and engages in endless conversations while drinking something. I feel the atmosphere of a young and lively energy in places like this. Between you and me this young energy It's not there in Paris, it's a different dynamism in Paris, but it's definitely not the energy of youth.
Old Market SquareWhen we start walking left from the bottom of Rue de Gros Horloge We enter the street, which is one of the most important pedestrian roads in the city. Now the rows of shops, cafes, restaurants, stores, etc. will blow your mind with their magnificent medieval architecture. You will be surprised when you see how a city can be so beautiful and how it is so well preserved. Ours Safranbolu'in, Cumalikizikin, SirinceSeeing that the French have achieved in a city center what we managed to preserve in , will make us both a little jealous and happy no matter what. What you should pay attention to is that this liveliness is highest on Saturdays, and on Sundays you will encounter a quieter atmosphere as most of the shops are closed. If you like crowds, it's best to go on Saturday; if you like quiet, it's best to go on Sunday. Let's not focus only on shopping, we should not forget that the beautiful parks in the city are also worth seeing.
While walking on this street you come across of Rouen in a sense Gros Horloge with the symbol In other words, the Grand Clock will appear, which you should not return from Rouen without seeing. There is no way you can pass by without seeing it anyway, the road must lead you here somehow. If you wish, you can visit the building where the clock is located and climb its tower to look at the city from above. Those who want to visit the tower from this link can get information. There is actually a clock similar to this one in Paris, but it is not in the shape of a bridge. Concierge ServiceLocated on the corner wall of The oldest square clock in Paris one Horloge du Palais de la Cite...
Eating and drinking about Of course, there are many options in Rouen. If you want to eat something long, you can eat at any restaurant that catches your eye. The outside is beautiful, the inside is beautiful, the food is delicious. The only problem is that food service hours are limited. Therefore, generally outside the hours of 12:00-14:00 and 19:00-21:00. service continue It is not easy to find a place that serves food.
Eat wherever you want, but while you're in Rouen Lady CakesThey used to beat anyone who went to , and returned without eating dessert 🙂 Well, we had to eat our dessert there... Jokes aside Lady Cakes, one of the most characteristic and original places of Rouen. Of course, it's touristy, but Dame Cakes is just as touristic as the İnci Patisserie was once, but ultimately it's a very beautiful place. Ah, is there any İnci Patisserie left anyway? Of course, İnci did not completely disappear from our lives, but she was forced into her new place. moved The pearl became something else; These things don't just happen with profiteroles; We need history, we need roots, we need art, we need aesthetics… Anyway, for me at least İnci's profiteroles still taste good; thank you for that too...
Dame Cakes is right next to Rouen Cathedral. Like many religious buildings in Rouen, Notre Dame de Rouen Cathedral It's also quite impressive. It would be nice to go in and wander around. in Orleans, AmiensLike the cathedrals in Strasbourg, this place is also very impressive and magnificent. After seeing these places, why not these? Notre Dame Cathedral in ParisYou're surprised how famous it is. Apparently everything is Victor Hugoof Notre Dame'ın KamburuIt happened when he wrote; Otherwise, other cathedrals are just as (or even more) magnificent and fascinating…
As you know, I love wandering around the streets randomly and getting lost, or rather losing myself in the places I visit, and I always trust my luck in discovering beautiful places. Once again, while wandering around the back streets of the Rouen Cathedral, he found an open door and said:what is this place?We started walking, looking around with curious eyes, and we saw the photo above. We came across a magnificent courtyard. There I learned that This is an old cemetery and as a result of a terrible plague epidemic in the 14th century Aître de Saint-MaclouAn incredible number of people are buried in . What painful days there were once in this historical courtyard, which now looks like a peaceful garden. I always say: What lives, what lives...
While wandering around Rouen, this street is yours, this square is mine, after a while you seem to get used to this interesting historical architecture of the city, and when things seem to calm down towards the back streets, you think "it's over now", but there are so many hidden treasures in the back streets. We had forgotten that there were small channels here, we forgot again, and again by chance we came across them. streets with small pools and canals We were very happy when it came out. People have put their tables outside on the streets with sparkling water flowing underneath them, and while they are chatting happily, they are also eating, drinking and enjoying life. I always say, it is in our hands to make life beautiful...
In fact, Rouen, along with several other cities in France, is one of the most beautiful cities ideal for students. University of Rouen It obviously adds dynamism to the young population here and it is a very important school. I would also like to share an anecdote: The rector of the University of Rouen between 2007 and 2016 was a Turk. Prof. Dr. Cafer Özkul'muş and Özkul, The first Turkish rector in Europe It has the distinction of being .
I can say that we have come to the end of our trip. Of course, there is a lot to write about and discover, but I think this much can be visited in one day. Rouen, for example, from its middle Seine River It is a passing city, but it seems as if life in the city is flowing inside, in the historical center on the north bank, rather than along the river; The other part is a contemporary settlement and of course the architecture there is not exciting, it is a modern city as you know, but still Seine River üzerinde Pont Gustave-Flaubert, Europe's largest drawbridge It is located here.
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As I said, there is much more to write and tell, but let's finish our day trip and complete Rouen. According to our plan, maybe we will go to Paris, maybe to the seaside, Deuaville & Trouville'to, Honfleur'to, EtretatOr even exaggerate a little The Mont Saint Michel'to, Saint MaloLet's go to . Especially A Week in Paris If you are going to spend time and the weather is nice, Rouen can be on your list, but 15 Days in Paris If you are going to visit, I think you should definitely see this place. One in itself Normandy Tour even if you want to do Normandy Guide It would be useful for you to look at my article.
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries…
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14 Comments
Hello Ahmed,
I wonder how many hours this place can be visited? I was looking for train tickets and I was wondering if staying there for 7 hours is too long?
Of course, this depends on what you're going to do. If you are going to visit places such as museums etc. it will not be enough, but if you just want to walk around the streets and eat and drink somewhere, then I think 6-7 hours is enough time.
Ahmet, thank you, thank you. I went to Paris, which my father could not go to, through my company. One cannot get enough of seeing it, but I would like to get your detailed impressions about the city of Lille, where Yusuf Yazıcı was transferred.
Thank you very much. I think it's been about 4-5 years since I went to Lille. In order to write about a place, you need to travel there, especially if you want to give advice as a blog. That's why I need to go one more time to write about Lille. Let's see, let's say it at the first opportunity...
Greetings love.
I read this article of yours in one breath. I don't know if we can add this place to our Honfleur trip, there may not be enough time. When I see the pictures, I always compare this place to Strasbourg, Petit Venice and Alsace-Colmar (I know you don't like comparisons :) But I loved that route, I hope we have the opportunity to visit this place too...
Petit Venice also has a different atmosphere, but the fact that Honfleur is located on the English Channel adds a different atmosphere to Honfleur. Rouen, on the other hand, is more like the medieval towns-cities located in the central parts of France. Of course, every part of France is beautiful. Hope you have many nice trips…
You did a good job visiting these places and writing your promotional articles. So, this is the medieval town where Jan Dark was burned. I always thought that the burned square was a medieval square in Paris. I think the reason for thinking so is that Esmeralda, the fortune teller gypsy in Viktor Hugo's novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame, was also burned. I had the misperception that it was in the same city because I was imprisoned in the same city. Thanks to you, I got informed. What a bad age the Middle Ages really were, although the course of the world is always counting backwards, for the best, the world ends where humanity ends :((( The French paid a lot of prices for the sake of freedom At least they know the value of their freedom, I wish you continued success in your writings and the name of your blog will be Franceda.net in the future, a comprehensive blog.
Thank you very much…
I wrote a comment in the wrong place and it went away :((
Anyway, it was a very nice article. As someone who has been to Rouene and Evrenx many times, I liked it. In short, France is endless and addictive. The more you travel, the more you discover, in terms of its charm and the fact that almost every city and every village has its own architecture.
Don't worry, I received the other message you wrote.
I also toured France a lot, and now I decided to write down my next tours and go outside of Paris a little. That's why the next few articles will be about small and large settlements outside Paris...
Thank you so much.
How strange it seems to find my own writing back after a year :) Anyway, it's been 6 months and I did a small Mediterranean tour in France, Toulon - St Tropez - Nice - Cannes - Monaco for 1 week, luckily the weather changed after two days, it was rainy, but it was still very nice for everyone. I can recommend. However, the water peages, that is, the highway toll, are a complete robbery, and especially Lyon is a complete disaster! In France, you pay 10 kuruş per km, that is, 0.10€ to 0.15€, as highway toll. Anyway, despite all this, it was fine.
Motorways in France are incredibly expensive. What I don't understand is how a "social state" like France can build toll roads. Nobody says anything, everyone is proud of France's highways... No, all the highways are operated by different companies, there is no standard; In some of them you pay at the entrance, in some at the exit, in some you buy a ticket first and pay it when you leave, in some you don't go through the toll booth, you understand that there is a toll road when you exit :) No, it doesn't say "Last exit before the bridge" or anything like that, it just says "Peage" :) And the highways are highways as we know them, oh my goodness. It doesn't have any special features... I guess I'm full on this issue too, I've made a good smear :)
But luckily, all roads always lead to beautiful places 😉
I bought the tickets now... Round trip for 3 people is 56 Euros. Thank you, teacher Ahmet. I will make your ears ring. With love
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