Rouen, the Capital of Haute-Normandie

Rouen Cathedral

Rouen is the capital city of Haute-Normandie in north-western France. It was once one of the largest medieval cities in Europe. 

Rouen has its well-known Notre-Dame de Rouen, of which greatest impressionist Claude Monet had made his master-pieces. 

Vieux Marché

Rouen is also known for its Vieux Marché, where Jeanne d'Arc had been executed. 

Gros Horloge

On the way from Rouen Cathedral to the Vieux Marché, there's a famous astronomical clock, which could be dated back to 16th century.

In Rouen, Normandie styled houses could be easily found, with their standing-out wooden structures, painted in different colors, however in good harmony.