Itinerary
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Stop At: With Love From Paris Tours, 75001 Paris France
• You'll meet your personal tour guide at a meeting point received upon booking
• Excursion starts at 7:30 to 8am - Back in Paris at about 5-ish pm. Duration: About 8 hours
• Scenic train from Paris to Rouen in Normandy.
• In Rouen, you'll explore the historic and quaint downtown with its medieval architecture.
• You'll admire the tallest gothic cathedral of France, Notre-Dame of Rouen, that was recurrently painted by impressionist Claude Monet.
• You'll see the place where Joan of Arc was executed, burnt at the stake.
• You'll admire and learn about the richly, beautifully crafted city clock tower of Rouen, one of the oldests of France.
• You'll discover many other true hidden gems on your tour route such as a former medieval cemetery (very busy during the black plague).
• Spectacular views along the way
• Possibility to eat at one of several lunch accommodations in town (not included)
• Your tour will cheerfully end upon our return to Paris
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, 3 rue Saint Romain, 76000, Rouen France
As the tallest cathedral of France, Notre-Dame (Our Lady) of Rouen has been painted several times by Impressionist painter Claude Monet who loved recreate the sunlight variations on it throughout the day.
Inside the church lies many treasures, among which the tomb effigy of the duke of Normandy and king of England Richard Lion Heart, and other powerful medieval figures of Normandy and France.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Gros-Horloge, Rue du Gros Horloge, 76000, Rouen France
Iconic belfry with its daintily crafted clock. While we'll admire it from the lively pedestrian street that goes under the belfry, it will be possible for an additional fee to visit inside and climb up the stairs for a spectacular view of Rouen!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Aitre Saint-Maclou, 186 rue Martainville, 76000, Rouen France
A former medieval style graveyard, recently turned into a cultural center with a café and art galerie. Quite eerie!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Eglise Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc, Place du Vieux-Marche, 76000, Rouen France
A modern church with magnificient 16th century stained-glass windows, next to site of Joan of Arc's last breath, built in honor of her martyrdom.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palais de Justice, 36 rue aux Juifs, 76000, Rouen France
Through the quaint medieval looking streets, there is this magnificent building, a symbol of renaissance architecture.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Le Bucher de Jeanne d'Arc, Place du Vieux Marche, 76000, Rouen France
Historic site of Joan of Arc's execution. The whole city of Rouen is vividly impregnated with the martyrdom and last breath of this national icon.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Historial Jeanne d’Arc, 7 rue Saint Romain, 76000, Rouen France
The Joan of Arc Historial is not a traditional museum with classic works hung on walls. It is rather an immersive show re-enacting our heroin's saga and posthumous trial for rehabilitation in 1456 where witnesses of this era will guide you from room to room ensuring you an unforgettable experience.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes