Rouen - What to See & Do in Rouen, France - Wolters World
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Date: 2022-02-04
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Donald
I didnt have high hopes for Rouen, really. I had previously visited Amiens, and aside from the spared, toy-townesque St. Leu quarter (and, of course, the glorious cathedral, was underwhelmed somewhat by the rest of that town. Knowing that Rouen had been similarly battered in several wars I wasnt expecting much. But, dear reader, Im happy to report that of all Frances war-blasted northern cities, Rouen is my favourite. Mercifully, they opted not to rebuild the place in the brutalist/functionalist manner of a Le Havre or a Rotterdam, instead choosing to (sympathetically) rebuild the core of the town in a faithful reconstruction of what was. On the whole, its a triumph. The cathedrals facade still blows you away as you turn the corner into the unassuming square it faces. The half-timbered rebuilds look medieval enough and lived-in enough to more than pass muster. Now, if they could only sort out the barren wasteland expanses by the river, then Rouen would really make the visitor swoon.
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I didnt have high hopes for Rouen, really. I had previously visited Amiens, and aside from the spared, toy-townesque St. Leu quarter (and, of course, the glorious cathedral, was underwhelmed somewhat by the rest of that town. Knowing that Rouen had been similarly battered in several wars I wasnt expecting much. But, dear reader, Im happy to report that of all Frances war-blasted northern cities, Rouen is my favourite. Mercifully, they opted not to rebuild the place in the brutalist/functionalist manner of a Le Havre or a Rotterdam, instead choosing to (sympathetically) rebuild the core of the town in a faithful reconstruction of what was. On the whole, its a triumph. The cathedrals facade still blows you away as you turn the corner into the unassuming square it faces. The half-timbered rebuilds look medieval enough and lived-in enough to more than pass muster. Now, if they could only sort out the barren wasteland expanses by the river, then Rouen would really make the visitor swoon.
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Dan
Very nice video. We visited Rouen on a river boat tour last December and we want to go back on our own. The people are spectacular. A very well dressed mature (probably younger than me ) woman walked up to us on the street and offered to help us. We were looking at a map like the tourist we are. She was one of the few people we met in France that spoke English and her English was beautiful. Everyone else we met in Rouen was very nice too. We loved the Cathedral and clock street but did not have a lot of time to see everything. When we go back on our own we will use this video as a guide to see more sites. Thanks
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Very nice video. We visited Rouen on a river boat tour last December and we want to go back on our own. The people are spectacular. A very well dressed mature (probably younger than me ) woman walked up to us on the street and offered to help us. We were looking at a map like the tourist we are. She was one of the few people we met in France that spoke English and her English was beautiful. Everyone else we met in Rouen was very nice too. We loved the Cathedral and clock street but did not have a lot of time to see everything. When we go back on our own we will use this video as a guide to see more sites. Thanks
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John
I lived in Rouen for a year when I was a student in the mid 90s. Its a really beautiful city with really nice people. Far off the tourist track too, so it really helps if you speak a bit of french - English is widely spoken, but you gain a LOT of credit for having a go. Normande food and drink is great. It is the home of Calvados (apple brandy) cider and Camembert. For day trips Id recommend Bayeux, Honfleur and Deauville. Mont St Michel is amazing too, but bloody miles away from Rouen.
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I lived in Rouen for a year when I was a student in the mid 90s. Its a really beautiful city with really nice people. Far off the tourist track too, so it really helps if you speak a bit of french - English is widely spoken, but you gain a LOT of credit for having a go. Normande food and drink is great. It is the home of Calvados (apple brandy) cider and Camembert. For day trips Id recommend Bayeux, Honfleur and Deauville. Mont St Michel is amazing too, but bloody miles away from Rouen.
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Charlene
Informative video! We are docking in Rouen and understand that it is 2 miles from the train station. Since the ship will be in port overnight, we have the opportunity to see both Paris and Rouen. We would like to take the train to Paris on day one and then return very late the same night. Does anyone know if there is taxi service available after 11PM in Rouen to take us back to the ship? Your response will be most appreciated.
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Informative video! We are docking in Rouen and understand that it is 2 miles from the train station. Since the ship will be in port overnight, we have the opportunity to see both Paris and Rouen. We would like to take the train to Paris on day one and then return very late the same night. Does anyone know if there is taxi service available after 11PM in Rouen to take us back to the ship? Your response will be most appreciated.
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Stephen
thanks for recamending Rouen as a close small town to paris. I Plan on going to Stia Italy for a blacksmith exabition for my and my wifes frist international trip then France in 2014. We are both learning to oil paint she is makeing civil war and Ren. fest dresses and I am blacksmithing so It will be alsome to see the orgin or our crafts. Not to mention I am of %75 Italian and %25 french decent.
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thanks for recamending Rouen as a close small town to paris. I Plan on going to Stia Italy for a blacksmith exabition for my and my wifes frist international trip then France in 2014. We are both learning to oil paint she is makeing civil war and Ren. fest dresses and I am blacksmithing so It will be alsome to see the orgin or our crafts. Not to mention I am of %75 Italian and %25 french decent.
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Stephen
I am sure that you have seen the greatist wrought iron work in the world. New Orleans iron work is now cast iron not wrought. changeing after two city wide fires one takeing our french buildings then the true spanish buildings. what is the best cuntries and citys to study true blacksmith forged wrought iron buildings and decor?
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I am sure that you have seen the greatist wrought iron work in the world. New Orleans iron work is now cast iron not wrought. changeing after two city wide fires one takeing our french buildings then the true spanish buildings. what is the best cuntries and citys to study true blacksmith forged wrought iron buildings and decor?
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tommye
An oldie but goodie. Popped up on my feed today as we're heading there on a trip just booked for next December and whets my appetite for things to come. Am sure it's a lot more touristy today than it was 8 years ago but no bother, just will be happy to travel again.
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An oldie but goodie. Popped up on my feed today as we're heading there on a trip just booked for next December and whets my appetite for things to come. Am sure it's a lot more touristy today than it was 8 years ago but no bother, just will be happy to travel again.
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Nalasleafhearts
I really want to visit this city because it's where my ancestors lived for generations before they immigrated in the late 1600s-early 1700s. Sadly I'm not sure if I have the time or money to visit soon but it's beautiful from the pictures I've seen
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I really want to visit this city because it's where my ancestors lived for generations before they immigrated in the late 1600s-early 1700s. Sadly I'm not sure if I have the time or money to visit soon but it's beautiful from the pictures I've seen
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Paul
Oh, come on Wolter- I lioke your travelogues but this is a a pretty lame attempt to pronounce a not- so- difficult name. Ron, roon- depends how you want to say it? Really? Is that your best shot? It's only two syllables, Wolter- Roo- o(n. Simple.
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Oh, come on Wolter- I lioke your travelogues but this is a a pretty lame attempt to pronounce a not- so- difficult name. Ron, roon- depends how you want to say it? Really? Is that your best shot? It's only two syllables, Wolter- Roo- o(n. Simple.
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Wolters
Merci! I really enjoyed the city and my wife is constantly watching the university to see if there are jobs for me there teaching marketing: ) thank you! and the city is fantastic as are the people. all the best to you! mark
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Merci! I really enjoyed the city and my wife is constantly watching the university to see if there are jobs for me there teaching marketing: ) thank you! and the city is fantastic as are the people. all the best to you! mark
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