Tower of Joan of Arc This tower is one of the last remnants of the dungeon and castle originally built by Philippe Auguste in Rouen in 1204 and later demolished by Henry IV in 1594. Today it is called the Tower of Joan of Arc or La Tour JEANNE D’ARC in French, where legend has it; she was imprisoned and tortured just before her burning at the stake. The tower was restored in the nineteenth century... 

Abbey of Saint-Ouen by Jaco Seyffert Another of France’s great architectural wonders, famous for its Gothic architecture, impressive Cavaillé-Coll organ and its 115 meters high octagonal tower (dubbed the ducal crown of Normandy). The first bricks were laid in the early 14th century that will eventually measure 137 meters long, under 33 meters high vaults. Sadly construction were abruptly halted... 

Aître de Saint-Maclou by Jaco Seyffert The morbid history of this haunting building dates back to the Great Plague in the mid 14th century.During the great plague of 1348, two thirds of Europe’s population would die in this devastating pandemic. Rouen was not spared, this previously flourishing city, were dealt an irreversible blow and sank to a mere shadow of her former prosperity. With cemeteries... 

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Rouen, the capital city of Upper Normandy, rich in art, history and architecture is situated just one hour away from Paris. Once arriving in this picturesque jewel on the banks of the Seine River you will be amazed by the rich majesty of the Notre Dame Cathedral. She has inspired the great artist Claude Monet who painted a series of paintings in 1894, currently in the Museum d’Orsay in Paris...