Le Mont-Saint-Michel is a French wonder that fascinates travellers from all over the world. Situated on a rocky island off the Normandy coast and just a stone's throw ... Read more!
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Le Mont-Saint-Michel is a French wonder that fascinates travellers from all over the world. Situated on a rocky island off the Normandy coast and just a stone's throw ... Read more!
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On a beautiful day in June, we visited the Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey for the very first time. This architectural masterpiece perched on a rocky island in the heart of ... Read more!
Titre (also known as Titre) is a traditional French song with lyrics dating from the 18th century. The story of the song Text Subtitle Geneviève Marlborough2 Text SongTitle Lyrics, ... Read more!
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The Librarians Portal (Portail des Libraires) is situated in the North end of the transept of Rouen Cathedral. Once the private access for the canon priests to the cathedral, the ... Read more!
The Calende Portal (Portail de la Calende) is situated in the South end of the transept of Rouen Cathedral. Richly decorated, the portal was built in the 15th century. Portail de ... Read more!
The West Facade of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Rouen is impressive. Framed by two tall towers, it is characterised by airy magnificence. The three portals are surmounted by beautiful Gothic features: ... Read more!
The Tour Lanterne (lantern tower) and its soaring spire makes the cathedral of Rouen the tallest cathedral in France. Visible from many areas in town, the 151 metre-tall structure ... Read more!
Rouen’s most prestigious monument, the lofty and imposing cathedral, is one of the most exquisite pieces of pure Flamboyant work existing. The magnificent and lofty Tour de Beurre ... Read more!
Rouen’s most prestigious monument, the lofty and imposing cathedral, is one of the most exquisite pieces of pure Flamboyant work existing. Tour Saint-Romain is dedicated to St. Romain. ... Read more!
The hill of Sainte-Catherine (Côte Sainte-Catherine) offers a stunning panoramic view of the city of Rouen, its suburbs and the Seine. The hillside is covered by chalk meadows and ... Read more!
The renowned Fine Arts Museum of Rouen was established by Napoleon I but the present building dates back to the end of the 19th century and was entirely restored ... Read more!
The Saint-Ouen abbey church would have been an impressive cathedral anywhere else in France but, here in Rouen, it is only over-shadowed by the cathedral of Notre-Dame. However, ... Read more!
Situated on the historic Place du Vieux-Marché, Saint Joan of Arc church is Rouen‘s 20th century response to the medieval Gothic churches that made the reputation of the city. ... Read more!
Saint-Maclou Church is arguably one of the most striking churches in Rouen and a Flamboyant specimen of its period in France. It stands in the heart of the old town ... Read more!
Far from the image of an industrial river port town, the historic city centre of Rouen is definitely a “must-see”. From Gothic churches to civil buildings, here is below our selection ... Read more!
On a sunny Summer day I headed to Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy. For many years I have been eager to discover the ‘City of 100 bell ... Read more!
The Ossuary of Saint-Maclou (Aître Saint-Maclou) is one of the strangest landmarks to visit in Rouen. This unique courtyard surrounded by four wings of half-timbered and stone houses was ... Read more!
The Bourgtheroulde Mansion is one of the finest Flamboyant Gothic house in the historic town of Rouen. Dating from the 16th century, it now houses a luxury hotel. Hôtel de ... Read more!
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