In the previous article, I gave a detailed introduction to the Rouen Museum.

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The Rouen Museum of Fine Arts is so full of artworks that it is hard to believe it is free.

This time, I would like to introduce some works that I could not introduce in the previous article.

Le Pérugin (Pietro di Cristoforo Vannucci) (1448-1523)

L’Adoration des mages (1495)

Le Baptême du Christ (1495)

La Résurrection du Christ (1495)

Perugino, a Renaissance painter.

The reason why he is called by a different name than his real name is because he was selected as an honorary citizen of Perugia in 1485.

His achievements are so great that he is famous for his work on the murals of the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel.

He was also the teacher of the young Raphael and had a great influence on him.

These works in the Rouen Museum were commissioned by St. Peter’s Basilica in Perugia.

François Clouet (1510-1572)

LE BAIN DE DIANE(1565)

This is a work by François Cluet, a famous portrait painter.

His work is characterized by a reputation for perfection that is more prominent than its use of color and beauty.

Paolo Veronese (1528-1588)

SAINT BARNABÉ GUÉRISSANT LES MALADES (1566)

Paolo Veronese is sometimes referred to as PAOLO CALIARI.

He is highly regarded as one of the most important Venetian painters of the late Renaissance.

The Wedding at Cana, on display at the Louvre, is one of his most highly regarded works.

This work was made for a small church in San Giorgio, attached to the Hospital Barnabite, Verona.

Le Christ arretant la peste

Marten de Vos (1532-1603)

David et Abigail ou Alexandre et la famille de Darius

Maarten de Vos, a painter from Antwerp, the Netherlands, was a Flemish painter who mainly painted history and portraits.

Eliézer demande Rébecca en mariage pour Isaac (1562)

Eliézer et Rébecca à la fontaine(1562)

Laban va chercher Eliézer à la fontaine

Laban présente Eliézer à son père, huile sur bois (1562)

These works were painted for l’église saint-Patrice de Rouen (St. Patrice Church).

Sebastiaen Vrancx (1573-1647)

FÊTE DANS LE JARDIN DU DUC DE MANTOUE (1595)

Flemish Baroque painter Sebastiaen Vrancx was the first Dutch artist to paint battle scenes.

In addition to this, he has left behind a number of works depicting the four seasons and many works related to architecture.

This piece is an ideal representation of an Italian, Renaissance garden.

Nicolas Regnier (1588-1667)

SAINT SÉBASTIEN SOIGNÉ PAR IRÈNE (1624)

Nicholas Regnier made a fortune not only as a painter, but also as a collector and art dealer.

Diego Vélasquez (1599-1660)

DÉMOCRITE (1630)

Diego Velázquez was one of the most famous Baroque painters of the Spanish Golden Age.

His characteristic brush strokes had a lot of influence on later Impressionists, Picasso, and Dali.

This work is modeled after the Greek philosopher Democritus.

This is a must-see work, as there are only a few of Veracelas’ works preserved in France.

Laurent de La Hyre (1606-1656)

L’ADORATION DES BERGERS (1635)

Laurent de la Haile, also known as one of the founders of the Royal French Academy of Fine Arts.

This work was painted for the altar of the Capuchin Church in the Marais, Paris.

La Descente de Croix (1655)

Saint Anne instruisant la Vierge

PIERRE PUGET (1620-1694)

HERCULE TERRASSANT L’HYDRE DE LERNE (1659-1660)

This work is displayed in the center of the room where works by Laurent de La Hyre and Jean Baptiste Corneille are displayed.

The figure crushing the hydra is very powerfully expressed.

Gillis van Tilborgh (1625-1678)

Banquet villageois (1657-59)

Born in Brussels, Gillis van Tilborgh left behind many works of art of the village at the time.

This piece also depicts the traditional depiction of that time.

He also painted many other works in the genre of gallery painting, which was very popular at the time.

He is also known to have worked for the Dutch Habsburg family as the head of their painting collection.

Hendrik van Minderhout (1632-1696)

PAYSAGE AVEC L’ENLÈVEMENT D’EUROPE (1690)

Hendrik van Minderhout was a marine painter born in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and practiced his art mainly in Bruges and Antwerp.

Most of his works will depict the sea and harbors, or naval battles of the time.

Jean Baptiste Corneille (1649-1695)

La Résurrection de Lazare (1694)

Jean-Baptiste Corneille studied art in Rome, and after returning to France, he was a member of the Royal Academy.

Jan Frans van Dael (1764-1840)

Fleurs et fruits (1827)

Jan Frans van Dael, like Saint-Jean, was also a painter who often painted flowers and fruits as his subjects.

Élise Bruyère (1776-1847)

Fleurs dans une corbeille (1833)

Bruyère painted mainly portraits and floral pictures.

This piece is also very eye-catching and beautiful.

Charles Marie Bouton (1781-1853)

Vue de Rouen prise de la côte Saint Cathrine

教会の内部を描くことが多かった、Charles Marie Bouton。

こちらの作品は珍しい外から教会を描いた作品です。

LOUIS-JACQUES MANDÉ DAGUERRE (1787-1851)

INTÉRIEUR DE ROSSLYN CHAPEL (1824)

Daguerre is widely known for establishing the photographic technique known as the daguerreotype, but his works as a painter are also wonderful.

This painting of the Rosslyn Chapel is also a very good example of the use of light.

Unfortunately, his fame for his photographic skills is so great that it seems sad that very little of his work has survived.

Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875)

LES QUAIS MARCHANDS DE ROUEN (1834)

Corot spent some time in Rouen as a child.

Influenced by his travels to Italy, he is known for his poetic landscape paintings.

He is also known to have had a great influence on later impressionist painters.

Joseph-Désiré Court (1797-1865)

Le Martyre de sainte Agnès (1864-65)

As soon as you enter the museum, you will see a work by Joseph-Désiré Court in front of the courtyard.

It is said that this work, named Martyrdom of St. Agnes, was painted at the request of Napoleon III.

Simon Saint-Jean (1808-1860)

CHAPEAU FLEURI, FLEURS ET FRUITS (1833)

Born in Lyon, Saint-Jean often painted flowers and fruits as his subjects.

Inspired by the Dutch paintings of the 17th century, he also combined tulips, roses, apples, and grapes in this work to create a wonderfully harmonious composition.

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (1824-1898)

Inter artes et naturam (1890-95)

The fresco by Chavannes is displayed on the stairs in the center of the museum.

It is said to have influenced many painters, and Picasso is said to have copied Chavannes.

Camille Pissarro (1830-1903)

Jardin des tuileries effet de neige

Pissarro’s work depicting the Tuileries Park in winter.

Le Pont Boieldieu à Rouen, soleil couchant, temps brumeux (1896)

This painting depicts a scene of a bridge in lively Rouen.

Edgar Degas (1834-1917)

Renard mort sous bois (1863)

Although Degas is well known as a member of the Impressionist movement, his use of many classical techniques sets him apart from other Impressionist painters.

(Degas was not an impressionist to begin with.)

It is also known for its many ballet-themed works.

Alfred Sisley (1839-1899)

Route tournante une de la saine (1875)

Sisley’s unique way of depicting the sky.

As can be seen in other works, the sky is an important element in Sisley’s work.

La Barque pendant l’inondation,Port Marly (1876)

There is a painting with a similar title in the Musée d’Orsay.

La Place du Chenil à Marly, effet de neige (1876)

This work depicts the landscape of Marly-le-Roi, where Sisley was living at the time.

This work is typical of Sisley, who loved to paint winter subjects.

L’Eglise de Moret (plein soleil) (1893)

Between 1893 and 1994, Sisley painted 12 paintings of this church.

Sentier au bord de l’eau à Sahurs le soir (1894)

La Seine à La Bouille, coup de vent (1894)

Chemin montant au soleil (1891)

The road stretching from the foreground to the background and the steep slope of the hill give the work a sense of the unseen part of the painting.

Côtes du Pays de Galles dans la brume (1897)

Lady’s Cove, Pays de Galles (1897)

Painted two years before Sisley’s death, these works were painted in Wales.

Claude Monet (1840-1926)

Vue générale de Rouen (1892)

The film was first released in 1994.

Champ de coquelicots, environs de Giverny (1885)

This work was initially questioned because it was not signed by Monet.

La Seine à Port-Villez (1894)

The use of light and shadow is exquisite in this work.

La Seine à Vétheuil (1879)

La Seine, vue des hauteurs de Chantemesle (1881)

Les coteaux près de Vétheuil  (1881)

Le village de Vétheuil (1881)

Route, effet de neige, soleil couchant (1869)

Rue Saint-Denis, fête du 30 juin 1878 (1878)

This is a view of the city at the time of the Paris World’s Fair on June 30, 1878.

La Cathédrale de Rouen. Le Portail et la tour d’Albane. Temps gris (1894)

Monet’s Rouen Cathedral, with its 30 patterns.

In France, the Musée d’Orsay owns several.

It is also on display at the Marmottan Museum.

Auguste Renoir （1841～1919）

Jeune femme au miroir (1915)

Catherine Hessling, nicknamed Dédée, appears in many of Renoir’s later works.

She is famous as the wife of Renoir’s son.

BOUQUET DE CHRYSANTHÈMES (1884)

Renoir often painted bouquets of flowers, but in this work, the chrysanthemum flowers are the main focus, and the vase, background, etc. are also painted simply.

Nevertheless, the overall sense of unity is due to Renoir’s unique touch in every detail.

Armand Guillaumin (1841-1927)

MADAME GUILLAUMIN COUSANT (1888)

Guillaumont, a French Impressionist, has attracted many fans for his colors, and is now a favorite of major museums around the world.

This painting of his wife’s daily life also depicts her happy life with its colors.

La pêcherie à Crozant

This work is also painted with a unique color scheme.

Torello Ancillotti (1843-1899)

Le Port de Rouen (1878)

George William Joy (1844-1925)

Le sommeil de Jeanne d’Arc (1895)

Born in Dublin, Ireland, Joy mainly painted historical and religious works.

This piece, in which Jeanne d’Arc sleeps while being watched over by angels, was very impressive.

GUSTAVE CAILLEBOTTE (1848-1894)

DANS UN CAFÉ (1880)

Although Caillebotte’s works are often realistic, he is distinguished as an impressionist painter.

This work was exhibited at the 5th Impressionist Exhibition, and is impressive in that it depicts not only a man with his hands in his pockets, but also two men reflected in a mirror.

Albert Lebourg (1849-1928)

La neige à Auvergne (1886)

Lebourg left more than 2,000 landscape paintings.

He is also known for his active painting of bright landscapes.

This work depicts the Auvergne.

Léon-JulesLemaître (1850-1905)

Le Pont Corneille a Rouen (1891)

He is famous as a painter who painted mainly the cities of Paris and Rouen.

La rue du gros horloge

LE PALAIS DE JUSTICE DE ROUEN

L’eglise Saint Maclou De Rouen

Dieppe le quai du Pollet (1890)

Charles Angrand (1854-1926)

Vue intérieure du musée de Rouen (1880)

Charles Angrand is one of the leading neo-impressionist painters.

He studied at the School of Fine Arts in Rouen and spent the last years of his life in Rouen.

As the title suggests, this work depicts the Rouen Museum.

The scenery of that time and the many works of art on the walls show the atmosphere of that time well.

Charles Frechon (1856-1929)

Rouen, Ile Lacroix, cours la Reine 

Fréchon was a post-impressionist painter based in Rouen.

This work depicts the island of Lacroix, which was the industrial and entertainment center of Rouen before the war.

Mary Fairchild MacMonnies Low (1858-1946)

Roses et Lys (1897)

This is the work of an American painter born in New Haven, Connecticut.

Joseph Delattre (1858-1912)

Mon jardin au printemps (1902)

Delattre was a painter based in Rouen.

In 1895, he founded and operated an academy in Rouen.

Péniche Pré aux Loups

Paul César Helleu (1859-1927)

Portrait de mary renard 

The French painter Paul César Erieux is famous for his many portraits of women.

JULES-ALEXANDRE GRÜN (1868-1938)

UN VENDREDI AU SALON DES ARTISTES FRANÇAIS (1911)

The large work on the right side of the garden is Friday in the Salon des Artistes de France, by Jules-Alexandre Gruen.

He is best known as a caricaturist and poster artist in Montmartre, but he also left behind works as an oil painter.

His works, mainly for social gatherings, have been highly acclaimed.

In addition, Grün himself is depicted in this painting.

Robert Antoine Pinchon (1886-1943)

Le Pont aux Anglais (1905)

The English Bridge over Rouen, painted by the post-impressionist Pinchon.

The bridge in the painting was built in 1856 and looks different from the current bridge.

Vue prise au Mont-Gargan soleil couchant

Summary

The works introduced here are only a small portion of the actual works on display.

There are still many works on display that you won’t want to miss, so be sure to stop by when you visit Rouen.

Many of the painters have their works exhibited in other museums in Paris, so please take a look around as well.

I think you will enjoy the paintings even more if you visit more than one museum.

Thank you again for reading to the end of this article.

The Rouen Museum of Fine Arts is a must-visit during your visit to Rouen.

It is also famous for its display of Monet’s painting of Rouen Cathedral.

What’s even more appealing about the Rouen Museum is that admission is free.

Although it is free, there are quite a few works in the collection, which is more than enough for you to enjoy.

Please note that it will take a surprisingly long time to appreciate them properly.

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen

Practical information

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen

Address：Espl. Marcel Duchamp, 76000 Rouen, France

Opening hours: Wednesday – Monday, 10:00 – 18:00

Closed: Tuesday

Admission

Admission : Free

However, please make sure to stop by the reception counter to get a ticket.

You can also borrow coins to use in the lockers.

A fee will be charged for the special exhibition.

History

The Rouen Art Museum opened in 1801.

The collection grew dramatically during the 19th century, from 300 works in 1823 to 600 in 1878.

As the number of works increased, a new building became necessary, and the present building, which houses the museum and library, was completed in 1888.

One hundred years later, in 1994, the restoration work of the museum was completed.

Today, the collection of the Rouen Museum of Fine Arts includes a variety of European paintings, sculptures and objects from Italy, Spain and France, from the 15th century to the present.

Of these, the Impressionist works are the second largest in France.

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen:　HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM　

Required time

It’s a free museum, but the collection is actually quite impressive.

The building is divided into a garden space on the first floor and an exhibition room on the second floor.

The space is much larger than it looks from the outside, and considering the richness of the works, I think you should have at least an hour and a half to two hours to take your time and look around.

If you don’t have a lot of time and just want to take a quick look around, you can do it in an hour.

Highlights Exterior

There are so many things to see at the Rouen Museum.

The highlights begin with the entire building and the main entrance.

There are two statues here.

The statue on the right is Michel Anguier, a sculptor who was a professor at the Royal Academy of Sculpture.

The statue on the left is Nicolas Poussin, a representative French painter of the 17th century.

Many of his works have been exhibited in the Louvre and other famous museums around the world.

It seems that they were displayed at the entrance of the museum because they are two of the leading artists in Normandy.

The creator of these two statues is Joseph Tournois.

He was a sculptor in the 19th century, and his works are on display at the Paris Opera House and in the Luxembourg Gardens.

Highlights Collection

The collection of the Musée de Rouen is enormous, so I would like to give a brief introduction here.

Joseph-Désiré Court (1797-1865)

Le Martyre de sainte Agnès (1864-65)

As soon as you enter the museum, you will see a work by Joseph-Désiré Court in front of the courtyard.

It is said that this work, named Martyrdom of St. Agnes, was painted at the request of Napoleon III.

JULES-ALEXANDRE GRÜN (1868-1938)

UN VENDREDI AU SALON DES ARTISTES FRANÇAIS (1911)

The large work on the right side of the garden is Friday in the Salon des Artistes de France, by Jules-Alexandre Gruen.

He is best known as a caricaturist and poster artist in Montmartre, but he also left behind works as an oil painter.

In addition, Grün himself is depicted in this painting.

Paolo Veronese (1528-1588)

SAINT BARNABÉ GUÉRISSANT LES MALADES (1566)

Paolo Veronese is sometimes referred to as PAOLO CALIARI.

He is highly regarded as one of the most important Venetian painters of the late Renaissance.

The Wedding at Cana, on display at the Louvre, is one of his most highly regarded works.

This work was made for a small church in San Giorgio, attached to the Hospital Barnabite, Verona.

Diego Vélasquez (1599-1660)

DÉMOCRITE (1630)

Diego Velázquez was one of the most famous Baroque painters of the Spanish Golden Age.

His characteristic brush strokes influenced many later artists such as the Impressionists, Picasso, and Dali.

This work is modeled after the Greek philosopher Democritus.

This is a must-see work, as there are only a few of Diego Velázquez ‘ works preserved in France.

PIERRE PUGET (1620-1694)

HERCULE TERRASSANT L’HYDRE DE LERNE (1659-1660)

This work is displayed in the center of the room where works by Laurent de La Hyre and Jean Baptiste Corneille are displayed.

The figure crushing the hydra is very powerfully expressed.

Léon-Jules Lemaître (1850-1905)

Le Pont Corneille a Rouen (1891)

He is famous as a painter who painted mainly the cities of Paris and Rouen.

George William Joy (1844-1925)

Le sommeil de Jeanne d’Arc (1895)

Born in Dublin, Ireland, Joy mainly painted historical and religious works.

This piece, in which Jeanne d’Arc sleeps while being watched over by angels, was very impressive.

LOUIS-JACQUES MANDÉ DAGUERRE (1787-1851)

INTÉRIEUR DE ROSSLYN CHAPEL (1824)

Daguerre is widely known for establishing the photographic technique known as the daguerreotype, but his works as a painter are also wonderful.

This painting of the Rosslyn Chapel is also a very good example of the use of light.

Unfortunately, his fame for his photographic skills is so great that it seems sad that very little of his work has survived.

GUSTAVE CAILLEBOTTE (1848-1894)

DANS UN CAFÉ (1880)

Although Caillebotte’s works are often realistic, he is distinguished as an impressionist painter.

This work was exhibited at the 5th Impressionist Exhibition, and is impressive in that it depicts not only a man with his hands in his pockets, but also two men reflected in a mirror.

Auguste Renoir （1841～1919）

Jeune femme au miroir (1915)

Catherine Hessling, nicknamed Dédée, appears in many of Renoir’s later works.

She is famous as the wife of Renoir’s son.

BOUQUET DE CHRYSANTHÈMES (1884)

Renoir often painted bouquets of flowers, but in this work, the chrysanthemum flowers are the main focus, and the vase, background, etc. are also painted simply.

Nevertheless, the overall sense of unity is due to Renoir’s unique touch in every detail.

Alfred Sisley (1839-1899)

Route tournante une de la saine (1875)

Sisley’s unique way of depicting the sky.

As can be seen in other works, the sky is an important element in Sisley’s work.

Armand Guillaumin (1841-1927)

MADAME GUILLAUMIN COUSANT (1888)

Guillaumont, a French Impressionist, has attracted many fans for his colors, and is now a favorite of major museums around the world.

This painting of his wife’s daily life also depicts her happy life with its colors.

La pêcherie à Crozant

This work is also painted with a unique color scheme.

Camille Pissarro (1830-1903)

Jardin des tuileries effet de neige

Pissarro’s work depicting the Tuileries Park in winter.

Robert Antoine Pinchon (1886-1943)

Le Pont aux Anglais (1905)

The English Bridge over Rouen, painted by the post-impressionist Pinchon.

The bridge in the painting was built in 1856 and looks different from the current bridge.

Charles Frechon (1856-1929)

Rouen, Ile Lacroix, cours la Reine 

Fréchon was a post-impressionist painter based in Rouen.

This work depicts the island of Lacroix, which was the industrial and entertainment center of Rouen before the war.

Claude Monet (1840-1926)

Vue générale de Rouen (1892)

The work was first shown to the public in 1994.

La Cathédrale de Rouen. Le Portail et la tour d’Albane. Temps gris (1894)

Monet’s Rouen Cathedral, with its 30 patterns.

In France, the Musée d’Orsay owns several.

It is also on display at the Marmottan Museum.

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (1824-1898)

Inter artes et naturam (1890-95)

The fresco by Chavannes is displayed on the stairs in the center of the museum.

It is said to have influenced many painters, and Picasso is said to have copied Chavannes.

Gift Shop

As soon as you enter the museum, there is a gift store on your left.

There were mainly art books on sale, and not much in the way of souvenirs.

If you have time to spare, you may want to stop by and take a look.

Summary

It’s hard to believe that the museum is free to enter.

In another article, I introduced the details of the collection, but there are many other works on display.

Also, compared to the museums in Paris, it is very empty, so you can take your time to appreciate it.

This is a must-visit museum to conclude your visit to Rouen.

Other works from the Rouen Museum are introduced in this article.

Collections Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen Impressionist works by Monet, Sisley and Pissarro

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Thank you again for reading to the end of this article.

You can find a day trip from Paris to Rouen here.

Day trip from Paris to Rouen Notre Dame Cathedral and Jeanne d'Arc Church: A trip full of attractions

A one-day trip from Paris.This time, I would like to introduce you to Rouen, France.There are many tourist destinations ...

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A one-day trip from Paris.

This time, I would like to introduce you to Rouen, France.

There are many tourist destinations in France that can be reached on a day trip from Paris, but among them, Rouen is the one with the shortest travel time, the most affordable cost, and the easiest way to get around.

The city of Rouen is also very compact, so you don’t particularly need to use public transportation to visit.

If you have been to Paris many times and would like to visit a different city once in a while, this is the city for you.

Rouen is such an easy place to visit, but it actually has a lot to offer.

From major spots like Notre Dame Cathedral and Jeanne d’Arc Church, to delicious bakeries and museums….

There is so much to see and do that I think you will really enjoy it.

Let me introduce you to some of the highlights.

How to get from Paris to Rouen

The train departs from PARIS SAINT LAZARE and arrives at ROUEN RIVE DROITE.

It is recommended that you book your tickets in advance through the official Oui SNCF website.

The train departs from Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris at 8:52 a.m. and arrives at Gare Rouen at 10:03 a.m.

GARE SAINT LAZARE

Of all the stations in Paris, Gare Saint-Lazare is the oldest, having opened in 1837.

The station looks a bit nostalgic.

The station is quieter than the North Station, where the TGV and Thalys arrive and depart.

There are not many tourists here, so it’s a great station to enjoy the local atmosphere.

The timetable in the photo is for the evening, but you will see the platform number next to the destination, so head there.

The train we will take to Rouen is the Corail Intercités express train.

This train is full of local atmosphere.

If you look at the ticket I mentioned earlier, you will see that it is marked with COACH and PLACE.

This will be your vehicle number and your seat number.

If you have a ticket with this indication, please board the designated vehicle.

In contrast to the old-fashioned look of the exterior, the inside of the train was clean and very stylish.

There are toilets between the trains, so it is recommended that you use them before arriving at Rouen station.

After departing from Saint-Lazare station, the train will run along the Seine River.

Depending on the season, I enjoyed the train window surprisingly.

This photo shows the bridge overlooking the cathedral from in front of Rouen station.

You will arrive at Rouen station in 5 minutes.

The trip takes a little over an hour, so you will be there in no time at all.

ROUEN RIVE DROITE

We arrived at the Rouen train station safely and on schedule.

The historic Rouen train station, which opened in 1843, took on its current Art Nouveau look in 1928.

The 37-meter high clock tower on the right is also impressive.

The station has a very high ceiling, giving it a very open feel.

The train station is just straight ahead.

When you arrive, you will feel like you are walking from the back of the photo to the front.

The interior of the station was renovated in the 1970s and features frescoes by Robert Savary.

Robert Savary, born in 1920, is a French painter who has left numerous works in public places.

This painting at Rouen Station is said to be a tribute to the city of Rouen.

Sightseeing in Rouen

Here are the spots we visited this time.

All transportation is on foot.

The distance to be traveled is not very long, so even if you don’t usually walk much, it won’t be a problem.

You may have your own preference for the walking order, but I would recommend seeing the Grand Clock, the Cathedral, and then the Church of Jeanne d’Arc.

Let me give you a brief introduction to the sights.

Donjon de Rouen

Address：Rue Bouvreuil, 76000 Rouen, France

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 16:30~22:00 (Thursday to Friday ~23:30)

Closed: Monday

As soon as you walk out of the station, this is what you see.

Built in the 13th century, it is a cylindrical building with a dungeon.

Since Jeanne d’Arc was imprisoned there, it is now called Jeanne d’Arc’s Tower.

If you are interested, you can sign up in advance to participate in the escape games that are sometimes held in the building.

Le Gros-Horloge

Address：Rue du Gros Horloge, 76000 Rouen, France

Business day: Tuesday – Sunday

Opening hours: April – October, 10:00 – 13:00, 14:00 – 19:00

              November – March: 14:00 – 18:00

Closed: Monday

One of the most famous tourist attractions in Rouen.

The Grand Clock of Rouen.

Built around the end of the 14th century, the Gothic bell tower houses a large Renaissance-style clock.

This photo was taken from the cathedral side.

Underneath the dial, the day of the week is represented by a motif held by mythological gods.

The sculptures under the arches are also worth seeing.

It is said to represent the love between Alpheus, the river god, and the fairy Arethusa.

The Grand Clock can be fully appreciated just by looking at it from the outside, but if you have time or interest, I recommend a tour inside.

However, the opening hours are quite specific depending on the season, so it is better to decide in advance when you will visit.

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen

Address：Place de la Cathédrale, 76000 Rouen, France

Opening hours: April 1 – October 31, Monday 14:00 – 19:00, Tuesday – Saturday 09:00 – 19:00, Sunday 08:00 – 18:00

Hours: Nov. 1 – Mar. 31, Sunday – Monday 14:00 – 18:00, Tuesday – Friday 09:00 – 18:00 (closed from 12:00 – 14:00), Saturday 09:00 – 18:00  

Rouen Cathedral is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Rouen.

1Construction began in 1145 and saw completion in 1250, but the entire cathedral was not completed until 1544.

It is also famous for the painter Claude Monet, who wrote more than 30 works in the 1890s.

Église catholique Saint-Maclou

Address：7 Place Barthélémy, 76000 Rouen, Frane

Opening hours: April 1 – October 31, Sunday – Monday, 10:00 – 18:00 (closed from 12:00 – 14:00)

Opening hours: November 1 – March 31, Sunday – Monday, 10:00 – 17:30 (closed from 12:00 – 14:00)

Closed: Tuesday through Friday, December 25 and January 1

Walk down Rue Bonhetier, the street beside Rouen Cathedral, and you’ll see the Cathedral of Saint-Maclou.

Once you reach the Rue de la Republique, you will see the Cathedral of Saint-Maclou on your right.

Construction of the Cathedral of Saint-Maclou began in 1437 and was completed in 1521.

The Cathedral of Saint-Maclou is not very large, but it is worth a visit for its beautifully carved wooden doors from the Renaissance era and its delicate, detailed Gothic architecture.

The rounded triangular wall section is called tympanum.

It is very finely crafted compared to other cathedrals.

Unfortunately, we were not able to visit the inside of the church this time because it was Friday, but there are some beautiful stained glass windows by Edouard Didron, so if your schedule allows, you should definitely visit the inside.

If you look around from Barthélémy Square in front of Saint-Maclou Cathedral, you will see old wooden buildings.

This area is called the old town of Rouen, so there are many buildings like this gathered here.

Rue Damiette

The narrow street from Saint-Maclou Cathedral to Saint-Ouen Church is Damyet Street.

This area, known as the Old Town, is lined with old wooden houses.

Damyet Street is also called “Antique Street” because of the many stores that sell antiques.

Walking down this quiet street, you will feel like you are in the Middle Ages.

The Cathedral of Saint-Maclou is in the back.

This is an area that you should definitely explore when you come to Rouen.

The church in the back of the photo is Saint-Ouen Church.

After passing through Damiette Street, this area is a small square with an indescribable atmosphere.

If you have time, there is a café where you can relax for a while.

There is also a little stream.

Abbatiale Saint-Ouen

Address：Place du Général de Gaulle, 76000 Rouen, France

Opening Hours: April 1-October 31, Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday-Sunday 10:00-18:00 (closed from 12:00-14:00)

Opening hours: November 1 – March 31, Tuesday – Thursday, Saturday – Sunday, 10:00 – 17:00 (closed from 12:00 – 14:00)

Closed: Mondays, Fridays, Dec. 25, Jan. 1

The Abbey of Saint-Ouen, founded in 750, was one of the most powerful Benedictine monasteries in Normandy.

The Gothic cathedral that stands today was begun in 1318 and completed in 1537.

The tympanum is also different from the one in Saint-Maclou Cathedral, and has a much heavier impression.

In the photo, there is only one door, but in reality, there is one door on each side, for a total of three doors in a row, which is quite a sight.

A statue of Napoleon stands in the square in front of the church of Saint-Ouen.

There is also a beautifully landscaped park behind the church, which is fun to stroll around on a sunny day.

We were not able to go inside this church, but if you have the time and day, please visit the inside.

It is famous for its beautiful stained glass windows and sculptures, but the biggest attraction is the organ built by Cavaillé-Coll.

Cavaillé-Coll’s organ, known for building the organ for the church of Saint-Sulpice in Paris, is said to be a revolutionary development in terms of art and technology.

Faïences St Romain

Address：56 Rue Saint-Romain, 76000 Rouen, France

Business hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00~19:00

Closed: Sunday

From Saint-Ouen Church, return to Rue de la Republique and walk towards Rouen Cathedral, then turn into Rue Saint-Roman, a side street of the cathedral.

Walking down this historic street, you will see the Faience Saint Romain on your right.

Faience Saint Romain is a store that sells Rouen pottery, all of which is produced by hand.

If you are looking for a souvenir of Rouen, this is a good place to start, so please take a look.

You can also see how Rouen pottery is made.

Auzou Le Chocolatier Normand

Address：163 Rue du Gros Horloge, 76000 Rouen, France

Business hours: Tuesday-Friday 09:15~19:15 Saturday 08:00~19:15 Sunday 09:00~13:00 Monday 14:00~19:15

Closed: No regular holidays

This store, where macarons are displayed on carts in front of the store, is always crowded with customers.

Of course, there are many cakes, chocolates, and other sweets as well as macarons in the store.

This is a popular store on Rue du Gros Horloge, one of the main streets for sightseeing in Rouen, so be sure to stop by for a sugar fix when you are tired.

Ma Boulangerie

Address：6 Place du Vieux Marché, 76000 Rouen, France

Business hours: Tuesday – Sunday 07:30~19:30

Closed: Sunday

Ma Boulangerie is said to be the best bakery in Rouen.

When it’s crowded, you may have to wait for 20 minutes.

From baguettes and croissants to cakes, everything is reasonably priced and very tasty, making it a must-visit store when in Rouen.

You can learn more about Ma Boulangerie here, so please check it out.

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Église catholique Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc

Address：Place du Vieux Marché, 76000 Rouen, France

Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday, Saturday 10:00-18:00 (closed from 12:00-14:00)

Opening hours: Friday, Sunday 14:00~18:00

Closed: Dec. 25, Jan. 1

1979 The Church of Jeanne d’Arc was built on the Place Ville Marché, where Jeanne d’Arc was executed.

Its shape is very distinctive and was designed by the French architect Louis Arretche.

The stained glass windows inside the building are very impressive, and were originally in the Church of Saint Vincent de Rouen (which disappeared during World War II), but were moved to the Church of Jeanne d’Arc.

Behind the Church of Jeanne d’Arc, there is the market of Rouen.

It’s not that big, but it has all kinds of stores, including a grocery store, a fish shop, a cheese section, and a wine section.

There is a bar where you can have lunch, and it is very crowded at lunch time.

Also, the view from the Place Ville Marché is very strange, with buildings made of wood.

There are many restaurants on the first floor, and during meal times, many tables and chairs are set up in the square, so you may want to have lunch or dinner here.

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen

Address：Espl. Marcel Duchamp, 76000 Rouen, France

Opening Hours: Wednesday – Monday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Closed: Tuesday

Admission: Free

The Rouen Art Museum opened in 1801.

Claude Monet’s “Rouen Cathedral” is the most famous, but there are also many other Impressionist works by Gustave Moreau and Degas, as well as religious paintings by Rubens and Fragonard.

One of the most attractive features of the Rouen Museum of Fine Arts is that it has so many works on display, yet admission is free.

The museum itself has more exhibits than you can imagine, so it is recommended that you allow at least an hour or two for your visit.

Please note that there may be a fee for special exhibitions.

Toilets in Rouen

The city of Rouen, like many cities in Europe, does not have a good toilet situation.

There are a few free public toilets in the city, but they are not very hygienic and have been vandalized, so I would not recommend them.

We would like to introduce you to a toilet that can be used safely in such an adverse environment.

The first one is the restroom right next to the Jeanne d’Arc church.

It’s a little confusing, but it’s a relatively clean restroom.

Of course, there is no charge for using this service.

This place is used by many tourists, so the cleaning frequency is rather high, so you can use it with peace of mind.

However, please note that it may not be available between 12:00 and 13:00 due to cleaning time.

It seems that Sunday evenings will also be closed.

And one more thing: the toilets at the Rouen Museum.

These are the cleanest toilets available for free in the city of Rouen.

This is a very nice place to visit because the entrance fee to the Rouen Museum is free.

When you enter the museum, go straight ahead and go down the stairs to the basement.

The above two places are the recommended restrooms, so be sure to combine them well with your sightseeing route.

There are also clean toilets at Rouen station, but of course you have to pay for them.

From Rouen to Paris

Time flies when you’re sightseeing in Rouen.

The back streets are also very fun to walk around.

Here is the return ticket.

There is no seat number listed.

If you don’t see a seat number, you can sit anywhere you like in the first and second class trains, so make sure you sit where you like.

When you get back to Rouen station, check the timetable for the platform.

The platform number is not displayed until about 10 minutes before arrival, so wait here.

The information desk is located on the right side of the room, below the electronic bulletin board.

There is a station kiosk, RELAY, on the left, which is the last place to buy drinks and other items.

However, the prices are high, so it is better to buy them in advance at supermarkets such as Monoprix in the city.

The return train arrived.

The train looked a little different from the one we had taken.

The photo shows a seat in a first-class carriage.

It was a fluffy kind of seat.

It was a little early in the day, so the train was very quiet.

Rouen Cathedral, which can be seen from the bridge across the Seine on the way back as well as on the way there.

It was a wonderful city that I would be happy to visit again.

On the way back, we arrived at the San Lazare station in no time at all.

If you arrive after 4:00 p.m., you will have enough time to go back to the hotel and then go out again.

Summary

How was it?

This is a long text, but thank you for staying with me until the end.

Rouen is a compact city with a lot to see and do, so even if I were to write a brief description, it would end up being this much.

This time, the return train left at 2:57 p.m., but overall, it was a good time.

However, except for Rouen Cathedral, we were not able to visit the inside of the cathedral due to the bad day of the week.

Therefore, considering the time needed to visit the interior of the other churches, I think it would be just fine to book a train about an hour later.

If you are considering a trip to Rouen in the future, please take a look at this page.

There are many cities that can be reached on a day trip from Paris, but it is a city that is highly satisfying anyway.

I highly recommend this city, especially for those who are new to the suburbs of Paris, as it is very easy to get around and inexpensive.

I hope this article will be of some help to you in planning your trip.

Thank you for reading to the end.

It is very difficult to find good food in a foreign city that you have never visited before.

We live in an age where we can do a lot of research on the Internet, but everyone has their own taste preferences.

A bakery with a high reputation is not necessarily a good bakery.

What do you do in such a situation?　I always look for stores that are frequented by locals.

Locals go to the bakery every day, so they should go to a bakery that not only tastes good, but also provides good service.

Ma Boulangerie, which I will introduce here, is one such store.

This is a store where many locals always line up to buy bread.

This bakery is a must visit when you are in Rouen.

Ma Boulangerie

Ma Boulangerie

Address：6 Place du Vieux Marché, 76000 Rouen, France

Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday 07:30 – 19:30

Closed on Monday

Features

Christophe Cressent, M.O.F. (Meilleur Ouvrier de France), has created a wide range of breads that have won him many fans.

Baguettes made from organic wheat, croissants, rye breads, tarts and cakes are on sale.

The location, as indicated on the map above, is right next to the church of Jeanne d’Arc, so you can easily stop by during your visit.

There is a huge line around lunch time.

The display is also very stylish.

The larger tarts are lined up on top of the cake showcase.

The raspberry tart is also this size and this price.

The colorful financiers and brownies also look delicious.

Delicious pain au chocolat is also available at this price.

It’s definitely cheaper and tastier than Paris.

A croissant is 1 euro.

The brioche and other breads look delicious.

A wide variety of rye breads are also available at reasonable prices.

The checkout process is also quick and easy, and uses an iPad.

And what I bought this time was the standard ham and cheese baguette sandwich as usual.

Of course, I bought a financier and a croissant.

Both are delicious and can’t be beaten at this price.

And the apple tart.

It was delicious and not too sweet.

Anyway, there was a wide variety and it all looked very delicious.

Summary

The overall rating is as follows on a 5-point list.

Ma Boulangerie

Taste:★★★★★

Exterior: ★★★★☆

Interior: ★★★★☆

Price:★★★★★

Store clerk : ★★★★★

Ease of purchase: ★★★★☆

Location: ★★★★★

The taste is unquestionably 5 stars.

Unfortunately, the exterior is a modern bakery, so I gave it 4 stars.

Of course, it is clean and there is no problem.

The interior is also 4 stars.

The store is very clean and neat, but it doesn’t feel like a Rouen bakery.

The price is definitely 5 stars.

I was happy to see that croissants are only 1 euro.

The clerk also gets 5 stars.

There were many customers waiting in line, so it was very hectic in the store, but they were working quickly and efficiently to handle the customers.

Also, they were very kind to us even though we could not communicate well in their language.

I give it 4 stars for ease of purchase.

Thanks to the staff, I was able to buy a lot of things, but it was difficult to order because there were so many products and the sales floor was long and horizontal.

As long as the store is not crowded, there should be no problem.

The location is 5 stars, assuming you are in Rouen.

It is right in front of the Jeanne d’Arc Church and can be included in your sightseeing course without having to take a long detour.

Overall, I was very satisfied with the bakery.

However, since this bakery is very popular among the locals, the store gets very crowded on weekends and during lunch time, and you may have to wait for 20 minutes or so, so it is best to avoid peak times.

Again, it is a bakery that you will want to visit again and again because of the great variety.

We hope you will stop by when you visit Rouen.

Thank you again for reading to the end of this article.