ROUEN
(This is repeated from Part 1 for those who have skipped that article.)
Normandy’s capital sits along the Seine and is one of countries oldest cities. There are a number of historic sites here, such as the Cathedral Notre Dame and the Place du Vieux-Marche, where Joan of Arc was martyred. They also have a number of museums that take you through the various periods of the city’s history and highlight the city’s artistic traditions.
What I love most about Rouen is wondering through the ancient streets and alleys in the city’s historic quarter — its loaded with shops and restaurants. Rouen is a particularly good place to shop for ceramics and antiques, and if you’re into antiquing, keep an eye out for shops that sell les coffrets de Rouen, which are little hand painted wooden boxes that were popular during the 18th and 19th centuries.
To learn more, visit en.normandie-tourisme.fr
