Enlightened Rouen
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Port
Rouen (Paris), France
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$150
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Rouen is the capital of Normandy and has been an important city since Roman times. It was the seat of the Exchequer of Normandy during the Middle Ages. This twilight walk is an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with the atmospheric Rouen of old.
Walk through the historical part of the city at dusk with your knowledgeable guide. Take in the medieval atmosphere of the belfry on Rue du Gros Horloge and see the old marketplace where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431.
As night falls, enter the majestic Saint Ouen Abbey -- once one of the most powerful Benedictine monasteries in Normandy. This Gothic-style church is known for its eighty stained-glass windows and great Cavaillé-Coll organ, which is one of the most recorded instruments in the world. The abbey is illuminated by candlelight for your exclusive visit -- the effect is truly enchanting.