Rue du Gros-Horloge
Rue du Gros-Horloge
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Toblje
Zurich, Switzerland8,229 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Rue du Gros-Horloge can be described as Rouen's central shopping and nightlife street. It runs from the mighty cathedral under the clock tower of the same name to the Place du Vieux Marché, where Jeanne d'Arc was burned at the stake in 1431. There are many beautiful half-timbered houses and other historic buildings to admire here. You don't have to look out for restaurants for long either. As is often the case, it is best to visit early in the morning when there is not much going on.
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Written September 5, 2024
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simply-peregrinating
Waddington, UK2,720 contributions
Oct 2019
This bustling street from the cathedral down to the market is a lovely one to walk on because of all the things to see along the way. Of course the clock tower is the main attraction especially when the sun light catches it and it glistens. There are plenty of half timbered buidings painted in various colours to see. The street does get busy especially near the clock.
Written May 10, 2020
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Survivory
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg1,112 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Stroling around in the city center of Rouen, you are bound to pass the street with the old clock. It is well worth to pass by and admire the clock in one end of the street. We were there ar night which was very cozy as well.
Written July 13, 2022
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RlfDinky
Roubaix, France5,805 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
A pleasant walk in the old streets of Rouen. A city with many lively little squares that make you want to stroll and have a drink. Despite a little variable weather, I enjoyed the atmosphere of this city where culture and history are very present. A tourist town certainly but welcoming (a little more difficult to eat in the evening).
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Written July 10, 2024
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BettaFelice
Albano Sant'Alessandro, Italy864 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
Wonderful. I only saw it from the outside because I travel with my dog, but it is really breathtaking. The side towards Place du Vieux-Marché has a small scaffolding for renovations. The most beautiful side, to my taste, is the one towards the cathedral.
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Written September 18, 2024
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Edward XIV
Eau Claire, WI21 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
I fell in love with Rouen! Beautiful town away from the city crowds. If you’re looking for a relaxing old world feel, this is it. As the birth place of Edward the IV I was especially interested. A short and inexpensive train ride from Paris. Well worth the trip. I recommend a couple of days to really take it in.
Written March 5, 2020
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Janet C
Stockport, UK2,645 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Just another beautiful piece of architecture in this historic town. Strolling along Rue du Gros Horloge and you can’t miss this amazing archway. A fabulous sight and well worth spending time to admire.
Written August 15, 2022
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Brendan S
Arlington, VA2,152 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
The main reason to go to this street is to see the large clock on the arch over the street. Aside from the clock, the street itself is unpleasant: packed with tourists and junky stores. If you go a few blocks away, you can find similar medieval streets without the crowds and a more authentic store mix, albeit with no clock.
Written May 15, 2024
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Acineto
Auckland Central, New Zealand23,771 contributions
Jan 2020
We followed this road from the Saint Joan of Arc church to the clock. It then led to the Notre Dame Cathedral if you kept going. The road was quite nice since it was cobbled. There were shops along the whole street. It is a nice area to walk around in the city.
Written May 14, 2020
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Adrian G
Island of Malta, Malta466 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
I have to say from the start that on the whole I was disappointed with the city of Rouen which is the Capital of Upper Normandy. Perhaps my expectations were high after having read a lot about it. The fact that old and new buildings are mixed together dilutes it's appearance and it's beauty. With the exception of great part of the old town the rest is a mix of styles. The main reason for this of course is the destruction,more than 45%, caused by bombing during the second world war, a great tragedy to this city.
However the Rue du Gros-Horloge is one of the exceptions. We parked our van near the Cathedral in the Haute Vieille Tour parking. This is Rouen's main street and makes for a very interesting walk which leads to the Place du Vieux Marche, site of the martyrdom of Joan of Arc and the modern church dedicated to her.. The main attraction in this street is the Gros Horloge. This is a one handed,gold gilded medieval astronomical clock made in 1389, moved from the belfry and installed in a Renaissance arch crossing the street in 1527. Under the number VI, a deity associated with the day of the week appears at noon on a chariot. Above the clock face,a globe indicates the phase of the moon. The dial is two and a half meters in diameter. The clock keeper was responsible for its maintenance and lived in the small loggia next to the archway. You can visit this loggia and also see the actual clock movement. We visited on Whit Monday, a public holiday, so it was closed. This quaint street has shops and cafes with many original half timbered houses. Although it was raining we still enjoyed walking in this historical street.
However the Rue du Gros-Horloge is one of the exceptions. We parked our van near the Cathedral in the Haute Vieille Tour parking. This is Rouen's main street and makes for a very interesting walk which leads to the Place du Vieux Marche, site of the martyrdom of Joan of Arc and the modern church dedicated to her.. The main attraction in this street is the Gros Horloge. This is a one handed,gold gilded medieval astronomical clock made in 1389, moved from the belfry and installed in a Renaissance arch crossing the street in 1527. Under the number VI, a deity associated with the day of the week appears at noon on a chariot. Above the clock face,a globe indicates the phase of the moon. The dial is two and a half meters in diameter. The clock keeper was responsible for its maintenance and lived in the small loggia next to the archway. You can visit this loggia and also see the actual clock movement. We visited on Whit Monday, a public holiday, so it was closed. This quaint street has shops and cafes with many original half timbered houses. Although it was raining we still enjoyed walking in this historical street.
Written July 10, 2013
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Non saprei con esattezza.... Prova da "Paul", è una rinomata pasticceria che trovi sulla destra venendo dalla Cattedrale
Written August 14, 2016
We are from Asheville, NC have daughters in Greenville, SC. Is it hard to see Rouen on own? We don't speak French! Thought of maybe taking the Petit Train? Any ideas for us? We thought of trying to find a tour guide, there are 4 of us. Thanks, Mary and Jim
Written May 19, 2015
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