Day 3 of 3: Rouen
On our third and last day we first drove to the cathedral city of Rouen, where we had several hours to look around. We were blessed with yet another sunny day. From there we returned home via the Eurotunnel.
Rouen — Rouen is the historic capital city of Normandy. The Notre Dame Cathedral was well worth a visit. Unfortunately, the neighbouring gothic St Ouen Church was closed for renovation. The old town is noted for its half-timbered houses.
Hotel
A quick look around the hotel grounds before our departure
A quick look around the hotel grounds before our departure
Hotel garden
A frosty but sunny morning
Rouen
Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral
Cathedral portal
Inside the cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral
Archbishop's palace
St Ouen Church not far from the cathedral
St Ouen Church
Gargoyles on St Ouen
St Ouen Church from the nearby park
A park next to St Ouen Church
Looking from the park
Street scene with half-timbered houses
Lin under a courtyard clock
Alleyway …
… and a courtyard in the old town
Gros horologe – an astronomical clock over the main shopping street.
Carving on a building
Inside a small market, selling fish and cheese.
Vieux Marche (old market) Square
Church of St Joan of Arc, built in 1979
Beer is on the menu!
Georg Friedrich Händel – Hallelujah (from the oratoria ‘The Messiah’)