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Rouen is the capital of the French region of Haute-Normandie. The city is located on the River Seine, approximately 90 minutes drive from Paris. The city has a population of 110,000. What to see in Rouen? Rouen Cathedral (la cathédrale de Rouen) [2] - the facade of the cathedral was famously... More

Rouen is the capital of the French region of Haute-Normandie. The city is located on the River Seine, approximately 90 minutes drive from Paris. The city has a population of 110,000. What to see in Rouen? Rouen Cathedral (la cathédrale de Rouen) [2] - the facade of the cathedral was famously painted by Claude Monet at various times during one day - like his Haystacks series of paintings - capturing the subject in a variety of lights. In the summer after dark the city puts on a light show projecting some of Monet's cathedral paintings onto the facade of the cathedral itself, each showing lasts approximately 10 minutes and runs until about midnight. Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in the center of la vieille ville. A simple field of wildflowers marks the spot of her martyrdom. Next to it is the modern Eglise de Jeanne d'Arc. The Big Clock (le gros horloge) recently restored, located in the middle of the rue du gros horloge. Climb to the top for a beautiful view of the city. The birthplace of writer Gustave Flaubert, best known for his scandalous novel Madame Bovary, has been converted into a museum of his life and of 19th century medicine (his father and brother were doctors). It is located at 1, rue Lecat, off Boulevard des Belges and not far from place Cauchoise. One can also visit the birthplace of playwright Pierre Corneille at 4, rue de la Pie, a moment's walk from Vieux Marche. The magnificent Gothic Abbatiale St-Ouen is not to be missed. It is next to the Hotel de Ville at the end of Rue de la Republique. Less