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On the Seine in northern France, Rouen is the capital of Normandy with a Gothic cathedral that Monet immortalized in 30 paintings. The half-timbered old town and the square where Joan of Arc was burned are moving.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 24°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (9°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
7°
Jan
10°
Feb
12°
Mar
14°
Apr
18°
May
22°
Jun
23°
Jul
24°
Aug
21°
Sep
17°
Oct
11°
Nov
8°
Dec
Sunshine hours
4h
Jan
4h
Feb
7h
Mar
9h
Apr
11h
May
12h
Jun
11h
Jul
10h
Aug
8h
Sep
6h
Oct
4h
Nov
3h
Dec
Rain days
11d
Jan
11d
Feb
15d
Mar
13d
Apr
11d
May
9d
Jun
11d
Jul
9d
Aug
12d
Sep
15d
Oct
13d
Nov
12d
Dec

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Rouen as a Vacation Destination

Rouen is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 24°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
FR