Guidebook for Rouen
Food Scene
The best baguettes in the whole city! You'll be able to tell which boulangerie it is by the line outside ;).
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Ma Boulangerie
6 Pl. du Vieux MarchéThe best baguettes in the whole city! You'll be able to tell which boulangerie it is by the line outside ;).
One of the several fine dining establishments on our street. Delicious food, warm hospitality, and an open-concept seating arrangement that you'll love.
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Ginette
25 - 27 Pl. du Lieutenant AubertOne of the several fine dining establishments on our street. Delicious food, warm hospitality, and an open-concept seating arrangement that you'll love.
This restaurant has 1 Michelin Star and deserves it. Reserve in advance (we can help you!) for a special night full of France's culinary wonders!
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Restaurant Rodolphe
35 Rue PercièreThis restaurant has 1 Michelin Star and deserves it. Reserve in advance (we can help you!) for a special night full of France's culinary wonders!
Looking for something easy but yummy? This recently-opened burgery joint in the center of town is perfect. Order out or sit outside on the famous Rue du Gros Horloge.
Rythm n' Food - Burger Shop
Looking for something easy but yummy? This recently-opened burgery joint in the center of town is perfect. Order out or sit outside on the famous Rue du Gros Horloge.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a bar for the locals. With its outdoor seating and lively customers, it's perfect for the beginning or end of the night!
Bar Le Sacre
15 Rue CauchoiseThis is a bar for the locals. With its outdoor seating and lively customers, it's perfect for the beginning or end of the night!
A popular place for young people in the city. It will be packed on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night but has outdoor seats with a view of the Hôtel de Ville and the Saint Ouen church.
N'zo Café
1 Rue de l'HôpitalA popular place for young people in the city. It will be packed on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night but has outdoor seats with a view of the Hôtel de Ville and the Saint Ouen church.
One of the largest beer selections in the city. But I always go for the Delirium Tremens (a classic, and elected the best beer in the world)! This bar is situated under the famous Gros Horloge.
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Delirium Café Rouen
30 Rue des VergetiersOne of the largest beer selections in the city. But I always go for the Delirium Tremens (a classic, and elected the best beer in the world)! This bar is situated under the famous Gros Horloge.
This bar was recently opened after a crowed funding effort. That means the beers are diverse and inexpensive! Last time I was there I played foosball with an 8 year-old... he won.
La Porte Ouverte
71 Rue d'AmiensThis bar was recently opened after a crowed funding effort. That means the beers are diverse and inexpensive! Last time I was there I played foosball with an 8 year-old... he won.
If you enjoy live music performed by local musicians, you'll love the dive bar!
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Le Saxo
11 Pl. Saint-MarcIf you enjoy live music performed by local musicians, you'll love the dive bar!
Sightseeing
If you have an afternoon with beautiful weather and want to do something special, pack a picnic and hike up the Côte Sainte-Catherine. The hike is easy and the view of the city is spectacular. There are walking paths up the hill and a parking lot at the top for those who prefer driving.
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Côté Sainte-Catherine
If you have an afternoon with beautiful weather and want to do something special, pack a picnic and hike up the Côte Sainte-Catherine. The hike is easy and the view of the city is spectacular. There are walking paths up the hill and a parking lot at the top for those who prefer driving.
If you've made it this far in your research of things to do and haven't heard about the Gros Horloge, you might need a new travel guide! Depending on crowds, you can also go up into the clock tower. There, you'll find history, architecture, and great views of the city!
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Le Gros-Horloge
Rue du Gros HorlogeIf you've made it this far in your research of things to do and haven't heard about the Gros Horloge, you might need a new travel guide! Depending on crowds, you can also go up into the clock tower. There, you'll find history, architecture, and great views of the city!
One of the most picturesque streets in the city with its typical half-timbered homes and little stream running the length of the street.
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Rue Eau de Robec
Rue Eau de RobecOne of the most picturesque streets in the city with its typical half-timbered homes and little stream running the length of the street.
Arts & Culture
Known for having the world's second largest collection of impressionist art. I'll let you go, see for yourself, and maybe learn why that's true! My favorite piece in the museum is Renard Mort Sous Bois (E. Degas). What will be yours?
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Iziko lezobuciko zeFine zeRouen
Esplanade Marcel DuchampKnown for having the world's second largest collection of impressionist art. I'll let you go, see for yourself, and maybe learn why that's true! My favorite piece in the museum is Renard Mort Sous Bois (E. Degas). What will be yours?
Rouen has a little-known, yet incredibly rich and important history of ceramics. Dating back to the beginning of the 1700s, this history will unfold before you in the ceramics museum.
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Musée de la Céramique - Réunion des Musées Métropolitains (RMM)
1 Rue FauconRouen has a little-known, yet incredibly rich and important history of ceramics. Dating back to the beginning of the 1700s, this history will unfold before you in the ceramics museum.
This street is the heart of the "antiques district". Take your time and stroll from window to window. Dealers are also happy to discuss what they are selling to eager learners.
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Rue Damiette
Rue DamietteThis street is the heart of the "antiques district". Take your time and stroll from window to window. Dealers are also happy to discuss what they are selling to eager learners.
This cultural center has art exhibits, a bar, a radio studio, and concert venues. If you're in town and like music, check the current events going on at Le 106.
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Le 106
106 All. François MitterrandThis cultural center has art exhibits, a bar, a radio studio, and concert venues. If you're in town and like music, check the current events going on at Le 106.
Shopping
This is the main shopping street with plenty of other shopping streets branching off. If you want to shop, head in this direction.
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Rue du Gros Horloge
Rue du Gros HorlogeThis is the main shopping street with plenty of other shopping streets branching off. If you want to shop, head in this direction.
Essentials
MONOPRIX
73 Rue du Gros HorlogeA basic grocery store. Get any essentials here.
A brand new organic grocery store just down the street from the apartment!
BIOCOOP ROUEN JEANNE D'ARC
5 Rue des BasnagesA brand new organic grocery store just down the street from the apartment!
Entertainment & Activities
My favorite movie theater in the city. Students and anyone under 27 only pays 4 euros for a movie ticket.
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Cinéma Omnia République
28 Rue de la RépubliqueMy favorite movie theater in the city. Students and anyone under 27 only pays 4 euros for a movie ticket.