The Atlas Obscura Guide To Rouen

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Rouen, France

Updated February 28, 2019

Unusual Attractions in Rouen

Rouen, France

Tower of Joan of Arc

This medieval tower is all that remains of the castle where Joan of Arc was held before being burned at the stake.

Rouen, France

Musee Flaubert et d'Histoire de la Medecine

Located in the house where Gustave Flaubert was born, this odd museum has more to do with medical grotesquery than the Western novel.

King Richard the Lionheart’s heart is entombed beneath his effigy.

Rouen, France

King Richard I's Embalmed Heart

His "Lionheart" is entombed separately from the rest of his body.

Rouen, France

Aitre St. Maclou

An ancient ossuary in Rouen.

Rouen, France

Musée Le Secq des Tournelles

A French museum of wrought iron.

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Dali's Statue of Liberty

To the famous surrealist artist, liberty required two torches held high.

12 miles from Rouen

The ruins are said by many to be the most beautiful in France

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Ruins of the Jumiège Abbey

Sacked by Vikings, blessed by William the Conqueror, dealt a fatal blow during the French Revolution—these ruins have seen it all.

12 miles from Rouen

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Rouen

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Rouen, France

Updated February 28, 2019

Unusual Attractions in Rouen

Rouen, France

Tower of Joan of Arc

Rouen, France

Musee Flaubert et d'Histoire de la Medecine

Rouen, France

King Richard I's Embalmed Heart

Rouen, France

Aitre St. Maclou

Rouen, France

Musée Le Secq des Tournelles

Vascœuil, France

Dali's Statue of Liberty

Jumièges, France

Ruins of the Jumiège Abbey

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