Rouen
is the historic capital city of Normandy, in northern France on the River Seine, and currently the capital of the Haute-Normandie (Upper Normandy) region. Once one of the largest and most prosperous cities of medieval Europe, Rouen was the seat of the Exchequer of Normandy in the Middle Ages. It was one of the capitals of the Anglo-Norman dynasties, which ruled both England and large parts of modern France from the 11th to the 15th centuries. It was in Rouen where Joan of Arc was burnt in 1431. - Excellent location, 1 hour from Paris
- Historic and cultural capital of Normandy
- Beautiful university town with unique medieval architecture
- Fantastic shopping and lively social life
- Famous for its links with art and literature
- The gourmet capital of Normandy
- Close to the coast and the Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches
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