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Rouen's most photogenic: A guide to the city's top Instagram spots

Rouen, a charming city in Normandy, France, is famed for its rich history, stunning Gothic architecture, and picturesque streets that are perfect for Instagram. From the awe-inspiring Notre-Dame Cathedral to the historic Gros Horloge, this collection of Points of Interest (POIs) represents the most photographable locations across Rouen. Whether you're looking to capture the essence of French heritage or seeking the perfect backdrop for your next post, these spots will not disappoint.

Rouen Cathedral
Rouen Cathedral

Rouen, France

Majestic Gothic cathedral known for its impressive façade and towering spire.

Gros Horloge
Gros Horloge

Rouen, France

Historic astronomical clock that has become an iconic symbol of Rouen.

Place du Vieux-Marché
Place du Vieux-Marché

Rouen, France

Vibrant square surrounded by half-timbered houses, site of Joan of Arc's martyrdom.

Church of Saint-Maclou
Church of Saint-Maclou

Rouen, France

A masterpiece of Flamboyant Gothic architecture with an intricate façade.

Aître Saint-Maclou
Aître Saint-Maclou

Rouen, France

Former charnel house with unique wood carvings depicting macabre themes, now an art school.

Tour Jeanne d'Arc
Tour Jeanne d'Arc

Rouen, France

Historic tower where Joan of Arc was imprisoned during her trial in 1431.

Pont Gustave-Flaubert
Pont Gustave-Flaubert

Rouen, France

Striking vertical-lift bridge over the Seine, a marvel of modern engineering.

Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Beaux-Arts

Rouen, France

Art museum housing an extensive collection, set against a visually stunning structure.

Jardin des Plantes
Jardin des Plantes

Rouen, France

Peaceful botanical garden offering picturesque scenery year-round.

Historial Jeanne d’Arc
Historial Jeanne d’Arc

Rouen, France

Modern museum dedicated to the life and legacy of Joan of Arc, with immersive exhibits.

Rue du Gros-Horloge
Rue du Gros-Horloge

Rouen, France

Iconic cobbled street leading to the famous Gros Horloge, lined with quaint shops.

Eglise Jeanne d'Arc
Eglise Jeanne d'Arc

Rouen, France

Modern church with unique roof shaped like an overturned ship, at the historic market square.

Hôtel de Bourgtheroulde
Hôtel de Bourgtheroulde

Rouen, France

Luxurious hotel with intricate Renaissance façades, a treat for architecture enthusiasts.

Rue Saint-Romain
Rue Saint-Romain

Rouen, France

Charming street renowned for its historical half-timbered houses, a photographer’s delight.

Rue Eau-de-Robec
Rue Eau-de-Robec

Rouen, France

Quaint street with a stream flowing down the center, flanked by ancient buildings.

La Couronne
La Couronne

Rouen, France

Historic restaurant where Julia Child had her first French meal; ideal for cozy and nostalgic dining shots.

Museum Le Secq des Tournelles
Museum Le Secq des Tournelles

Rouen, France

Unique museum dedicated to the art of wrought ironwork, housed in a beautiful Gothic church.

Rue Damiette
Rue Damiette

Rouen, France

Attractive street with antique shops and vintage charm, great for evocative photography.

Côte Sainte-Catherine
Côte Sainte-Catherine

Rouen, France

Hill offering panoramic views of Rouen, especially mesmerizing at sunset.

Château de Robert le Diable
Château de Robert le Diable

Rouen, France

Ruins of a medieval castle providing dramatic backdrops for photography enthusiasts.

Vieux Moulin de Rouen
Vieux Moulin de Rouen

Rouen, France

Ancient mill on a bridge over the Robec river, a unique sight and a must-capture location.

Théâtre des Arts de Rouen
Théâtre des Arts de Rouen

Rouen, France

Impressive theater building displaying modern architectural style, standing out in the city skyline.

Lycée Pierre-Corneille
Lycée Pierre-Corneille

Rouen, France

Historic high school set in a former abbey with impressive architecture and peaceful gardens.

Place Saint-Marc
Place Saint-Marc

Rouen, France

Vibrant neighborhood market, full of local color and opportunities for capturing daily life in Rouen.

Passage du Père Adam
Passage du Père Adam

Rouen, France

Hidden alleyway filled with small artisan shops and romantic ambiance, perfect for off-the-beaten-path shots.

Maison Sublime
Maison Sublime

Rouen, France

Oldest Jewish building still standing in France, reflecting medieval history.

Hôtel de Ville
Hôtel de Ville

Rouen, France

The city hall of Rouen presenting classic French architecture and manicured gardens.

Musée Flaubert et d'histoire de la médecine
Musée Flaubert et d'histoire de la médecine

Rouen, France

Museum dedicated to the famous writer Flaubert and the history of medicine.

Rouen Opera House
Rouen Opera House

Rouen, France

Opulent opera house with grand interiors, offering a cultural slice of the city.

Place de la Pucelle
Place de la Pucelle

Rouen, France

Historic square lined with timber-framed buildings and stone-paved paths.

Rouen-Rive-Droite Station
Rouen-Rive-Droite Station

Rouen, France

Impressive railway station with Art Nouveau elements, a hub of travel and motion.

Pierre Corneille Museum
Pierre Corneille Museum

Rouen, France

Dedicated to the life of the famous French playwright, set in his birthplace.

Rouen Cathedral Majestic Gothic cathedral known for its impressive façade and towering spire.

Rouen Cathedral
Rouen Cathedral Majestic Gothic cathedral known for its impressive façade and towering spire.
Gros Horloge Historic astronomical clock that has become an iconic symbol of Rouen.

Gros Horloge
Gros Horloge Historic astronomical clock that has become an iconic symbol of Rouen.
Place du Vieux-Marché Vibrant square surrounded by half-timbered houses, site of Joan of Arc's martyrdom.

Place du Vieux-Marché
Place du Vieux-Marché Vibrant square surrounded by half-timbered houses, site of Joan of Arc's martyrdom.
Church of Saint-Maclou A masterpiece of Flamboyant Gothic architecture with an intricate façade.

Church of Saint-Maclou
Church of Saint-Maclou A masterpiece of Flamboyant Gothic architecture with an intricate façade.
Aître Saint-Maclou Former charnel house with unique wood carvings depicting macabre themes, now an art school.

Aître Saint-Maclou
Aître Saint-Maclou Former charnel house with unique wood carvings depicting macabre themes, now an art school.
Tour Jeanne d'Arc Historic tower where Joan of Arc was imprisoned during her trial in 1431.

Tour Jeanne d'Arc
Tour Jeanne d'Arc Historic tower where Joan of Arc was imprisoned during her trial in 1431.
Pont Gustave-Flaubert Striking vertical-lift bridge over the Seine, a marvel of modern engineering.

Pont Gustave-Flaubert
Pont Gustave-Flaubert Striking vertical-lift bridge over the Seine, a marvel of modern engineering.
Musée des Beaux-Arts Art museum housing an extensive collection, set against a visually stunning structure.

Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Beaux-Arts Art museum housing an extensive collection, set against a visually stunning structure.
Jardin des Plantes Peaceful botanical garden offering picturesque scenery year-round.

Jardin des Plantes
Jardin des Plantes Peaceful botanical garden offering picturesque scenery year-round.
Historial Jeanne d’Arc Modern museum dedicated to the life and legacy of Joan of Arc, with immersive exhibits.

Historial Jeanne d’Arc
Historial Jeanne d’Arc Modern museum dedicated to the life and legacy of Joan of Arc, with immersive exhibits.
Rue du Gros-Horloge Iconic cobbled street leading to the famous Gros Horloge, lined with quaint shops.

Rue du Gros-Horloge
Rue du Gros-Horloge Iconic cobbled street leading to the famous Gros Horloge, lined with quaint shops.
Eglise Jeanne d'Arc Modern church with unique roof shaped like an overturned ship, at the historic market square.

Eglise Jeanne d'Arc
Eglise Jeanne d'Arc Modern church with unique roof shaped like an overturned ship, at the historic market square.
Hôtel de Bourgtheroulde Luxurious hotel with intricate Renaissance façades, a treat for architecture enthusiasts.

Hôtel de Bourgtheroulde
Hôtel de Bourgtheroulde Luxurious hotel with intricate Renaissance façades, a treat for architecture enthusiasts.
Rue Saint-Romain Charming street renowned for its historical half-timbered houses, a photographer’s delight.

Rue Saint-Romain
Rue Saint-Romain Charming street renowned for its historical half-timbered houses, a photographer’s delight.
Rue Eau-de-Robec Quaint street with a stream flowing down the center, flanked by ancient buildings.

Rue Eau-de-Robec
Rue Eau-de-Robec Quaint street with a stream flowing down the center, flanked by ancient buildings.
La Couronne Historic restaurant where Julia Child had her first French meal; ideal for cozy and nostalgic dining shots.

La Couronne
La Couronne Historic restaurant where Julia Child had her first French meal; ideal for cozy and nostalgic dining shots.
Museum Le Secq des Tournelles Unique museum dedicated to the art of wrought ironwork, housed in a beautiful Gothic church.

Museum Le Secq des Tournelles
Museum Le Secq des Tournelles Unique museum dedicated to the art of wrought ironwork, housed in a beautiful Gothic church.
Rue Damiette Attractive street with antique shops and vintage charm, great for evocative photography.

Rue Damiette
Rue Damiette Attractive street with antique shops and vintage charm, great for evocative photography.
Côte Sainte-Catherine Hill offering panoramic views of Rouen, especially mesmerizing at sunset.

Côte Sainte-Catherine
Côte Sainte-Catherine Hill offering panoramic views of Rouen, especially mesmerizing at sunset.
Château de Robert le Diable Ruins of a medieval castle providing dramatic backdrops for photography enthusiasts.

Château de Robert le Diable
Château de Robert le Diable Ruins of a medieval castle providing dramatic backdrops for photography enthusiasts.
Vieux Moulin de Rouen Ancient mill on a bridge over the Robec river, a unique sight and a must-capture location.

Vieux Moulin de Rouen
Vieux Moulin de Rouen Ancient mill on a bridge over the Robec river, a unique sight and a must-capture location.
Théâtre des Arts de Rouen Impressive theater building displaying modern architectural style, standing out in the city skyline.

Théâtre des Arts de Rouen
Théâtre des Arts de Rouen Impressive theater building displaying modern architectural style, standing out in the city skyline.
Lycée Pierre-Corneille Historic high school set in a former abbey with impressive architecture and peaceful gardens.

Lycée Pierre-Corneille
Lycée Pierre-Corneille Historic high school set in a former abbey with impressive architecture and peaceful gardens.
Place Saint-Marc Vibrant neighborhood market, full of local color and opportunities for capturing daily life in Rouen.

Place Saint-Marc
Place Saint-Marc Vibrant neighborhood market, full of local color and opportunities for capturing daily life in Rouen.
Passage du Père Adam Hidden alleyway filled with small artisan shops and romantic ambiance, perfect for off-the-beaten-path shots.

Passage du Père Adam
Passage du Père Adam Hidden alleyway filled with small artisan shops and romantic ambiance, perfect for off-the-beaten-path shots.
Maison Sublime Oldest Jewish building still standing in France, reflecting medieval history.

Maison Sublime
Maison Sublime Oldest Jewish building still standing in France, reflecting medieval history.
Hôtel de Ville The city hall of Rouen presenting classic French architecture and manicured gardens.

Hôtel de Ville
Hôtel de Ville The city hall of Rouen presenting classic French architecture and manicured gardens.
Musée Flaubert et d'histoire de la médecine Museum dedicated to the famous writer Flaubert and the history of medicine.

Musée Flaubert et d'histoire de la médecine
Musée Flaubert et d'histoire de la médecine Museum dedicated to the famous writer Flaubert and the history of medicine.
Rouen Opera House Opulent opera house with grand interiors, offering a cultural slice of the city.

Rouen Opera House
Rouen Opera House Opulent opera house with grand interiors, offering a cultural slice of the city.
Place de la Pucelle Historic square lined with timber-framed buildings and stone-paved paths.

Place de la Pucelle
Place de la Pucelle Historic square lined with timber-framed buildings and stone-paved paths.
Rouen-Rive-Droite Station Impressive railway station with Art Nouveau elements, a hub of travel and motion.

Rouen-Rive-Droite Station
Rouen-Rive-Droite Station Impressive railway station with Art Nouveau elements, a hub of travel and motion.
Pierre Corneille Museum Dedicated to the life of the famous French playwright, set in his birthplace.

Pierre Corneille Museum
Pierre Corneille Museum Dedicated to the life of the famous French playwright, set in his birthplace.