Gros Horloge, Renaissance clock tower in Rouen, France
The Gros Horloge features two identical clock faces measuring 2.5 meters in diameter, displaying astronomical symbols and a single golden hand indicating time.
The clock mechanism, dating from 1389, represents one of the oldest operating timekeeping devices in Europe, initially constructed by Jourdain del Leche.
Each day of the week appears in the clock's base openings through specific celestial representations, reflecting medieval astronomical understanding and timekeeping traditions.
Visitors can access the tower through guided tours lasting 40 minutes, including exploration of the belfry and the clockmaster's former workshop.
The clock's mechanism, made of wrought iron, exceeds twice the size of the Wells Cathedral clock, positioning it among the largest historical mechanical clocks.
Location: Rouen
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Website: http://rouen.fr/gros-horloge
Address: Rue du Gros Horloge, 76000 Rouen, France 76000 Rouen
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 14:00-18:00
Phone: +33232080190
Website: http://rouen.fr/gros-horloge
GPS coordinates: 49.44154,1.09124
Latest update: September 1, 2025 10:18
Rouen offers notable architectural heritage with the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Gros Horloge clock, and medieval streets. The city center contains timber houses, Gothic churches, and Renaissance buildings. Key photography locations include the Place du Vieux-Marché square, Saint-Maclou Church, and the modern Gustave-Flaubert bridge. The botanical gardens and hilltop views from Côte Sainte-Catherine provide natural settings.
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