Musée Le Secq des Tournelles, Museum of decorative iron arts in Rouen, France.
The museum displays a collection of 8000 iron artifacts, including gates, stair rails, locks, signs, furniture, scientific instruments, and jewelry within a Gothic church.
The museum opened in 1920 inside the former Saint-Laurent church, which dates back to 1024 and underwent several reconstructions during the Middle Ages.
The collection demonstrates the evolution of French metalwork craftsmanship from the Gallo-Roman period through the 19th century in detailed architectural elements.
Located near Palais de Justice metro station, the museum welcomes visitors Wednesday through Monday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM with free admission.
The museum contains the largest collection of ancient ironwork in the world, presented according to Henri Le Secq des Tournelles' original design concept.
Location: Rouen
Operator: Métropole Rouen Normandie
Address: rue Jacques-Villon
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Monday 14:00-18:00
Phone: +33235884292
Email: info@musees-rouen-normandie.fr
Website: http://museelesecqdestournelles.fr
GPS coordinates: 49.44440,1.09500
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
Rouen offers a rich architectural heritage with buildings spanning medieval, Renaissance, and modern periods. The Notre-Dame Cathedral, a Gothic structure from the 13th century, rises above the historic center. The old town is filled with narrow streets lined by timber houses with carved beams and colored facades. The Gros Horloge, a 14th-century astronomical clock tower, spans a busy shopping street and connects medieval architecture to the daily life of the city. The Place du Vieux-Marché marks the site where Joan of Arc was executed. Today, a modern church with curved forms and colorful stained glass stands there. The Rue du Gros-Horloge and Rue Saint-Romain lead through the old quarter with its shops and cafés. The Church of Saint-Maclou displays Gothic detailing, while the Aître Saint-Maclou, a former plague cemetery, is now a quiet courtyard with wooden galleries. The Jardin des Plantes offers wide green spaces and greenhouses on the edge of the city. From the Côte Sainte-Catherine on the other side of the Seine, there are wide views over the rooftops and church spires of the city.
Rouen displays notable French architectural heritage with the Gothic Notre-Dame Cathedral and its astronomical clock. The medieval center contains timber houses and religious buildings like Saint-Maclou Church. Museums present collections of ironwork, maritime history, and natural sciences. The botanical garden and Saint-Catherine Hill provide outdoor spaces with views of the city. Markets and specialized streets maintain the commercial traditions of Normandy's capital.
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