Place Saint-Marc

Place Saint-Marc is a marketplace and square in central Rouen, surrounded by older buildings and trees that form a public gathering area. The open space accommodates various vendors and provides room for people to move and meet.

The square began where a chapel stood, with Franciscan monks settling there starting in 1228 to establish a religious community. Over time, the location gradually transformed into the marketplace it is today.

The square serves as a gathering place where locals shop for food and goods while enjoying social interactions. Regular market activities shape how people in the neighborhood use this space throughout the week.

Visitors can explore the area during daytime hours when most activities happen, particularly on market days. Underground parking and a bicycle rental system are available if you arrive by vehicle.

The square preserves memory of its religious past beneath its current commercial purpose, blending two very different chapters of its story. This layering of history and daily life makes the place interesting for those who look beyond the surface.

Location: Rouen

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Ville de Rouen

Part of: Rouen yol ağı

Shares border with: rue Armand-Carrel, rue Adrien Pasquier, rue de Martainville, Rue Alsace-Lorraine, Rue des Augustins, Rue Robert-Schuman

Address: 28 Pl. Saint-Marc, 76000 Rouen, France

Opening Hours: Holidays,Monday-Sunday 00:00-24:00

GPS coordinates: 49.43880,1.10122

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43