Rue du Gros-Horloge, Pedestrian street in historic center of Rouen, France
The Rue du Gros-Horloge extends through the medieval district of Rouen, featuring stone buildings and traditional Norman architecture along its length.
The street gained its name from the astronomical clock installed in 1389, when the local merchants decided to measure time for commercial activities.
The street maintains its role as a central shopping area where visitors find Norman specialties, fashion stores, and traditional French cafes.
The pedestrian zone connects Place du Vieux Marché to Rouen Cathedral, making it a central path for exploring the main monuments.
The street passes under a Renaissance arch that holds one of the oldest clock mechanisms in France, displaying both time and lunar phases.
Location: Rouen
Part of: Rouen yol ağı
Shares border with: Place de la Cathédrale, rue des Carmes, Rue du Bec, Rue Thouret, passage de l'Ancien Hôtel de Ville, rue des Vergetiers, Rue Massacre, rue du Tambour, rue Jeanne-d'Arc, Rue Écuyère, Rue de la Vicomté, place du Vieux-Marché, passage du Gravier
GPS coordinates: 49.44160,1.09116
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
The streets of France display the country's history. From Paris cobblestone lanes to Strasbourg canals and Nice promenades, they feature historic timber houses, markets, and shops.
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.
Gros Horloge
9 m
Palais de justice de Rouen
126 m
Maison sublime
129 m
Église Saint-André de Rouen
130 m
Église Saint-Pierre-du-Châtel
119 m
Église Saint-Cande-le-Jeune de Rouen
135 m
Fontaine Saint-Cande
164 m
Hôtel Asselin
135 m
Fontaine gallo-romaine
167 m
Ancien hôtel-de-ville de Rouen
49 m
138 rue du Gros-Horloge, Rouen
136 m
23 rue du Gros-Horloge, Rouen
156 m
97 rue du Gros-Horloge, Rouen
8 m
Tour du Beffroi, Rouen
16 m
161 rue du Gros-Horloge, Rouen
127 m
Immeuble, 41, 43 rue aux Ours
113 m
165 rue du Gros-Horloge, Rouen
145 m
29 rue du Gros-Horloge, Rouen
158 m
Maison, 144 rue du Gros-Horloge
150 m
Immeuble, 37 rue aux Ours
122 m
Immeuble, 39 rue aux Ours
114 m
163 rue du Gros-Horloge, Rouen
132 m
99 rue du Gros-Horloge, Rouen
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Immeubles, 57 rue aux Ours, 57, 59 rue Camille-Saint-Saens
99 m
136 rue du Gros-Horloge, Rouen
137 m
124 rue du Gros-Horloge, Rouen
108 m
Immeuble, 45 rue aux Ours
105 m
Maison, 148, 150 rue du Gros-Horloge
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