Tour Jeanne-d'Arc

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Tour Jeanne-d'Arc, Medieval keep in Rouen, France.

The Tour Jeanne-d'Arc stands 30 meters tall with 4-meter-thick limestone walls and contains four floors connected by a spiral staircase.

Philip II of France constructed this fortified tower between 1204 and 1210 following his capture of Normandy from Duke John.

The tower housed interrogation sessions during Joan of Arc's trial in 1431, though she was actually imprisoned in a different section of the castle.

Visitors can now participate in historical escape games inside the tower, with teams of 2 to 8 players solving medieval-themed puzzles.

During World War II, German forces modified the structure into a military bunker, adding defensive reinforcements to the medieval architecture.

Location: Rouen

Inception: 13 century

Founders: Philip II of France

Architectural style: fortalezas tipo "Felipe Augusto"

Part of: Rouen Castle

Address: rue du Donjon

Website: http://donjonderouen.com

GPS coordinates: 49.44650,1.09440

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45

Instagram photography locations in Rouen

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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