Place du Vieux-Marché, Central square in Rouen, France.
The Place du Vieux-Marché features modern buildings with timber-framed facades surrounding a large open space in the center of Rouen.
Joan of Arc met her end at this location on May 30, 1431, when she was burned at the stake during the Hundred Years War.
The Church of Saint-Jeanne-d'Arc, designed by Louis Arretche in 1979, stands at the square with its distinct angular architecture and stained glass windows.
The square contains numerous restaurants, cafes, public benches, and a dedicated area for outdoor markets that operate throughout the week.
Original stained glass panels from the former Church of Saint-Vincent were integrated into the modern Church of Saint-Jeanne-d'Arc during its construction.
Location: Rouen
Part of: Straßennetz von Rouen
Shares border with: rue du Gros-Horloge, Rue de la Pie, Rue de Crosne, Rouen, Rue Guillaume-le-Conquérant, Rue de l'Ancienne-Prison, rue de Florence, rue du Cercle, rue Rollon, Rue du Vieux-Palais, Rue Thomas-Corneille, Place de la Pucelle-d'Orléans, Rouen
GPS coordinates: 49.44323,1.08836
Latest update: June 1, 2025 12:32
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.
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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