Rue Saint-Romain, Medieval street in historic center of Rouen, France
The rue Saint-Romain extends through the old district of Rouen with timber-framed buildings and stone structures lining both sides of the narrow passage.
During the Middle Ages, this street served as a main artery connecting the Cathedral of Rouen to the commercial districts, facilitating trade and religious processions.
The street maintains traditional Norman architecture with buildings featuring exposed wooden beams, decorative carvings, and elaborate stonework that reflect regional construction methods.
Numerous independent shops, cafes, and artisan workshops operate along rue Saint-Romain, offering visitors opportunities to purchase local products and experience French gastronomy.
The street hosts an annual fair dating back to the 7th century, when according to local records, a condemned prisoner earned freedom by helping defeat a threatening creature.
Location: Rouen
Part of: Rouen yol ağı
Shares border with: rue de la République, Place Barthélémy, Rouen, Rue des Chanoines, rue de la Croix-de-Fer, Passage Maurice-Lenfant, Rue Georges-Lanfry
GPS coordinates: 49.44060,1.09559
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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 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.
Rouen Cathedral
62 m
Vitraux de la cathédrale de Rouen
73 m
Historial Jeanne d'Arc
32 m
Archiepiscopal Palace, Rouen
70 m
Musique dans la cathédrale de Rouen
71 m
Bureau des Finances of Rouen
163 m
Archepiscopal Complex of Rouen
84 m
Atelier de Ferdinand Marrou
22 m
Hôtel de la Houssaye
164 m
Immeuble, 52 rue Saint-Romain
14 m
Immeubles, 8, 10, 12 rue Saint-Romain
111 m
Immeuble, 20 rue Saint-Romain
89 m
23 rue du Gros-Horloge, Rouen
188 m
Chapelle d'Aubigné
40 m
Immeuble, 26 rue Saint-Romain
69 m
Immeubles, 58, 60, 62, 62bis rue Saint-Romain
8 m
29 rue du Gros-Horloge, Rouen
185 m
105 rue Malpalu, Rouen
191 m
50 rue Saint-Nicolas, Rouen
99 m
14 rue Saint-Nicolas, Rouen
118 m
Immeubles, 16, 18 rue Saint-Romain
94 m
Maison, 2bis rue Damiette
193 m
Immeuble, 22, 24 rue Saint-Romain
78 m
Immeuble, 2, 4 rue Saint-Romain
124 m
13 rue Damiette, Rouen
188 m
Maison, 7 rue Damiette
191 m
74 rue Saint-Romain, Rouen
29 m
Maisons, 3, 5 rue Damiette
192 mReviews
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