Rue Saint-Romain, Medieval street in historic center of Rouen, France

Rue Saint-Romain is a medieval street running through Rouen's old quarter, lined with half-timbered houses and stone buildings on both sides of the narrow passage. The street connects to nearby squares and opens onto small courtyards and side lanes at several points.

The street bore several names over the centuries: rue des Féronniers, rue de la Féronnerie, rue de la Féronnière, rue aux Férons and rue de l'Archevêché, then rue du Citoyen during the Revolution. It took its present name, after Saint Romain, archbishop of Rouen in the 7th century, at the start of the 19th century. In the 15th century it housed the "Escu de Voirre" workshop of the Barbe family of glass painters, whose Guillaume was master glazier of the cathedral.

The street displays traditional Norman building styles with exposed wooden beams and carved details that reflect local craftsmanship. You can see these architectural features in the storefronts and cafés that line the way.

The street has many independent shops, cafés, and artisan workshops where you can buy local goods and taste French food. Walking at a leisurely pace helps you notice the details of the buildings and explore the shop windows.

The street is named after Saint Romain, archbishop of Rouen in the 7th century, not after a church. In the 15th century it housed the "Escu de Voirre" workshop of the Barbe family of glass painters, whose member Guillaume made stained glass for the cathedral.