Vitraux de la cathédrale de Rouen, Medieval stained glass windows in Notre-Dame Cathedral, Rouen, France.
The stained glass windows of Rouen Cathedral are found in Notre-Dame Cathedral and display glassmaking techniques from multiple centuries. The windows cover roughly 1,150 square meters (12,000 sq ft) and combine works from the 13th through the 20th century.
The windows began in the 13th century and show the evolution of glassmaking across generations. World War II destroyed many sections during bombing of the city, but afterward many works were carefully restored.
The windows depict biblical narratives and saints' lives through intricate colored glass panels that served as educational tools for medieval churchgoers.
The windows are best viewed during daytime, especially in the morning when light comes through from the east. The best views happen when you take time to look around and try different positions in the nave.
The workshop of Guillaume Barbe created many panels in the 15th century with scenes of local saints and Norman religious figures. These works show how regional craftspeople honored their community through glassmaking.
Location: Rouen
GPS coordinates: 49.44027,1.09472
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42
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.
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