Rouen

Rouen is the historical capital city of Normandy. The city is presently the capital of the Haute-Normandie region. There was a time when, Rouen was one of the largest and most prosperous cities of medieval Europe. It was the seat of the Exchequer of Normandy in the Middle Ages. History records show that Rouen was founded by the Romans, who used to call it Rotomagus. During World War II, the city was heavily damaged. The famed Notre Dame cathedral was almost destroyed by Allied bombs. The city is known for its Notre Dame Cathedral. In the cathedral, there are a series of paintings by renowned artist Claude Monet. Foodies must try a type of pastry available in the city known as mirliton.

Area & Location: The city is located in Northwestern France on River Seine. The city is located in Haute-Normandie region. 49º26'38?N latitude and 1º6'12?E longitude pass through the city. The city is located at an altitude of 2 - 152 metres. The total land area covered by the city is 21.38 square kilometer. The population of the city is 106,592 with a density of 4,986 per square kilometer.

Transportation: A light rail system serves Rouen. The commuters can also use buses, a tramway and a metrobus for traveling.

Hotels: Some popular hotels of Rouen are Le Clos des Fontaines, Mercure Rouen Centre, Ibis Rouen Centre Rive Gauche Saint Sever, Du Vieux Marche Hotel Rouen and Hotel le Cardinal.

Places of Attraction: The city has a lot to offer its tourists. Some popular places of attractions of Rouen are Rue du Gros-Horloge, Musee de la Ceramique (Ceramics Museum), Place du Vieux-Marche, Aitre St-Maclou, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, Musee Le Secq des Tournelles, Hotel de Bourgtheroulde, Eglise Jeanne d'Arc, St. Maclou's Church, Rue Eau de Robec, Roumare Forest, St. Ouen's Abbey, Church of St. Jaon of Arc, Tour Jeanne d'Arc and Rue Saint-Romain.