In
911 Rouen became the capital of the Norman Duchy, some of
who's tombs can be found in the Cathedral of Notre Dame.
The near by City of Rouen on the banks of the River Seine
has many ties with the English going back to the middle
ages, probably its most famous connection is the murder
of Jeanne d'arc (Joan of Arc France's Patron Saint) at the
stake in 1431
Rouen,
the forth largest port in France only 1hr30min from Paris
is a curtural and artistic beautiful city with important
historical links. Once an ancient city and old capital of
Normandy. Founded at the lowest point where the Seine could
be bridged and used as a trading post, Roman Garrison and
Viking colony.
The
dazzling modern church and monument dedicated to France's
Patron Saint Joan of Arc in the Place du Vieux - Marche, the
ancient market place where she met her death compliment old
and new in this modern city the stylish new buildings will
leave a lasting effect as has the architectural memorials
from previous centuries. Everywhere you see the contrast of
old and new, the concrete and glass conferance center beside
the gothic cathedral, the traditional Theatre des Arts and
the ultra modern Espace Duchamp-Villon, set in the windows
of the brand new Joan of Arc church are the beautiful 16th-Century
stained glass panels remove from a nearby church before it
was destroyed in the Summer of 1944.
