place du Vieux-Marché — Attraction in Rouen

Place du Vieux-Marché in Rouen, France! This square has everything I love in a European city, the history, atmosphere, beautiful architecture, and the kind of energy that makes you want to stay!!

It’s hard to believe this peaceful, lively place is where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. You can sit in front of the Church of Saint Joan of Arc, just steps from her execution site, and watch life unfold around you. The contrast between the past and present here is wild and very moving.

The square is surrounded by medieval buildings, cafés, fun little bars, and boutiques. It’s perfect for people watching- its fun to see the locals and tourists wandering through along with some odd characters who could be straight out of a novel!

I sat with a coffee in the sun and admired it all. It was fun to take it all in and feel the city’s soul! It’s not just a historical site. it's alive, now full of charm and beauty, evolving from a dark past. Super cool way to spend a day in...

This square is very historic place. Jean d'arc was executed in this square. A bit later she was canonized by the Pope. Where she was executed they opened a new Church.

St. Joan of Arc, by name the Maid of Orléans, French Sainte Jeanne d’Arc or La Pucelle d’Orléans, (born c. 1412, Domrémy, France—died May 30, 1431, Rouen; canonized May 16, 1920; feast day May 30; French national holiday, second Sunday in May), national heroine of France a peasant girl who, believing that she was acting under divine guidance, led the French army in a momentous victory at Orleans that repulsed an English attempt to conquer France during the Hundred wars. Captured a year afterward, Joan was burned to death by the English and their French collaborators as a heretic. She became the greatest national heroine of her compatriots, and her achievement was a decisive factor in the later awakening of...

I recently visited Place du Vieux-Marché in Rouen, and it’s a vibrant, must-see spot! This historic square is bursting with charm, surrounded by colorful half-timbered buildings that house cozy cafés, restaurants, and shops. The atmosphere is lively, especially during the daily market (Tuesday-Sunday), where you can find fresh produce and local specialties. The square’s historical significance as the site of Joan of Arc’s execution in 1431 adds a profound layer, marked by a large cross and the striking, modern Joan of Arc Church, which I found both unique and slightly out of place amidst the traditional architecture. The stained-glass windows in the church are beautiful and worth a quick visit (it’s free!). This is one of those places that will surprise you and makes travelling...