Rouen castles and abbeys private tour
Do this because
- Discover the exciting history of Rouen's Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Visit the first clock in France, built-in 1389
- See one of the oldest and most important Benedictine monasteries
- Explore an abbey that retraces a history of more than 2000 years
What to expect
Meet your guide at your hotel and discover the amazing past of the castles and abbeys of Normandy.
Start your tour in the heart of Rouen's historic center and stop at the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Destroyed during the Viking invasions in 841, then partially destroyed in 1944 by Allied bombing, the cathedral is a living building in perpetual evolution. The choir of the cathedral houses the tombs of the Dukes of Normandy, including that of Richard the Lionheart, King of England, and Duke of Normandy.
Continue your private tour with the rue du Gros-Horloge and discover a Renaissance treasure. Take time to admire one of the oldest clock mechanisms in Europe!
Then, go to the Gaillard castle, a ruined medieval castle overlooking the River Seine built by the King of England and Duke of Normandy, better known as Richard the Lionheart. You will have lunch (at your own expense) near the castle before continuing your tour by visiting two abbeys untouched by the passage of time.
Visit the Jumièges abbey, one of the oldest and most important Benedictine monasteries in Normandy. The remains of the Romanesque abbaye de Jumièges are amongst the most beautiful ruins in all of France. Finish your excursion exploring the abbey of Saint-Georges de Boscherville, in which various vestiges of this abbey retrace a history of more than 2000 years.
Important to know
- Let your local operator your pick-up location at checkout
- The tour operates in all weather conditions
- This is a private tour up to 6 people
What’s included
Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Rouen center
Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Admission tickets
Private tour
What’s not included
Lunch
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Meeting point:
Pick-up directly at your accommodation in Rouen.
Please, indicate your pick-up location at checkout.
Provider
NORMANDYTOUR
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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