A city crammed full with culture is waiting to be explored on coach holidays to Rouen, where Vikings once settled in the 9th Century. Dominated by La Cathedrale Notre Dame, one of Monet’s favourite cathedrals and features in many of his paintings. This gothic masterpiece also houses the tomb of Richard the Lionheart.
If you’re a history enthusiast then join coach tours to visit Place du Vieux Marche where Joan of Arc was tried & burned at the stake, perhaps see the magnificent stained glass displays on escorted tours to the Eglise Jeanne d'Arc or visit La Tour Jeanne d'Arc (one of eight towers that used to encircle the city) and where Joan of Arc was imprisoned before her execution.
Explore the Old Quarter on touring holidays to find many half-timbered houses surrounding the Rue des Garmes - there are many souvenir shops, bakeries, boutiques & much more to be found here too. Take time out on coach trips & visit the childhood home of Gustave Flaubert at Musee Flaubert where you can see his trademark – the stuffed green parrot. Join group tours to Musee de la Ceramique where you can see a large collection of Rouen’s faience pottery on display and not forgetting the Opera de Normandie at the Theatre des Arts from September to June.