Seine-Maritime district, Normandy, France

Places to visit near Rouen

Rouen is a city in Seine-Maritime district, Normandy, France, home to about 112,787 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 21 churches, 23 forts & heritage, 7 museums and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Chapelle Corneille (1 km), L'Église Brasserie (1 km) and Musée des Beaux-Arts (1 km).

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Rouen at a glance

Location
Seine-Maritime district, Normandy, France
Population
about 112,787
Coordinates
49.4431° N, 1.0993° E
Places within 50 km
56 (56 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Rouen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rouen: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Rouen

109 churches within 100 km of Rouen. The closest is Chapelle Corneille (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Rouen

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rouen. The closest is Gros-Horloge (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Rouen

18 museums within 100 km of Rouen. The closest is Musée des Beaux-Arts (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rouen

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rouen. The closest is Parc Zoologique de Clères (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Rouen

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Rouen. The closest is Feu de Quillebeuf (52 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Rouen

4 parks within 100 km of Rouen. The closest is Arboretum de la Roche-Guyon (68 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Rouen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rouen
  2. 1 km L'Église Brasserie · church, Seine-Maritime
  3. 1 km Chapelle Corneille · church, Seine-Maritime
  4. 1 km Musée des Beaux-Arts · museum, Seine-Maritime
  5. 1 km Musée de la Céramique · church, Seine-Maritime
  6. 1 km Gros-Horloge · heritage site, Seine-Maritime
  7. 1 km Back to Rouen

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How to reach Rouen

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    Within 15 km of Rouen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rouen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches21109Chapelle Corneille (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2381Gros-Horloge (1 km)
    Museums718Musée des Beaux-Arts (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens39Parc Zoologique de Clères (22 km)
    Beaches & coast08Feu de Quillebeuf (52 km)
    Parks04Arboretum de la Roche-Guyon (68 km)
    Caves02Grotte des Petites-Dalles (73 km)
    Buddhist sites11Abbaye de Saint-Wandrille (32 km)
    Other attractions11Abbaye Notre-Dame du Bec (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Vieux Bassin (78 km)
    Treks01Sentier du Littoral - Le Treport (89 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Les Jardins D'étretat (89 km)

    Rouen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rouen?

    Chapelle Corneille (church, about 1 km), L'Église Brasserie (church, about 1 km), Musée des Beaux-Arts (museum, about 1 km), Musée de la Céramique (church, about 1 km), Gros-Horloge (heritage site, about 1 km), Église Saint-Pierre-du-Châtel (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rouen?

    56 places on Spotwander: 21 churches, 23 forts & heritage, 7 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 Buddhist site.

    Which is the nearest church to Rouen?

    Chapelle Corneille, about 1 km by road; L'Église Brasserie (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rouen?

    Gros-Horloge, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Pierre-du-Châtel (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Rouen?

    Musée des Beaux-Arts, about 1 km by road; Musée Flaubert - Histoire de la Médecine (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rouen?

    Start in Rouen, visit L'Église Brasserie, then Chapelle Corneille, then Musée des Beaux-Arts, then Musée de la Céramique, then Gros-Horloge, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rouen?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

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