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Église St-Ouen
The cemetary at Église St-Ouen is the site where Joan of Arc was taken upon her sentencing to be burned at the stake on May 23, 1941. The church was been constructed upon a 7th century Benedictine abbey. It is flanked by four turrets, and features an octagonal lantern tower called 'the ducal crown of Normandy'. The church represents the work of five centuries, with a 15th century nave, a 14th century choir featuring 18th century railings, and stained glass from the 14th to 16th centuries. It is one of France's most well-known Gothic buildings.
Address: Place du Général-de-Gaulle Rouen France
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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen is probably best known by being immortalized by Monet in a series of Impressionist paintings. Porte Central, the main door, is surrounded with sculptures depicting the Tree of Jesus. Construction of Tour de Beurre, an impressive piece of Gothic architecture, was financed by parishiners who wanted the privilege of eating butter during Lent. The church was consecrated in 1063, but was the victim of bombings during World War II, and reconstructed following. The Archbishop's Palace (Palais de l'Archevêché) is located behind the church, but it too was badly damaged during WWII.
Address: Place de la Cathédrale Rouen France
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Église St-Maclou
Originally constructed in 1200, Église St-Maclou was built in a flamboyant Gothic manner and features a step-gabled porch and impressive cloisters. It is most famed for the 16 century panels on its doors. Major renvoations and reconstructions occured in 1432, and the church was finally consecrated in 1521. The most recent piece is the lantern tower, which dates back to the 29th century.
Address: 3 rue Dutuit Rouen France
 +33 2 35 71 71 72
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