Rouen

Key Facts about Rouen

1. Rouen is the capital of the Upper Normandy (French: Haute-Normandie) region of France.
   
   
2. As of 2007, Rouen had an estimated population of 109,000, and the metropolitan area had an estimated population of 541,410.
   
   
3. People from Rouen are called Rouennais.
   
   
4. During the Middle Ages, Rouen was one of the capitals of the Anglo-Norman dynasties that ruled England and large parts of France from 1066 until the mid 15th century.
   
   
5. Rouen was the scene of Joan of Arc's execution in 1431.
   
   
6. Today Rouen is known for its Gothic cathedral (which was the subject of a series of paintings by Claude Monet, its historic astronomical clock (Gros Horloge), Rouen Castle, and its many surviving half-timbered buildings.
   
   
7. After its original spire was destroyed by a fire caused by lightning in 1822, a new spire was added to Rouen Cathedral, the lantern tower. This tower was topped with an iron spike, and when completed in 1876, the new spire made Rouen Cathedral the tallest building in the world - a title it held until 1880 when overtaken by the construction of Cologne Cathedral (German: Kölner Dom) in Cologne, Germany.
   
   
8. Rouen was also the home of the French Grand Prix for a period. It intermittently hosted the race on the nearby Rouen-Les-Essarts track between 1952 and 1968.

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Rouen: Rouen travel notebook journal, 100 pages, contains expressions and proverbs in French, a perfect travel gift or to write your own Rouen travel guide. By Scott Bridges Independently published Released: October 8th, 2021 Paperback (100 pages) Lowest New Price: $8.24* In Stock.* *(As of 15:58 Pacific 27 May 2023 More Info) Click Here Description: Rouen: Rouen travel notebook journal, 100 pages, contains expressions and proverbs in French, a perfect travel gift or to write your own Rouen travel guide. Manufacturer: Independently published EAN: 9798492279356 Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 100 Author: Scott Bridges Publication Date: October 8th, 2021 Release Date: October 8th, 2021 Physical Description: Size: 9.0 Inches by 6.0 Inches by 0.23 Inches Click here for more information

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Rouen, France - City Map By Jason Patrick Bates Independently published Released: March 26th, 2018 Paperback (49 pages) Lowest New Price: $7.99* In Stock.* *(As of 15:58 Pacific 27 May 2023 More Info) Click Here Description: Rouen, France - City Map Manufacturer: Independently published ISBN: 1980663793 EAN: 9781980663799 Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 49 Author: Jason Patrick Bates Publication Date: March 26th, 2018 Release Date: March 26th, 2018 Physical Description: Size: 8.0 Inches by 5.0 Inches by 0.12 Inches Click here for more information

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The Travels of Odo Rigaud, Archbishop of Rouen, 1248-1275 By Oscar Gilpin Darlington Literary Licensing, LLC Released: June 1st, 2013 Paperback (144 pages) Lowest New Price: $25.95* Available to ship in 1-2 days.* *(As of 15:58 Pacific 27 May 2023 More Info) Click Here Description: The Travels of Odo Rigaud, Archbishop of Rouen, 1248-1275 Manufacturer: Literary Licensing, LLC Brand: Literary Licensing, LLC ISBN: 1258738171 EAN: 9781258738174 Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 144 Author: Oscar Gilpin Darlington Publication Date: June 1st, 2013 Release Date: June 1st, 2013 Physical Description: Size: 9.01573 Inches by 5.98424 Inches by 0.3086608 Inches Weight: 0.44 Pounds Click here for more information

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