Centre Ville Rive Gauche Travel Guide
Rouen
Visit Centre Ville Rive Gauche
Popular places to visit
Rouen Cathedral
Gaze in awe at this striking Gothic cathedral, which is home to towering spires, elaborate artwork and tombs of famous kings.
Tour Jeanne d'Arc
Discover centuries of Normandy history at the last surviving part of the 13th-century Rouen Castle, which held the trial of French activist Joan of Arc.
Gros Horloge
Admire the opulent decorations of a Renaissance clock and enjoy a stroll along one of Rouen’s most historic and atmospheric streets.
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Discover a vast collection of art from the 15th century to the present day, which covers everything from the Renaissance to impressionist and romanticist movements.
Saint-Ouen Church
Elaborate Gothic decorations, soaring towers, colorful stained-glass windows and a huge organ make this one of Rouen’s most impressive churches.
Rue Eau de Robec
In Rouen’s pleasant old town, stroll down a street that is bordered by a stream and lined with colorful houses with beautiful half-timbered façades.
Things to do
Rouen : Museum Immersive Viking Experience
Rouen Must-see Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide
Rouen: Discover Rouen with a licenced tour guide
Small Group Guided Tour of the Secret History of Rouen
Top hotels in Centre Ville Rive Gauche
Appart-Hôtel Terres de France Flaubert
Good
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
B&B HOTEL ROUEN Centre
Staff was superb, room was clean.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
B&B HOTEL Rouen Centre Rive Gauche
Mercure Rouen Centre Cathedrale
Very pleasant hotel in an excellent location at the heart of the historic centre, immediately adjacent to a fine range of shops, cafes, restaurants and heritage attractions; 15 minutes from the station
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Rouen Centre
The breakfast menu had a great variety and excellent produce. Staff were just the right amount of attentive, and very polite and friendly. Will be hoping to return
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Grand Hôtel de la Seine
Decent breakfast, good walking distance to sights. Dinner was good. Parking garage was a bit nerve-wracking to get into but nice to have a spot. Staff were pleasant.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Centre Ville Rive Gauche
Quartier Grammont
Though Quartier Grammont may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Saint Sever and Jardin des Plantes.
Quartier Saint-Clément - Jardin des Plantes
While you're in Quartier Saint-Clément - Jardin des Plantes, take in top sights like Jardin des Plantes and jump on the metro at Honoré de Balzac Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Quartier Vieux Marché-Cathédrale
Historical sites, museums and art galleries are just a few things travellers like about Quartier Vieux Marché-Cathédrale. Sights like Rue du Gros-Horloge and Gros Horloge are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Rouen area at Palais de Justice Tram Station.
Rouen City Centre
Historical sites, museums and art galleries are just a few things travellers like about Rouen City Centre. Sights like Rue Eau de Robec and Musée des Beaux-Arts are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Rouen area at Palais de Justice Tram Station.
Quartier Saint-Marc - Croix de Pierre - Saint-Nicaise
Historical sites, bars and river views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Quartier Saint-Marc - Croix de Pierre - Saint-Nicaise. Check out Rue Eau de Robec or Aitre St. Maclou while you're exploring the area.
Quartier Pasteur
River views, historical sites and coffee shops are just a few things travellers enjoy about Quartier Pasteur. Check out Kindarena or Flaubert Museum and the History of Medicine while you're exploring the area.
