Centre Ville Rive Gauche Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Gros Horloge
Admire the opulent decorations of a Renaissance clock and enjoy a stroll along one of Rouen’s most historic and atmospheric streets.
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 du Gros-Horloge
You can learn about the history of Rouen with a stop at Rue du Gros-Horloge. While you're in the area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
Activities
Guided Tour of the Historic Center of Rouen
Rouen: Discover Rouen with a licenced tour guide
Rouen Must-see Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide
Our pick of the best Centre Ville Rive Gauche Hotel Deals
Appart-Hôtel Terres de France Flaubert
Une chambre agréable et un parking très pratique.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
B&B HOTEL ROUEN Centre
Very helpful staff. There is a carpark in the shopping centre behind the hotel. Think it was six euros a night. Hotel staff gave us directions. This was great advice from them. Room very clean.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
B&B HOTEL Rouen Centre Rive Gauche
Hotel proche de la cité administrative, pas loin du centre, propre, calme et avec un accueil agréable
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2024
DOMITYS ROUEN LES MOSAIQUES
Fin rymlig lägenhet med skön dubbelsäng och stort badrum
Reviewed on 16 July 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Rouen Centre
Nice hotel, clean rooms and plenty of space. Helpful staff.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hôtel Mercure Rouen Centre Champ-de-Mars
Our stay here was very quick as we arrived so late due to planes being late. Mercure waited for us to check in! They were so helpful. In the morning we came down to an amazing breakfast! It was the best of our whole trip. The cheeses presented were delightful and not ordinary! The pastries were crisp ...
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
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 Palais de Justice and Rue du 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 Rouen Christmas Market 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.
