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.
Place du Vieux-Marche
You can learn about the history of Rouen with a stop at Place du Vieux-Marche. While you're in the area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
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.
Activities
Rouen: Discover Rouen with a licenced tour guide
Small Group Guided Tour of the Secret History of Rouen
Our pick of the best Centre Ville Rive Gauche Hotel Deals
Appart-Hôtel Terres de France Flaubert
Pour une première visite, c'était un séjour agréable, très appréciable, je repasserais de temps dans cet hôtel vu que je serais amener à venir assez souvent sur Rouen.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
B&B HOTEL ROUEN Centre
Front desk helpful.Rooms clean and hotel located near shopping center.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
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
Mercure Rouen Centre Cathedrale
Hôtel très bien situé au pied de la cathédrale avec parking.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Rouen
Layout of the hotel was very confusing elevator on the ground floor only went to the first floor then there was another elevator that had rooms in the 200s on the third floor. Breakfast was €19 but somehow I was charged 25 rooms were beautiful.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Rouen Centre
Good friendly staff. Good location in Rouen.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 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 Rouen Opera House.
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 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.
