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Rouen Cathedral – Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen (30269180214)📷 Jorge Láscar from Melbourne, Australia, CC BY 2.0

Rouen Cathedral

Rouen, France

History

The Gothic facade Monet painted more than thirty times, topped by a cast-iron spire of 151 m, the tallest in France. In summer a free light show is projected on the front after dark.

Nearest town
Rouen, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
49.4402, 1.0949

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Aire de Camping-car OisselMotorhome stopover
    11 km from Rouen Cathedral · 2 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de Camping-Car de MontvilleMotorhome stopover
    12 km from Rouen Cathedral · 12 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-FiFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camp' EureCampsite
    16 km from Rouen Cathedral · 57 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de camping cars Pont-de-l'ArcheMotorhome stopover
    16 km from Rouen Cathedral · 10 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de stationnement et de service de DuclairMotorhome stopover
    16 km from Rouen Cathedral · 5 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping l'Île AdelineCampsite
    17 km from Rouen Cathedral
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Rouen Cathedral?

Rouen Cathedral is in Rouen, France, at GPS 49.4402, 1.0949. It is about 52 km from Veules-les-Roses.

Can you camp near Rouen Cathedral?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire de camping-car, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 25 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Rouen Cathedral?

Rouen Cathedral is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Seine valley: Giverny, Rouen and the abbeys.

What is there to see near Rouen Cathedral?

Places worth a stop nearby: Jumièges Abbey (20 km), Château Gaillard (32 km), Claude Monet’s house and gardens (52 km) and Dieppe castle museum (54 km).

When is the best time to visit Rouen Cathedral?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)