What to do · Rouen
The Aître Saint-Maclou, the former charnel house
Information
- From
- €7 person
- Duration
- 45 min
- Season
- According to the tourist office's visit calendar
- Who it's for
- Teenagers and curious adults
A courtyard surrounded by wooden galleries that was the charnel house of the parish of Saint-Maclou, in the time of the plague epidemics. The beams are carved with skulls, bones and figures from the dance of death, and a mummified cat found in a wall is kept in a display case. It is on Rue Martainville, one of the streets with the most half-timbered houses in the city.
The visit
The tourist office organises a 45-minute guided visit, in French, for €7; under-12s don't pay. It meets in the courtyard, at 186 Rue Martainville. It is accessible. In the same district is the church of Saint-Maclou, in flamboyant Gothic.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Aître Saint-Maclou?
A former 16th-century charnel house with galleries decorated with macabre motifs.
How much does the guided visit cost?
€7 per person; free for under-12s.
With teenagers
Who runs it
- Rouen TourismeL'Aître Saint-Maclou, a deadly jewel: guided visit Visit their website
