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Half-timbered houses on a street in the centre of RouenJorge Láscar from Melbourne, Australia · CC BY 2.0

What to do · Rouen

The Rouen little train, with commentary in Spanish

Guided ride · 45 min · €10 · leaves from Place de la Cathédrale · in seven languages, Spanish included

InformationFrom €10 adult
From
€10 adult
Duration
45 min
Season
Depending on the season
Who it's for
Families with small children and anyone who doesn't walk much

A 45-minute guided circuit of the historic districts, with a panoramic roof, screen and contactless headphones, and commentary in seven languages, including Spanish. It leaves from Place de la Cathédrale. It costs €10 for adults and €7 for children; free with the Rouen Pass. Animals are not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

Does it have commentary in Spanish?

Yes, among seven languages.

How much does it cost?

€10 for adults and €7 for children.

With young childrenAs a family

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

The terrace of red parasols with Rouen Cathedral in the background© Brasserie PaulRouen's oldest brasserie, from 1898

Brasserie Paul

Restaurant · Rouen · Place de la Cathédrale · €€€€

What to order: the Norman-style tartare with apple and calvados or the Offranville free-range chicken in cider

Open every day from 9:30 to 23:30 without a break · terrace facing the cathedral
The terrace of La Couronne beneath the half-timbered façade© La CouronneInn since 1345

La Couronne

Restaurant · Rouen · Place du Vieux-Marché · €€€€

What to order: at lunchtime, the La Normandie dans l'Assiette menu for €29, Monday to Saturday

Open every day at lunchtime and in the evening · half-timbered house on the Vieux-Marché

To stay nearby

The inner courtyard with half-timbered walls and a red maple© Hôtel de la CathédraleSmall hotel

Hôtel de la Cathédrale

Three stars · 26 rooms · 17th-century house · Rooftop with views

Why we like it: Three-star hotel with 26 rooms in a 17th-century house on Rue Saint-Romain, next to the cathedral, with a half-timbered courtyard and a rooftop with views.

A room with the window open onto the rooftops of Rouen© Hôtel Littéraire Gustave FlaubertHotel

Hôtel Littéraire Gustave Flaubert

Four stars · 51 rooms · Next to the Vieux-Marché · Private parking

Why we like it: Four-star hotel dedicated to Flaubert, with 51 rooms a stone's throw from Place du Vieux-Marché, a terrace, gym, bar and private parking.