Removals to France: Living and Working in Rouen

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If you are moving to Rouen in France, here is our brief guide to the city and what to expect when you move here.

Removals to France: About Rouen

Rouen is home to more than half a million people in the metropolitan area and is the historic capital of Normandy. In Medieval times it was thought to have been one of the wealthiest cities in Europe.

Around 1.5 million tourists flock to Rouen each year as along with its many historical monuments and museums, it is was also the final destination of Joan of Arc who was burned at the stake in Place du Vieux Marche. Church Saint Joan Arc is a very modern church which marks the spot where she died and its design has been likened to a pyre where she met her death in 1431.

The city of Rouen is divided in two by the River Seine and the old part - the main tourist destination - is on the right bank. It is a beautiful city with around 2,000 half timber framed houses; an eighth of these are listed as historical monuments.

Out and about in Rouen you will find many beautiful sites including the Gros Horloge, a 16th century astronomical clock with 14th century mechanisms. The clock is a famous landmark of the city and is lit up at night. If you climb the steps of the tower to the top you can enjoy spectacular views over the city. Other great places to visit are the amazing Cathedral Notre Dame, which was painted several times by Claude Monet, and the Palais de Justice which was the high court of Normandy. This is a striking gothic building, parts of which date from the 15th century.

If you enjoy shopping, there is a Saturday and Sunday market at Place Saint Marc where you can buy fresh food and local produce, as well as antiques. Other places to shop include the Rue Gros Horloge, one of the first pedestrianised streets in the country, where you can browse in a number of shops and department stores.

What is it Like to Live and Work in Rouen?

Rouen has a busy port and is a thriving centre of commerce. The city has the third largest river port after Paris and Strasbourg and handles mainly building materials and agricultural products as well as coal.

The service industry and economic trade plays a vital role in the economy and together accounts for nearly three quarters of the city’s GNP. Pharmaceuticals, natural gas, machinery, cars and electrical equipment are among the goods made and processed in Rouen and multi-nationals Shell, Esso and Renault all have a production base here. The city attracts much foreign investment and plays host to a number of trade fairs including the annual Rouen International Expo.

In addition to its commerce, Rouen is also a very cultural city with a museum of fine arts. It also attracts many world famous singers to the Theatre des Arts, which is home to opera company Opera Rouen Haute Normandie.

Rouen has attracted many artists, such as Claude Monet and Camille Pissarro, and the city was also the birth place of writer Gustave Flaubert, who wrote Madame Bovary, and playwright Pierre Corneille.

If you are looking forward to sampling some classic French cuisine, you won’t be disappointed as there are plenty of restaurants in the city. Specialities include Duck a la Rouennaise, also known as Canard au Sang, and the duckling is served rare. Other specialities include apples and chocolates.

Public Transport in Rouen

The city centre is compact so it is easy to get out and about by foot. If you want to get some exercise, there is also an official bicycle hire system, so you can hire a bike from one bike station, and drop it off at another. If you are not feeling quite so energetic, other modes of transport are the bus and the tram.

For travel further afield, Rouen is has mainline trains to Le Havre and Paris and you can also travel to local destinations in Normandy. The TGV operates daily connecting Rouen with Lyon and Marseilles.

Rouen also has its own airport for domestic flights and international destinations within Europe.  And if you are visiting the UK, you can drive to the Channel Tunnel in just two and a half hours. 

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