Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the end-of-year festivities in Rouen with our comprehensive guide to winter celebrations. Whether you're a resident or visitor, explore the festive traditions that bring our Norman city to life.
From the Place du Vieux-Marché to Notre-Dame Cathedral, Rouen adorns itself in its finest winter decorations. The traditional Christmas market sets up on Cathedral Square, offering local crafts and Norman specialties, while the illuminated medieval streets of the historic quarter create a warm atmosphere. The festivities extend to the Right Bank district, where shops and restaurants participate in the celebrations.
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Breathtaking view of Rouen's city lights.
The Grand Roue de Noël offers a breathtaking view of Rouen's city lights, located on the Place du Vieux-Marché. It is open every day from 11 AM to 11 PM.
Where: Rouen | More Info: Christmas Ferris Wheel
Over 50 stalls offer local products and authentic creations.
The Rouen Christmas Market takes place on the cathedral square, offering a variety of products from over 50 stalls for festive and convivial end-of-year celebrations.
Where: Rouen | More Info: Frosted Rouen
Unique exhibition of local creators with a variety of handmade products.
The Normandy Artisans and Creators Market takes place at Place de la Calende, just behind the Christmas Market in Rouen. This market consists of six chalets where 22 local artisans showcase and sell their handmade products, including jewelry, wooden lighting, scented ambiance, and decorative items.
Where: Rouen | More Info: Place de la Calende Christmas Market
A meticulous reenactment of the nativity with traditional characters and decorations.
The Nativity Scene of the Cathedral is a traditional reenactment of the nativity, featuring iconic characters and decorations of the Christmas season.
Where: Rouen | More Info: Nativity in Rouen Cathedral
Interactive and informative magic shows about Rouen's history.
Rouen Magique is a unique family experience that combines the history of Rouen with magic shows. Your guide, a magician, takes you through the city's past, from the construction of its castles to medieval festivals, with informative and interactive magic performances.
Where: Rouen | More Info: Rouen Magic
Artistic installation with thousands of suspended lights.
The Féeries de l'Aître Saint-Maclou features an artistic installation blending poetry and technology, submerged in a jungle of glowing vines. This immersive experience allows you to dream of other realities in a unique atmosphere.
Where: Rouen | More Info: Fairy Tales of Aître Saint-Maclou
Interactive discovery of Rouen's heritage by children.
The "Et patati et patrimoine" workshops offer an educational and fun experience for children, allowing them to discover and create around the heritage of Rouen.
Where: Rouen | More Info: Heritage and Fun
Group workshop for creating natural Christmas wreaths.
Create your own natural Christmas decorations for your home or to hang on the door. This workshop is for adults and children over 8 years old, accompanied by an adult.
Where: Rouen | More Info: Natural Winter Wreath Workshop