Artistic Destinations in Rouen

by Kosher River Cruise Kosher Tour Operator

Aside from being a haven of about six thousand Jews during the 12th century, there are many reasons why you should visit magnanimous metro of Rouen. Whether you are attending various Jewish tours around Northern France or taking an adventurous voyage on a riverboat along the Seine, don’t forget to take some pictures and experience the artistic landmarks of one of medieval France’s most prosperous cities.

Rouen City

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen

Founded by the great Napoleon I in 1801, this art museum houses paintings, sculptural works, drawings and decorative art collections from the Renaissance to the present age. The museum represents a wide array of paintings representing various art movements from the 15th to the 21st century. Some prolific artists whose works are shown inside are Caravaggio, Theodore Gericault, Claude Monet, and Robert Antoine Pinchon.

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen also exhibits a rare collection of Russian icons from the 15th to the beginning of the 19th century, Depeaux collection, and a vast drawing exhibition room containing 8000 magnificent pieces.

You can find the museum at Esplanade Marcel-Duchamp, 76000 Rouen, Normandy, France.

Gros-Horloge

This 14th-century astronomical clock inspired the works of J. M. W. Turner and Leon-Jules Lemaitre, among other great artists. Installed in a Renaissance-style arch crossing the Rue du Gros-Horloge, it is considered as one of France’s oldest mechanisms.

Embellished with a golden sun with 24 rays on a starry, blue backdrop, the Gros-Horloge is a great spot to take Instagrammable selfies that scream French art.

Besides these two great sites that represent the artistic integrity of Rouen, there are more architectural and historical landmarks that this metropolis can offer. If this article enticed you to take a Jewish river cruise voyage along the Seine River, book a cabin with Kosher River Cruises. We will make you experience unforgettable experiences, excellent services, Glatt kosher tour gastronomy, and informative and immersive in-depth guided tours. Check our website to learn more.