One of the top sights in Rouen is the Musée des Beaux-Arts. This impressive museum, like the Musée Old Masters Museum in Brussels, was established by decree during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1801, and is home to an impressive collection … Continue reading
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Things to do in Rouen – Visit the Saint-Ouen Abbey Church
The eye-catching Saint-Ouen Abbey Church is one of the major historical sites in Rouen and, like several others in the city, is one linked to the history of Joan of Arc. Open most days free to the public and used as … Continue reading
Things to see and do In Rouen
Founded on the banks of the Seine, as Ratumacos a settlement of ancient Gaul, later inhabited by the Romans who named their trading town Rotomagus, and subsequently invaded by Vikings who established the settlement as their capital in the 10th … Continue reading
Things to do in Rouen – Visit the Church of Saint Joan of Arc
The Church of Saint Joan of Arc (Église Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc), one of the main attractions in Rouen, commemorates the life of Joan of Arc, renowned French heroine and Maid of Orléans – and stands just steps away from the exact spot where … Continue reading
Things to do in Rouen – visit the Museum of Ceramics
Rouen’s Museum of Ceramics (Musée de la Céramique) – devoted to the history of ceramics and earthenware produced in and around Rouen and other parts of the globe – is one of the city’s unique museums. And, with its free … Continue reading
Things to do in Rouen – Visit the Panorama XXL
The Panorama XXL – situated in a massive rotunda overlooking the Seine – is a unique way to virtually immerse yourself in nature, significant moments in history, and the art and architecture of Rouen. The only one of its kind … Continue reading
Things to do in Kristiansand – Visit the Sørlandets Kunstmuseum (SKMU)
The Sørlandets Kunstmuseum (SKMU), situated in the heart of Kristiansand, is an impressive museum featuring local, regional, and international contemporary art. And, in a city as small as Kristiansand, it’s an unexpected and pleasant surprise. Established in the late-20th century to … Continue reading
Things to do in Kristiansand – Visit Gimle Gård
For a chance to see inside one of Norway’s historic mansions, visit Gimle Gård. The heavily-windowed, white clapboard building – visible from the base of a small hill – was built on the outskirts of Kristiansand in the late-18th century … Continue reading
Things to see and do in Kristiansand
Situated on the southern tip of Norway, the tiny city of Kristiansand, with a population of around 100,000 inhabitants, takes up less than a square mile – yet, it’s the nation’s fifth largest city. Once home to the Medieval royal … Continue reading
Things to do in Kristiansand – Visit the Cathedral
The Kristiansand Cathedral (Kristiansand Domkirke) – an evangelical Lutheran church – is one of the city’s major historical structures and reportedly one of the largest churches in Norway. An impressive 19th-century Neo-Gothic structure built to designs by Bergen-born architect Henrik Thrap-Meyer, the cathedral … Continue reading
Things to see in Stavanger – Street Art
The lively coastal city of Stavanger may be best known as the capital of Norway’s oil industry, but the city has definitely embraced its creative side and art lovers will enjoy the vast amount of outdoor artwork. Wherever you are … Continue reading
Things to see and do in Stavanger
Stavanger – the oil and energy capital of Norway, also known for its old town and street art – is a unique and lively city that’s great for exploring and home to a few interesting sites and attractions. Here’s our … Continue reading