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Things to do in Rouen – Visit the Musée des Beaux-Arts 

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 Maison Natale Pierre Corneille

Literary buffs – and possibly fans of architecture as well – will appreciate a visit to the Maison Natale Pierre Corneille.  Open free to the public, this interesting historic house was the birthplace and long-time residence of 17th-century lawyer and … Continue reading

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Things to do in Rouen – Visit the Joan of Arc Historial

One of the most powerful attractions in Rouen is the Joan of Arc Historial (Historial Jeanne d’Arc), an extraordinary multimedia presentation of the life, trial, death, and legacy of French heroine Joan of Arc. Housed in the Archiepiscopal Palace of Rouen … Continue reading

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Free Things to do in Rouen – Visit the Museum of Natural History 

The Museum of Natural History (Museum d’Histoire Naturelle), also known as the Museum of Rouen, is an attraction worth visiting for those interested in science and nature, and could be especially appealing to people traveling with curious children. An added benefit is … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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Things to do in Bergen – Visit Rosenkrantz Tower

Step back in time to Bergen’s medieval history with a visit to Rosenkrantz Tower. This stark grey tower – adjacent to Haakon’s Hall (Håkonshallen) within Bergenhus Fortress – was constructed by the castle governor Erik Rosenkrantz at the request of King … Continue reading

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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