Private Tours of Normandy & Loire

Rouen Tall Ship Armada July 4th - 15th 2008

Rouen is steeped in history and a centre for industry and commerce; it is also the fifth largest port in France.  William the Conqueror died here in 1087 and in 1431 it was the stage for the trial and execution of Joan of Arc. She was burned at the stake in the Place du Vieux-Marché (the Old Marketplace); the position is still marked by a huge bronze cross.

There is no shortage of attractions in Rouen; dozens of churches and some fine museums can be explored including the Musée des Beaux-Art, which is one of Frances best provincial museums and includes the works of great French artists such as Veronese, Velasquez, Caravaggio, Rubens, Poussin, Fragonard, and Monet. William the Conqueror died here in 1087 and in 1431 it was the stage for the trial and execution of Joan of Arc. She was burned at the stake in the Place du Vieux-Marché (the Old Marketplace); the position is still marked by a huge bronze cross.

Full 1 day tour

This year the tall sailing ships will be back in Rouen for a week of celebrations before the race towards Liverpool begins. The Rouen Armada will host over 30 of the world’s most famous tall sailing ships from the 4th to the 15th of July, with celebrations, fireworks, street vendors and performers and nightly organized events lasting all week.

We are offering a one day tour to see the Tall Ships along the Seine, experience Rouen and stay and watch the Fireworks.  Contact us to discuss an itinerary to suit you.