Place du Vieux Marché in Rouen is a square where layers of history daily life and remembrance meet in a setting that feels both open and intimate. Medieval style timber houses stand beside modern structures and the space curves gently around the Church of Sainte Jeanne dArc whose sweeping roof rises like a wave above the market stalls and cafés. This is the place where Jeanne dArc was executed and a simple cross marks the spot giving the square a quiet point of reflection within an otherwise lively scene. Terraces spread out toward the center shops line the edges and the movement of people creates a steady rhythm that blends past and present. The square feels anchored by its history yet remains warm vibrant and closely connected to the character of Rouen.
Part of: France