Rouen Cruise Port Guide
6 cruises call here in 2026–28, from £699 per person — see them.
Photos: Foulques1996 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · via Wikimedia Commons; paola guazzo, Josep Ferrer, Kelly Crawford, N B, gian pietro valota · via Google Maps
- Country:
- France
- Region:
- Seine
- Coordinates:
- 49.4431° N, 1.1025° E
6 cruises call at Rouen between Dec 2026 and Feb 2028, 6 to 17 nights, from £699 per person, sailing from Southampton and Portsmouth, on Balmoral.
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Cruises calling at Rouen (6)
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Festive France & Belgium
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 6 nights · from Southampton · 10 Dec 2026
from £1,099 pp · Superior Ocean View
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France & Belgium Easter Break
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 8 nights · from Southampton · 25 Mar 2027
from £899 pp · Interior Cabin
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Fjords of Norway & River Cities of France
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 17 nights · from Southampton · 11 Jul 2027
from £2,399 pp · Interior Cabin
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France with Bordeaux & the River Seine
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 9 nights · from Southampton · 19 Jul 2027
from £1,199 pp · Interior Cabin
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Rivers, Harbours & Vineyards of France
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 9 nights · from Southampton · 12 Sep 2027
from £1,149 pp · Interior Cabin
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Belgium & France with the River Seine
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 7 nights · from Portsmouth · 6 Feb 2028
from £699 pp · Interior Cabin
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About Rouen
Rouen is a city on the River Seine, in northwestern France. It is in the prefecture of region of Normandy and the department of Seine-Maritime. Formerly one of the largest and most prosperous cities of medieval Europe, the population of the metropolitan area is 715,239 (2023). People from Rouen are known as Rouennais.
Read more on Wikipedia (text CC BY-SA)
Things to do in Rouen on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: EVREN B · via Google Maps Church
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen
4.7 (19,816) 0.6 km from port
12th-century Gothic cathedral with tours including remains of a crypt from Roman structure on site.
Near: Historial Jeanne d’Arc (70 m) · Brasserie Paul (90 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Opening hours
- Monday: 2:00 – 7:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Sunday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- 5 · “We had such a lovely visit to Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen. It is absolutely breathtaking, both inside and out, with…” — Mahesha Rice
- 5 · “What an exquisite building with so much history. The cathederal itself is impressive from both the outside and the inside.…” — Louis Katsouris
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Photo: Russell Stevens · via Google Maps Monument
Le Gros-Horloge
4.6 (8,166) 0.8 km from port
Storied 14th-century astronomical clock set on a Renaissance arch with detailed carvings.
Near: Delirium Café Rouen (9 m) · Eram ROUEN GROS HORLOGE (9 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 2:00 – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 2:00 – 6:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 2:00 – 6:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 2:00 – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 2:00 – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 2:00 – 6:00 pm
- 5 · “The Gros Horloge is a beautiful landmark in the centre of Rouen, very close to the cathedral. The clock itself…” — Neda MN
- 5 · “In the north of France, an hour and a half drive from Paris, is the city of Rouen, the old…” — Katarina Terzic
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Photo: Remaille RUN · via Google Maps Art museum
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
4.6 (5,337) 0.6 km from port
Important art collection from the 15th century on, including Monet paintings of Rouen cathedral.
Near: Library Patrimoniale Jacques-Villon (38 m) · Office de Tourisme de Rouen (38 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- 5 · “Great museum to visit. The main appeal is its impressionist collection, but the other sections are also very well framed…” — J Colin
- 5 · “Great museum! The impressionist wing is wonderful with nice touches of sounds which make experience even better, it’s like an…” — Anna Nazarova
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Photo: Chloé Tomic · via Google Maps History Museum
Historial Jeanne d’Arc
4.6 (3,025) 0.6 km from port
Housed at the Archdiocese of Rouen, this 5-level history museum is dedicated to Joan of Arc.
Near: Archiepiscopal Palace, Rouen (28 m) · Aventure Ludik (36 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
- 5 · “A must visit! The museum is really well thought, with many interesting corners and amazing views from the corridor. Well…” — Sidónio Sousa
- 5 · “Absolutely stunning immersive experience! Well presented with all the facts and very atmospheric. A visit is necessary if you go…” — John Burke
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Observation Deck
Rouen Panorama De La Côte Sainte Catherine
4.7 (2,636) 1.2 km from port
The sweeping view from this famed hillside lookout was once painted by Claude Monet.
Near: Montée au panorama de Rouen (312 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Beautiful view of Rouen. If walking up be prepared for quite a lot of stairs, bring water if it’s hot.…” — Emeli Rivett
- 5 · “A nice little stair-assisted, uphill trek, lasting 15-25 minutes, depending on stamina levels. Great view of parts of the Seine…” — SAS
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Church
Eglise Saint-Maclou
4.6 (1,618) 0.5 km from port
Flamboyant gothic Catholic church featuring sculpted wooden doors from the Renaissance period.
Near: Les Fils à Maman Rouen (28 m) · Auberge Saint Maclou (30 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 2:00 – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 2:00 – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 2:00 – 6:00 pm
- 5 · “Beautiful church located in the old part of Rouen historic center, built in Gothic style in the 15th century. Hours…” — Carmen Seghete
- 5 · “What a beautiful church. It is the height of what is known as flamboyant gothic architecture. The stonework lace on…” — G Mac
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Castle
Donjon de Rouen
4.3 (1,017) 0.7 km from port
Only this tower remains of the early 13th-century castle where Joan of Arc was imprisoned.
Near: Radisson Blu Hotel, Rouen Centre (45 m) · La Tour Jeanne d'Arc 🌿 (49 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, 2:00 – 7:00 pm
- Wednesday: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, 2:00 – 7:00 pm
- Thursday: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, 2:00 – 7:00 pm
- Friday: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, 2:00 – 7:00 pm
- Saturday: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, 2:00 – 7:00 pm
- Sunday: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, 2:00 – 7:00 pm
- 5 · “Absolutely loved this museum. It was very interactive which is amazing for children. There were alot of things to smell…” — Justine Desgagne
- 5 · “An amazing piece of history. This is the last vestige of the battlements and is where Joan of Arc was…” — G Mac
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Tourist attraction
Place de la Cathédrale
4.8 (107) 0.7 km from port
Near: HEMA (41 m) · JACADI ROUEN GROS HORLOGE (55 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Ok, if you’re in Rouen at night, you absolutely have to see the light show on the side of the…” — David Scearce
- 5 · “Makes me wonder how were those buildings made so detailed and so massive and complex. It's just amazing entry was…” — K H
Map of Rouen and nearby attractions
Best time to visit Rouen
Cruises to Seine mostly sail April to October.
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