Place du Général De Gaulle

Monday, February 01, 2010

The Place du Général De Gaulle is situated in the centre of Rouen. This square is the home of the Town Hall (first photo), the St. Ouen Abbey (3rd photo) and is decorated with a statue of Napoleon riding a horse.

The St. Ouen Abbey was built in the 14th century and is famous for its architecture in High Gothic style. It also has a renowned organ built in 1890 by Aristide Cavaillé-Coll with 3914 pipes.

View location in Rouen, France

By: Jurgen Huibers

Jurgen Huibers

We're a family of five from the picturesque scenery of Belgium. Come along with us as we share stories from our journeys so far. And if you're curious about any of the places we've visited, don't hesitate to ask. Your dream European getaway is within reach, and we're here to make it extraordinary!