place du Vieux-Marché

Place du Vieux-Marché in Rouen, France! This square has everything I love in a European city, the history, atmosphere, beautiful architecture, and the kind of energy that makes you want to stay!! It’s hard to believe this peaceful, lively place is where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. You can sit in front of the Church of Saint Joan of Arc, just steps from her execution site, and watch life unfold around you. The contrast between the past and present here is wild and very moving. The square is surrounded by medieval buildings, cafés, fun little bars, and boutiques. It’s perfect for people watching- its fun to see the locals and tourists wandering through along with some odd characters who could be straight out of a novel! I sat with a coffee in the sun and admired it all. It was fun to take it all in and feel the city’s soul! It’s not just a historical site. it's alive, now full of charm and beauty, evolving from a dark past. Super cool way to spend a day in Rouen France!

This is where Joan of Arc was executed and you feel the melancholy in the air. It’s a very simple affair with a monument and church dedicated to her and the square preserved from that time. The surrounding buildings have been preserved and walking here you can almost imagine how it might have been in that day hundreds of years before. Definitely visit when you’re in Rouen.

A charming historic square where past meets the buzz of modern life. This is the very spot where Joan of Arc was burned, so the atmosphere isn’t your average town square. Surrounded by colorful buildings, cafés, and markets, it offers a perfect blend of old and new. Great for grabbing a coffee or just soaking up that unmistakably French vibe that seems to seep from every corner.

Amazing to see Rouen and the cathedral . Lovely place to visit and stop off at cafe for good and drinks

Great area to shop or eat. The old town part of Rouen.

Very nice place. I have enjoyed a lot.

A really pretty place with the imposing Eglise de Jeanne d'Arc in the middle of it.

My time in Rouen was limited and I spend little time on this square. Nevertheless I left with great impression. It is spacious surrounded with half timbered houses shops, coffe shops and actually that is the place where Joan of Ark was burn on the stake. You have to look for the grassy field behind the moder church with unusually architecture style to see a small sign that is saying about the death of Joan of Ark.

Great market place ! Food and ambience just amazing. Make sure you have an appetite when you're attending event.