City of Rouen and Memorial de Caen – May 2025

Photo above I took “somewhere” but honestly can’t remember where but I loved the building and the look of it.

We stopped and spent some time in the city of Rouen, a city which was captured by the French in 1204 from the English. Rouen has a population of approximately 479,000 and is situated on the banks of the river Seine. It’s a beautiful city and has another beautiful Cathedral; the Rouen Cathedral which is the tallest in all of France. I put a couple of photos I took of local shops too, I love seeing the fresh vegetables stands!

Rouen Cathedral
Inside the Cathedral
Local shop
Outdoor Butcher shop
I always want to buy the fresh vegetables when I see them even though we’re on a bus
Merry Go Round

I have a few photos of the Caen Memorial even though it will make this post a bit longer……. This Memorial commemorates WWI and the Battle for Caen. 35% of the city was destroyed during the battle.

Museum Entrance
The back of the museum
Museum
Museum
HQ of German General Wilhelm Richter
HQ of German General Wilhelm Richter

We went for dinner that night and our Tour Guide, John, bought me a drink as it was my birthday. I was trying to keep it on the downlow but I mean I’ll take a free drink ! And for some reason, we have not one photo of me on my birthday. (John is in the blue coat and hat and he was a terrific guide.