We’re in Rouen, the capital of Normandy, France. Walking around in Rouen is like being in a time machine. We stroll around town, passing by modern buildings that one might see in any cosmopolitan city. Then we turn a corner and it looks like we’ve walked into the 15th century. Continue reading “Walking Around in Rouen”
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Rouen and the Hundred Years War
We’re cruising through Normandy on the Seine river, heading back from the Atlantic coast toward Paris. Today we’re docked at Normandy’s capital, Rouen. It’s probably best-known for its massive cathedral, but history buffs know Rouen for being where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. Julia Child fans know it because this is where she had a life-changing experience in a French restaurant. The restaurant is still here. Continue reading “Rouen and the Hundred Years War”
