A Tour of Rouen, France

By Food & Wine
Updated June 16, 2016
Join Christiane Lemieux, founder and Creative Director of DwellStudio.com and Executive Creative Director of Wayfair.com, as she explores the food and architecture of Rouen, France. Presented by Autograph Hotels.
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Tarte au Pomme in Rouen is heavenly. A rustic northern take on the classic French dessert, chunky and delicate – a delicious contradiction!

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The dramatic bar of the Hotel de Bourgtheroulde. Dating from the 15th century, it’s steps from the spot where Joan of Arc met her demise

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Cathedral Notre-Dame de Rouen is one of the most spectacular in Europe. With roots dating in the 4th century- it was even (briefly) the tallest building in the world in 1876.

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The Nave of Rouen Cathedral was built to inspire. At 80 feet high, I just sit and marvel at the architecture.

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The perfect selection of local artisanal cheeses. I could live on this alone.

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Rouen’s Gros Horloge - or big clock - is a gorgeous 14th century astronomical clock. Its mechanism is one of the oldest in France dating from 1389.

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The breathtaking courtyard at the Hotel be Bougrtheroulde is the perfect place to end the day with a drink.

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A modern riff on the region’s classic “Homard a la Normande.” Normandy is famous for their small and succulent lobster.

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Rouen View. My room with a view at the Hotel de Bourgtherould. The amazing original leaded glass perfectly frames the architecture of the city.

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