{"id":6871,"date":"2024-08-04T11:50:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-04T11:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/?post_type=attraction&#038;p=6871"},"modified":"2026-05-16T08:44:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T08:44:51","slug":"cathedrale-notre-dame-de-rouen","status":"publish","type":"attraction","link":"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/cathedrale-notre-dame-de-rouen\/","title":{"rendered":"Cathedrale Notre Dame de Rouen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Cathedral in Rouen\u2019s historic center present the evolution of Gothic architecture since its foundation in the 12<sup>e<\/sup> century on the foundations of a 4<sup>e<\/sup> century Basilica, through to the 16<sup>e<\/sup> century, from early Gothic to late Flamboyant and Renaissance architecture. Admire the overwhelming exterior with its beautiful Gothic facade, its famous two high towers, and the 19<sup>e<\/sup> century, 151 meters high metal spire. Explore the numerous exterior decoration elements, sculptures, pinnacles, gables, arches, and more. Inside the Cathedral enjoy the high vaulted interiors with the stunning stained-glass windows, 18 small chapels packed with artworks, sculptures and paintings, a high Altar with 18<sup>e<\/sup> century Rococo statue of Christ, carved choir stalls, and an interesting treasury. Examine the Tombs of the Dukes of Normandy, the Viking Rollo, and that of Richard the Lionheart King of England. 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Inside the Cathedral enjoy the high vaulted interiors with the stunning stained-glass windows, 18 small chapels packed with artworks, sculptures and paintings, a high Altar with 18th century Rococo statue of Christ, carved choir stalls, and an interesting treasury. Examine the Tombs of the Dukes of Normandy, the Viking Rollo, and that of Richard the Lionheart King of England. 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