Rouen Armada 2023
Recently updated on April 13th, 2023 at 03:41 pm
Updated:March 02, 2023
It is the tourist event of the year in Rouen. The largest sailboats in the world will gather in the port of Rouen. When is Armada 2023? From June 8 to 18. In this article, I will answer your main questions in order to prepare your stay in the Normandy capital. Discover the history of the Armada, the detailed program, the list of boats present, activities for children…and advice on how to enjoy this maritime event like a local from Rouen.
What is the Armada?
The Rouen Armada is an annual event that takes place on the banks of the Seine, in Rouen, France. This event has been celebrated since 1988 and brings together ships of all types, ranging from traditional sailing ships to modern vessels, for a celebration of maritime culture.
Presentation of the Armada event in Rouen
The Rouen Armada was created to celebrate the maritime wealth of the city of Rouen and to honor its river heritage. Over the years, this event has become increasingly popular and now attracts thousands of visitors each year. There are a variety of activities for visitors, ranging from live music to sailing and navigation demonstrations, as well as activities for children.
If you want to know more about the birth of the Armada, I invite you to listen to my podcast on YouTube: the Armada, a maritime and international event.
Background and history of the Armada
The Rouen Armada is a maritime event held every 4 to 6 years in my city of Rouen, France. This event brings together dozens of tall ships and warships from all over the world. It has become a benchmark in the world of nautical events and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world.
The history of the Rouen Armada dates back to the early 80s, when Jean Lecanuet, mayor of Rouen at that time, was looking for a project, an idea to revitalize the city and, in particular, the banks of the Seine.
Indeed, you have to imagine that at this time, the quays of the Seine looked like a kind of large industrial wasteland made up of empty hangars and poorly paved streets.
This is how Patrick Herr, his deputy, whispered in his ear the idea of organizing a race between Rouen and New York to celebrate the centenary of the Statue of Liberty in 1986.
By the way, do you remember the story of the journey of the Statue of Liberty?
It was on June 17, 1885 that the Statue arrived in New York aboard the Frigate Isère, a mixed ship that was both a three-masted sailboat and a steam engine with an iron hull.
The frigate left Rouen in May 1885 and took about a month to arrive in New York. The statue, designed by the sculptor Bartholdi, was built and offered by France to the United States to celebrate the centenary of the declaration of independence of the United States.
In 1986, the idea of a race imagined by Patrick Herr took shape. At the start of the race called Course de la Liberté: 8 multihulls. At the same time, an UFO (Unidentified Floating Objects) race is organized on the Seine. In the city, you can also see a big American-style parade, with cheerleaders, convertible cars and confetti. A success !
And this success will give the starting signal for the great adventure of the Armada.
Since then, the Rouen Armada has become an unmissable event for all sailboat and warship enthusiasts. It takes place on the quays of the Seine in the city of Rouen, which offer a magnificent setting for admiring the ships.
In addition to celebrating the city’s maritime culture, the Armada de Rouen also serves to showcase local talent, organizing competitions for professional and amateur sailors. This event is also a meeting place for sailing enthusiasts from all over the world, who can exchange ideas and share their passion for sailing.
In conclusion, the Rouen Armada is an important event for the city of Rouen and for maritime culture in general. It celebrates the city’s maritime wealth, honors its river heritage, showcases local talent and brings together sailing enthusiasts from around the world. This is an event not to be missed for anyone who loves sailing and maritime culture.
What is the program for Armada 2023?
The Armada de Rouen 2023 promises to be an incredible event for lovers of sailing and maritime culture. This year, the festival will take place from June 8 to 18 and will host a variety of vessels of all types, ranging from traditional sailboats to modern ships.
This year’s program includes a series of activities for visitors, including sailing and navigation demonstrations, live concerts, activities for children and sailing competitions for professional and amateur sailors.
During the day, visitors will be able to board ships up close and personal for free and meet the crews, who will share their passion for sailing and their knowledge of maritime history and culture. This will be an opportunity, if you wish, to test your language skills in English, Spanish or Russian. You can also stroll along the banks of the Seine as there will also be exhibition stands for visitors interested in the latest trends in navigation and sailing.
In the evening, the festival will be animated by live concerts, with a variety of musical genres to please all tastes. Visitors will be able to enjoy the music while admiring the illuminated ships on the Seine. Every evening also a fireworks display will light up the sky of Rouen to end the day.
The highlights of the Armada
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: free tour of the boats in the company of sailors – on the quays of the Seine.
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: the Great Mayhem
30 boats or Unidentified Floating Objects will launch from the left bank of the Seine in Rouen to cross the river in a straight line. A single constraint: the boats, without heat engines, must be made solely from non-polluting and recyclable materials – on the quays of the Seine.
11:30 p.m.: fireworks fired from the Rollet peninsula – on the banks of the Seine.
Thursday, June 8, 2023
All day: friendly matches between crews and employees of companies, associations, local authorities and regional players on sand pitches (football and other ball games) – on the quays of the Seine.
9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.: World Oceans Day.
A scientific symposium is now organized every year on World Oceans Day, June 8, in partnership with the Ocean Institute of the Sorbonne University Alliance. A dozen researchers from the Institute will speak to the general public, in simple terms, about the ocean depths, marine mammals and the maritime history of Rouen and the Seine – Pavillon des transitions, Quai de Boisguilbert.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: free tour of the boats in the company of sailors – on the quays of the Seine.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: a diving pool and a climbing wall are available to test these two sports. These activities are supervised by professionals – on the quays of the Seine.
11:30 p.m.: fireworks fired from the Rollet peninsula
Friday, June 9, 2023
All day: friendly matches between crews and employees of companies, associations, local authorities and regional players on sand pitches (football and other ball games) – on the quays of the Seine.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: free tour of the boats in the company of sailors – on the quays of the Seine.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: a diving pool and a climbing wall are available to test these two sports. These activities are supervised by professionals – on the quays of the Seine.
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: the Armada regattas.
The crews of tall ships and military ships, as well as employees of local authorities and companies will be able to compete during friendly regattas on four 7.5 m sailboats in the form of 15-minute hens – Bassin St Gervais
6:30 p.m.: free concert Annabella Hawk (Soul Electro)
8:05 p.m.: free Che Sudaka concert (Alternative Latin Rock)
9:55 p.m.: free concert Deluxe (Electro pop)
11:30 p.m.: fireworks fired from the Rollet peninsula
Saturday, June 10, 2023
All day: friendly matches between crews and employees of companies, associations, local authorities and regional players on sand pitches (football and other ball games) – on the quays of the Seine.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: free tour of the boats in the company of sailors – on the quays of the Seine.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: a diving pool and a climbing wall are available to test these two sports. These activities are supervised by professionals – on the quays of the Seine.
11 a.m.: official launch of the Rouen Armada 2023 in the presence of elected officials and representatives of local authorities, volunteers including Jean-Paul Rivière, president of the Armada, associations and partners who will parade on the left bank, from the Guillaume bridge Le Conquérant at Pont Flaubert, then passage on the right bank to the headquarters of the Armada.
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: the Armada regattas.
The crews of tall ships and military ships, as well as employees of local authorities and companies will be able to compete during friendly regattas on four 7.5 m sailboats in the form of 15-minute hens – Bassin St Gervais.
3:00 p.m.: a hundred kayaks in the colors of the Armada will navigate near the tall ships and military ships, taking a path that will start at the Corneille Bridge and will follow the right bank to the Pointe du Musoir, the return being done on the same course on the left bank.
5:30 p.m.: free concert Adelys (Electro pop)
6:45 p.m.: Captain Sparks & Royal company free concert (Song)
10:10 p.m.: free concert Petit biscuit (Electro)
11:30 p.m.: fireworks fired from the Rollet peninsula
Sunday, June 11, 2023
All day: friendly matches between crews and employees of companies, associations, local authorities and regional players on sand pitches (football and other ball games) – on the quays of the Seine.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: free tour of the boats in the company of sailors – on the quays of the Seine.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: a diving pool and a climbing wall are available to test these two sports. These activities are supervised by professionals – on the quays of the Seine.
11:00 a.m.: Mass for Sailors.
The traditional sailors’ mass will be celebrated by the Archbishop of Rouen, Monsignor Dominique Lebrun, from the tall ship Atlantis. It can be followed from the left bank quay on the Rollet peninsula and live on France 2 (French TV channel) and RCF (French radio channel).
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: the Armada regattas.
The crews of tall ships and military ships, as well as employees of local authorities and companies will be able to compete during friendly regattas on four 7.5 m sailboats in the form of 15-minute hens – Bassin St Gervais.
5:30 p.m.: free concert Just alone (Folk)
6:45 p.m.: free concert Couleur terre (Afro-Latino song)
8:15 p.m.: free concert La rue ketanou (Song)
11:30 p.m.: fireworks fired from the Rollet peninsula
Monday, June 12, 2023
All day: friendly matches between crews and employees of companies, associations, local authorities and regional players on sand pitches (football and other ball games) – on the quays of the Seine.
During the day: The Great Caterpillar
Record attempt in sight: the people of Rouen (and all those who wish) will try to take up the challenge of beating the record of the Breton caterpillar which counted 5,000 people. Objective: 10,000 people – Esplanade Saint Gervais
At the same place, free sailing baptisms for all will be offered on 7.50 m schooners.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: free tour of the boats in the company of sailors – on the quays of the Seine.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: a diving pool and a climbing wall are available to test these two sports. These activities are supervised by professionals – on the quays of the Seine.
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Armada regattas – reserved for people with disabilities
The crews of tall ships and military ships, as well as employees of local authorities and companies will be able to compete during friendly regattas on four 7.5 m sailboats in the form of two regattas – Bassin Saint Gervais.
11:30 p.m.: fireworks fired from the Rollet peninsula
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
All day: friendly matches between crews and employees of companies, associations, local authorities and regional players on sand pitches (football and other ball games) – on the quays of the Seine.
During the day: free sailing baptisms for all will be offered on 7.50 m schooners – Saint Gervais basin
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: free tour of the boats in the company of sailors – on the quays of the Seine.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: a diving pool and a climbing wall are available to test these two sports. These activities are supervised by professionals – on the quays of the Seine.
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Armada regattas – reserved for people with disabilities
The crews of tall ships and military ships, as well as employees of local authorities and companies will be able to compete during friendly regattas on four 7.5 m sailboats in the form of two regattas – Bassin Saint Gervais.
7:00 p.m.: Free concert of the Chor’hus (choirs and Orchestra of the Hospitals and Universities of Rouen Normandy) – Rouen Cathedral
7:15 p.m.: free concert Meg (jazz pop)
8:15 p.m.: free concert Hot rod 56 (rock)
10 p.m.: free concert D-Day Ladies (Jazz)
11:30 p.m.: fireworks fired from the Rollet peninsula
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
All day: friendly matches between crews and employees of companies, associations, local authorities and regional players on sand pitches (football and other ball games) – on the quays of the Seine.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: free tour of the boats in the company of sailors – on the quays of the Seine.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: a diving pool and a climbing wall are available to test these two sports. These activities are supervised by professionals – on the quays of the Seine.
12:00 p.m.: Parade of about fifty optimists in the colors of the Armada to symbolize hope in terms of environmental protection and that of the seas and oceans in particular.
Departure of the optimists from the marina, at the pierhead, left bank and will sail to the Pont Guillaume le Conquérant to return on the same route on the right bank.
2:00 p.m.: Parade of civilian and military sailors who represent their country to the sound of their brass bands towards the Hôtel de Ville from the Flaubert bridge.
6:45 p.m.: free concert Oceng Oryema (Pop Funk)
8:15 p.m.: free concert Issara (Soul)
10 p.m.: free concert Earth Wind & Fire experience by Al Mckay (Disco soul)
11:30 p.m.: fireworks fired from the Rollet peninsula
Thursday, June 15, 2023
All day: friendly matches between crews and employees of companies, associations, local authorities and regional players on sand pitches (football and other ball games) – on the quays of the Seine.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: free tour of the boats in the company of sailors – on the quays of the Seine.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: a diving pool and a climbing wall are available to test these two sports. These activities are supervised by professionals – on the quays of the Seine.
6:45 p.m.: free concert Bad Bad Bird (rock)
8:20 p.m.: free concert We hate you please die (rock)
10 p.m.: free concert Trust (rock)
11:30 p.m.: fireworks fired from the Rollet peninsula
Friday, June 16, 2023
All day: friendly matches between crews and employees of companies, associations, local authorities and regional players on sand pitches (football and other ball games) – on the quays of the Seine.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: free tour of the boats in the company of sailors – on the quays of the Seine.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: a diving pool and a climbing wall are available to test these two sports. These activities are supervised by professionals – on the quays of the Seine.
6:15 p.m.: free concert The Songwriters (pop)
7:15 p.m.: free concert Amir (pop)
9 p.m.: free Lotti concert (rap – hip hop)
10:10 p.m.: free concert Black M (rap)
11:30 p.m.: fireworks fired from the Rollet peninsula
Saturday, June 17, 2023
All day: friendly matches between crews and employees of companies, associations, local authorities and regional players on sand pitches (football and other ball games) – on the quays of the Seine.
8:00 a.m.: sailors’ jogging
It is a 6 km running race open to all. The starting line is located at the Rollet peninsula on the left bank, then the participants will cross the Guillaume le Conquérant bridge and the arrival is scheduled at the Armada headquarters.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: free tour of the boats in the company of sailors – on the quays of the Seine.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: a diving pool and a climbing wall are available to test these two sports. These activities are supervised by professionals – on the quays of the Seine.
5:30 p.m.: free concert Five (pop)
6:50 p.m.: free concert Médine (rap)
10:10 p.m.: free concert The Avener (electro)
11:30 p.m.: fireworks fired from the Rollet peninsula
Sunday, June 18, 2023
All day: The Grand Parade
All the big boats and sailboats descend the Seine from Rouen to reach the open sea. A magnificent spectacle watched by thousands of people throughout the 120 km loops of the Seine.
A list of activities to do during the Armada
- Visit all ships for free. This concerns rigging and even military buildings, enough to make childhood dreams come true and, why not, practice a foreign language with sailors.
- Book a tour on the Seine for a few hours aboard shuttles for unforgettable cruises.
- Attend the parade of sailors, a wonderful opportunity to admire the 8,000 crew members from all over the world in their traditional costumes strolling through the streets of the city.
- Admire one of the fireworks that takes place every evening.
- Sing and dance at the daily concerts.
- Taste one of the Rouen specialties at one of the stands (tears of Joan of Arc, Rouen cobblestones, apple sugar, cider, beer, apple juice, mirliton, etc.)
In addition to celebrating maritime culture, the Armada de Rouen 2023 also serves to raise awareness of current environmental issues, with stands dedicated to the protection of the oceans and the preservation of marine ecosystems.
In conclusion, the Armada de Rouen 2023 program offers a unique opportunity to discover the maritime wealth of the city of Rouen and to celebrate maritime culture. With a variety of activities for visitors, stunning ships and live concerts, this event is a must for lovers of sailing and maritime culture.
The list of the confirmed boats present at the Armada 2023
25 boats have confirmed their presence. All boats will be open and free to visit from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., every day.
Here is, in alphabetical order, the list of ships that will be present:
Atlantis (Netherlands): First a lightship and cargo ship, it was transformed into a cruising sailboat in 1984. It has a large number of luxurious cabins, and a deck that lends itself to reception.
The Atyla (Vanuatu): Ship built in 1984 by a Spaniard whose project was to build a schooner in the traditional way, according to 19th century plans. Operated today by a foundation that offers eco-responsible cruises in connection with nature, aimed at young people to raise awareness about the protection of the oceans and the planet. With a Spanish crew, he flies the flag of Vanuatu.
Le Belém (France): This training ship is emblematic of maritime gatherings. In just over 100 years, he has already lived 5 lives and changed nationality 3 times. She was in turn a merchant ship under the French flag, a luxury English yacht, then an Italian training ship before returning to her French flag today.
Dar Mlodziezy (Poland): This Polish Navy training ship, built in 1981 in the Gdansk shipyards and whose name means “Gift of Youth”, has a square stern, decorated with hunting ports and galleons. A mixture of tradition and modernity, 109 meters long, which carries more than 130 cadets and can spin up to 16 knots under sail. He was present at the press conference.
El galeon (Spain): El Galeón or Galeón Andalucía is a replica of a 16th century Spanish galleon designed and built by Ignacio Fernández Vial. It was sponsored and built by the Junta de Andalucía and the Nao Victoria Foundation with the objectives of promoting the Guadalquivir Rio de Historia project and staying next to the Spanish pavilion during the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai and becoming an ambassador of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia.
Etoile (France): Replica of an original Norman frigate, built in Fécamp by the Normandy shipyards, on the model of the Icelandic schooners, the Etoile is the twin sister of the Belle Poule. Based in Brest, this ship becomes a training sailboat. This sailboat contributes to the training of cadets during exercises in the Atlantic, English Channel, Mediterranean Sea.
L’étoile du Roy (France): Replica of a 1745 corsair frigate. A real movie star, this boat hosted many film shoots and the famous British television series Hornblower.
Hydrograaf (Netherlands): The Hydrograaf was a former steamer that served as a survey vessel for the Royal Netherlands Navy from 1910 to 1962. Then it served with the Zeekadetkorps before being sold to a private individual in 1985 to become an excursion ship as a museum ship. Its home port is Amsterdam and it can carry 150 passengers.
Jacques Oudart Fourmentin (France): The Jacques Oudart Fourmentin (DF P1) is a French Customs Coast Guard patrol boat. This first large coastguard patrol boat has been part of the nautical and air resources of the French customs coastguard for the Channel-North Sea maritime area since 2007. It bears the name of the famous Boulogne privateer Jacques-Oudart Fourmentin known as Baron Bucaille, born February 22, 1764.
JR Tolkien (Netherlands): A Dutch topsail schooner built in 1964, the JR Tolkien was originally named Dierkow. It was used to transport goods in the North Sea and in the Baltic Sea. In 1996, the boat was bought by a Dutchman who transformed it into a cruise ship. This luxurious schooner can now carry 90 passengers for a day at sea and 32 trainees for cruises.
La Recouvrance (France): La Recouvrance is the ambassador boat and the property of the city of Brest. Its name comes from the district of Brest of the same name. In the parish of Sainte-Catherine (the former name of Recouvrance), a statue of a virgin was honored, Notre-Dame de Recouvrance, which gave its name to the district. To recover the earth is to find the earth again: we prayed to Our Lady of Recouvrance to make a safe return to the land of departure. La Recouvrance is a topsail schooner, a replica of the “Iris” type schooner, a model designed by the naval architect Hubert in 1817. These military buildings were intended for the transport of urgent items, the surveillance of merchant traffic and the repression of the slave trade on the coasts of Africa and the West Indies. They carried six carronades of 24 and their crew was composed of 50 to 60 men. L
Le Français (France): This ship, which bears the name of Commander Charcot, a famous polar explorer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, housed the École des Pôles.
Le Marité (France): The oldest wooden tall ship in the French fleet and the last tricolor terra-neuva. She will celebrate her 100th birthday in 2023. She has thirteen sails and three one-tonne masts, surmounted by an eleven-meter jib.
The Morgenster (Netherlands): Steel-hulled ship built in 1919 and equipped for fishing. Since its major restoration in 2008, it has been dedicated to educational sailing activities.
Nao Victoria (Spain): Steel-hulled ship built in 1919 and equipped for fishing. Since its major restoration in 2008, it has been dedicated to educational sailing activities.
Narcis (Belgium):
Normandy (France): Steel-hulled ship built in 1919 and equipped for fishing. Since its major restoration in 2008, it has been dedicated to educational sailing activities.
Pascual Flores (Spain): Steel-hulled ship built in 1919 and equipped for fishing. Since its major restoration in 2008, it has been dedicated to educational sailing activities.
Ring Anderson (France):
The Santa Maria Manuela (Portugal): First equipped for fishing, this vessel was part of the White Fleet, these 3 large Portuguese sailing ships from the 1930s, dedicated to cod fishing. Painted white, it was therefore identifiable and was preserved from German attacks according to an agreement between the belligerents during the Second World War.
Shtandard (Portugal): This boat is a replica of the Russian frigate Shtandat built in 1703. The historic frigate became the flagship of a Russian fleet commanded by Tsar Peter the Great who wanted to draw inspiration from Dutch and English models.
Statsraad Lehmkuhl (Norway): Today it would be the largest and oldest square three-master still in service, but it is now rigged as a bark. Built in 1914 in Bremen, Germany, she was used as a training ship to train future sailors and officers of the German merchant navy. The Bergen Training Ship Association acquired the ship in 1923 where it is still based today.
The Tenacious (Ukraine): Belonging to an English foundation, this ship aims to help people with disabilities navigate. Its specific fittings to meet many forms of disability (blindness, deafness, mobility, etc.) make it an exceptional and unique boat in the world. It is one of the largest wooden sailboats.
Thalassa (Netherlands): This relatively new vessel was originally dedicated to fishing. It has been transformed into a cruising sailboat with very comfortable interiors, a pub atmosphere, between leather and varnish.
What activities are planned for children?
During the Armada de Rouen 2023, there will be a variety of activities for children to entertain and educate them about maritime culture.
Here are some of the activities planned for children:
- Ship Tours for Kids: Children will be able to explore the ships up close and learn about life on board and sailing activities.
- Sailing workshops for children: Children can participate in sailing workshops to learn the basics of navigation and discover how ships work.
- Games and contests for children: There will be fun games and contests for children, such as paper boat races and sailing challenges, to keep them entertained and occupied.
- Shows for children: There will also be shows for children, such as plays on the history of navigation and maritime tales, to entertain and educate them.
- Sports activities with a climbing wall, beach volleyball, beach soccer…
In general, the Armada de Rouen 2023 will be a fun and educational event for children, who will be able to discover maritime culture and learn new things about sailing and navigation.
Where to eat and drink during Armada 2023?
Ah, that’s an important question!
Having a good time in Rouen also means satisfying your taste buds. Besides my article on the best restaurants in Rouen, visitors will be able to taste a variety of food and drinks from the region.
Here are some options for eating and drinking during the event:
- Restaurants in the city: Rouen is known for its local cuisine, and visitors will be able to find many restaurants offering traditional dishes such as duck and pigeon à la Rouennaise.
- On-site food stalls: There will also be on-site food stalls offering a variety of dishes, such as sandwiches, salads and hot dishes, for visitors on the go.
- Bars and beverage kiosks: Visitors can enjoy refreshing beverages, such as local beer, wine, and juices, at the bars and beverage kiosks on site.
In general, visitors to the Armada de Rouen 2023 will have access to a variety of food and drink options to suit all tastes and budgets.
6 tips for attending Armada 2023
If you are planning to attend the Armada de Rouen 2023, here are some tips to make the most of it:
- Plan ahead: read the Armada program above to find out what to do and see during your visit and check the Rouen tourist office website for the latest news.
- Wear comfortable clothes: It can be hot during the day and chilly at night, so be sure to pack comfortable clothes suitable for the weather. For women, avoid heels because Rouen has many cobbled streets.
- Bring food and drink: There will be food and drink options on site, but you can save money by bringing your own food and drink.
- Allow plenty of time: There will be plenty to see and do during the Armada, so be sure to allow plenty of time to explore everything. Minimum 2 nights on site.
- Take advantage of kids’ activities: If you’re traveling with children, be sure to sign them up for kids’ activities so they can experience and learn new things.
- Prefer the left bank quays (opposite the cathedral) to go through the security checks because there are often fewer people. If you are a morning person, this is a good point for you because the morning is the best time to board the ships.
- Stay in the heart of the city to enjoy the fervor of the Armada. An Airbnb apartment or hotel located in the Vieux-Marché district or near rue Jeanne d’Arc are good choices. If you prefer more tranquility, I recommend that you find accommodation on the left bank by choosing accommodation a few minutes walk from the Rouen metro. This will take you, in no time, to the Armada and to the heart of the city. By following these tips, you will be ready to take full advantage of the Armada de Rouen 2023 and have an unforgettable time.
Here you are, now you have the essential information to organize your stay in Rouen. To stay up to date with Armada news, you can consult the official website of the Armada de Rouen and the website of the tourist office
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