Gros-Horloge, Rouen
Gros-Horloge
A Renaissance archway spanning the old street, topped by a golden single-hand astronomical clock. Climb the belfry for views over the cathedral.
The Gros-Horloge is one of Rouen's most iconic landmarks. Its 14th-century mechanical clock sits atop a Renaissance archway that spans the Rue du Gros-Horloge. The huge gold dial has a single hour hand, and a small window below shows the moon phase and day of the week. The adjoining Gothic belfry houses a display of clockwork mechanisms, and you can climb to the top for views over the old town's rooftops and Rouen Cathedral. The street is lined with half-timbered houses and shops, linking the cathedral with the Vieux-Marché square. Climbing the tower requires a ticket (which includes an audio guide). It is closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
About 10:00 AM–6:00 PM (closed Mon)
Nearby sights
- Place du Vieux-Marché & Church of St Joan of Arc
- Rouen Cathedral & Old Town
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
- Historial Jeanne d'Arc
- Saint-Maclou Church & Aître Saint-Maclou
- Abbey of Saint-Ouen, Rouen
- Saint-Georges de Boscherville Abbey
- Jumièges Abbey