Abbey of Saint-Ouen, Rouen
Abbatiale Saint-Ouen
A Gothic abbey church rivaling the cathedral in scale, with a soaring, luminous interior, 14th-century stained glass and a Cavaillé-Coll organ.
The Abbey Church of Saint-Ouen was built in the 14th and 15th centuries and is a masterpiece of Rayonnant Gothic architecture. At about 137 meters long, it rivals Rouen Cathedral in scale. The interior is extremely tall and bright and retains much of its 14th-century stained glass. At the west end stands a famous organ built in 1890 by Cavaillé-Coll. Behind the church are the town hall and a quiet park, perfect for a rest. Admission is free, but opening days and hours are limited, and the church is often closed in winter. Check before you go.
Opening hours
Limited opening days; approx. 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Saint-Maclou Church & Aître Saint-Maclou
- Historial Jeanne d'Arc
- Rouen Cathedral & Old Town
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
- Gros-Horloge, Rouen
- Place du Vieux-Marché & Church of St Joan of Arc
- Saint-Georges de Boscherville Abbey
- Jumièges Abbey