WALKING TOUR OF ROUEN!

WALKING TOUR OF ROUEN!

Welcome to Normandy. I’m here in beautiful France. It’s the end of August. I’m here for a few days with my family and we’ve stopped off in Ruan. We got the um shuttle, the shuttle from Folkston to Calala and we’ve driven to Ruan. We’re about halfway to where we’re actually staying in Doville, but we thought let’s stop for a bit of medieval grandeur in Ruan. So, here we are. I’ll take you on a little tour. It’s very exciting and very beautiful. [Music] So, this is the Cathedral Square. This So, this is Ruon Cathedral, famously painted by Monet. It’s very beautiful indeed. Incredible. And this is the square it sits upon. Very lovely. Look at the detail on these buildings. Absolutely stunning. Okay, I’ve got a bit of info for you here, folks. It says here you are at the precise location where Monet painted his cathedral series which followed his haststack and popular series 1891. So Monet stood in this precise location to paint the cathedral. Love a bit of Monet. Beautiful. Let’s walk over here. Yeah. So, we traveled um we drove to Folkston. Got up at just before 5:00 a.m. Got a 7:54 l shuttle. All very smooth. All very fab. Got to France and it was raining torrentially, but the sun is out. We’re in glorious Ruan and I’m having a lovely time. Thanks for coming to join me. Right folks, I’m in France for the next few days, so I will be um kind of videoing as I go. Joanna’s not with me, alas, so I’m afraid no dogs allowed on this holiday. Um so I’ve come with uh my little family and we are exploring Normandy this week. So yeah, come and join me. Already looking very lovely. So Ruon is where Jon of Arc was burnt at the stake and I’m I’m very interested in Jon of Arc. I think she’s a fascinating character from history and I’ve got a lot of time for Jon of Arc. So I’ll go and investigate that. But here’s where we are at the moment. Just outside the cathedral, Cathedral Square. I look I’ve been I’ve been up since before 5:00 a.m. It’s now lunchtime. So I am quite tired. I’m not doing the driving thankfully, but I am being a bit of a navigator on this holiday and all round quiz master and car game enthusiast. So got to keep the fun up in the car. Anyway, let’s keep exploring beautiful Ruan. Looks like there’s some roof works going on up the top there. Still absolutely stunning in here though. Wonderful building. [Music] One Hello again, folks. I’ve just been into the cathedral and I must say it you if you come to Ruan, you must go in. It’s one of the most incredible buildings I’ve ever been in. I just it’s amazing. I had such a connection to to it and I just think it’s well worth Oh. some bells. The bells. Anyway, Ruan Cathedral is honestly unbelievable inside and out. So, do visit. These bells are gorgeous. Um, so we’re going to go find where Jon of Arc was burnt at the stake now. Uh, which is I can’t get over how amazing it is here. I’ve only just got out the car. I hope I haven’t peaked too early. Just found this little pigeon. Bonjour pigeon. Wonder what pigeon is in French. Must look it up. So, we’re just outside the cathedral now. And um Ruan is famous for its medieval buildings and they are absolutely incredible. I mean, this is like the set of Harry Potter but for reals. Gorgeous. What a gorgeous place. this beautiful little roads. Absolutely stunning. Look at this. Feel like I’m on a film set. It’s incredible. And we are right next to the cathedral here. Another gorgeous little road here. And these have all got shops in. So, I’ve just passed an H&M in one of those incredible buildings. Oxford Street and Regent Street have a lot to uh catch up on. I am actually desperate for a cup of tea and I see see there’s a salon dete there. So, maybe I’ll see if I can get a cup of Yorkshire. Not sure how lucky I’ll be, but while we walk down there, just have a look at this. Stunning. So, just behind the cathedral, kind of next to the cathedral really, is the Jon of Arc Museum. just in here. I don’t think we’ve got time to go in there today actually, which is a bit upsetting, but perhaps on the way back cuz I am a little bit obsessed with Jonah Bark. Big fan. Big fan. Down this gorgeous road. [Music] Wow, look at this. Gorgeous. I’m just wandering about, but everywhere is amazing here. It’s incredibly beautiful. So, this is a medieval city. I know I’ve mentioned it, but it’s worth mentioning again. And it’s an incredible nick considering how old it is. Look at it. Look at this. This is a gorgeous church. It’s obviously a very wealthy place. Look at this cafes and the buildings on this little square. Gorgeous. God, Ruan, what an absolute winner. You are gorgeous at every turning. Look at this. Stunning. These buildings over here. Gorgeous timbered buildings. Unbelievable. Suppose parts of London might have been like this before the great fire took them all. But this is something else. Ruan, you are absolutely beautiful. Ooh la la. French cafe culture. My, this is incredible. Look at this shop. Don’t know if you can see it very well with the reflection, but we’ve got some very regal looking pieces of furniture in there. Yes, please. Divvita Italian restaurant. Look at this. They’re having the rice. Isn’t that cute? You see that? They’re having rice. I’ll just show you some of the apartments of the shops. I have to say, I’ve been watching Emily in Paris, and I’m getting strong Emily in Paris vibes from these. How completely gorgeous. Someone’s just gone by a skateboard. That’s what the noise was. But look at these apartments. Oh my god, this is so French. I know I’m in France, so why wouldn’t it be French? But it is glorious here. Almost delicious summery day. Aren’t we lucky? I love looking in the shop windows when I’m in France or well wherever I am. And this has got some lovely bits and bobs in some Oh, looks so nice. Like handmade and gorgeous. Even the crisps are lovely. Ciders there. Some wines. Oh, lovely. I’m actually I am actually in love with the with the sign. The opening hours are appealing as well. Lovely. [Music] Hello. Hello. Hope you’re enjoying this little walk around Ruan with me. Um, it’s really hot today now. It was cold earlier and rainy actually, but it’s lovely now. I love it here. Chaps. Listen, I love having along for the walks. Jeff and I love having along for our walks. So, we’d absolutely love it if you liked and subscribed. Um, we go on lots of little holidays, go on lots of walks both in London and further a field. And it would be lovely to have you along. Look at this. Is this not the most French thing imaginable? So, it’s a little tea salon with a lovely bike being all French there. Thanks very much. Beautiful in there. Hello. Lovely. Jubbly. Here’s the bulanerie with a big baguette outside. I can’t I cannot get over how French today has turned out. Appreciate that. I drove to France, but this is out of control. Honestly, this is the most incredible place. It’s beautiful. Folks, come to Ruan. You will not be disappointed. It’s absolutely stunning. Okay, it’s time for me to have some lunch now. I’ve made myself a cheese sandwich. Uh, prime sainsbury’s fair. So, I’m not going to indulge in any of these glorious, glorious cafes here in Ruan. I will eat my sandwich because I am on a budget. I’ve just eaten my lunch on the steps here. actually a nice uh sainsbury’s inspired warm cheese roll. But we’re heading down here now and it’s absolutely gorgeous. this gorgeous cafe culture. Obviously, that’s what France is famous for, or one of the reasons France is famous. They do do cafes very well indeed. This outdoor seating, beautiful. Just found this lovely little flower shop just on one of the streets here. It’s gorgeous. All so tasteful. France, stop it. going to have to move here if I’m not careful. I love it so much. It’s beautiful. Everything’s so tasteful. Lovely cafes absolutely everywhere and a bangerie over there. God, the smells here are incredible. Well, it’s lunchtime and there’s so many gorgeous smells coming from the restaurants. Delicious. Stumbled across a little market which looks very fun. Let’s have a little look around. See what we can find. This looks like it’s fish. All sorts of fish here. Oysters and muscles and prawns and lobsters and crabs. Wow. Fruit and veg over here. Look at this. Lovely. Gorgeous. Fresh and delightful. That’s the fish over here. So much seafood. Look at this. Some nice cheeses. Look at these. Gorgeous. Got cheese heaven. What a lovely little market. Completely delightful. [Music] I need to get my secondary school French out of retirement and try and buy some fruit and veg soon. Some more bits and bobs over here. So this is the kind of ruin market. Another another from olives and things here. Oh, it’s lovely. Tapenard, gorgeous. [Music] So, I seem to have stumbled across the market square here and very delightful. It is too. I’ve just shown you the market and I’ll do a quick spin round so you can see where I am. Oh, hello. That’s nice. as is this all gorgeous. So this is the market square and very delicious it is too. So just here in the marketplace is something very special indeed which I will show you now. Okay. So right here in the marketplace in Ruan is the site where Jon of Arc was burnt at the stake. And this cross marks the spot. What an incredible place. And there is a little church right next to this spot which is just here. Obviously, it’s St. Joan Church. This is an incredible place. History here is unbelievable. Joan of Arc St. Joan. This is the interior of the church where Jon of Arc was burnt. Very beautiful. Once again folks, apologies for my mad hair. It’s been a long day already. Having a great time though in ruin. I love Jonavar. Also, tell you what I do love. I’ll show you these. Look at this. So, this is kind of the marketplace, the other side of the marketplace. Stunning buildings. That’s what got that one’s covered in teddy bears. And we’ve got this gorgeous restaurants. Again, outdoor lifestyle. Lovely doubly. They all look absolutely gorgeous. This is the Jon of Arc church. And just alongside here, beside it, we’ve got the most incredible buildings, cafes, restaurants. Looking absolutely delightful. Just don’t want to go home. I’ve only been here 5 minutes and I I’m already like, how can I move here? It’s amazing. Look at this. So colorful and beautiful. Some very interesting architecture with this church here. Just been inside and I did film a little bit so you’ll have seen a bit of the footage. Obviously that cross marks where Jonah Bark was burnt at the stake and we’ve got the rest of this beautiful square here. Very lovely indeed. Just can’t get enough of these buildings. Absolutely stunning. Right, we’ve got the clock to see next. So, let’s go and do that. Oh, look at Oh, look at those little lollies and the yummy stuff in the Oh, look at this window. Yummy. The chocolier. Lovely. Oh, look. Little Eiffel Towers. Yes, please. Gorgeous. Even the McDonald’s is on brand. Very, very nice indeed. [Applause] [Music] Okay, looks like we found the clock. I did read that um one of the things to see in Ruan is this beautiful clock. I do need to research why though. Again, I was trying to do a bit of research in the car uh about half past 6 this morning, knowing that we were likely to stop in Ruan on route to Doville. This is very beautiful. It’s got a slight Liberty of London vibe. Gorgeous. So stunning here. Okay, folks. I’ve um I’ve remembered what’s uh is special about this beautiful clock. So, it’s from the 14th century, so it’s quite old and it’s an astronomical clock, which makes it pretty special. It’s also incredibly beautiful. So, there we are. The ruin astronomical clock. [Music] We’re actually heading back towards the car now. Oh, lovely flowers. Look at that. Gorgeous. Headed back towards the car now to continue our journey. Oh my, they’ve got a mono pre here. Oh, when I used to come on holiday to France with my mom, we always went to Monopri. I absolutely love it. But anyway, we’re heading back to the car now. That’s the cathedral straight ahead of us. So, we’re very back we’re very much back to where we started from. Really hope you’ve enjoyed exploring Ruan with me today. Loved having you along with me. Please do like and subscribe. Go on lots of holes, lots of trips, lots of lovely walks. We’ve climbed a mountain and we’d love to have you come with us. So, do like, subscribe, and let me know if you’ve been to Ruan or are planning to go. It really is well worth a visit, folks. I can’t recommend it highly enough and it’s very easy to get to. Right folks, we are back at the cathedral now in the main square here in Ruan. What a lovely walk. I hope you enjoyed it. I loved having you along and I’ve loved exploring Ruan today with you. So, I’m in France for the next few days. So, I’ll be shooting a few videos and showing you where we’re staying, that sort of thing. So, do tune in for more French themed videos. Um, don’t forget to like and subscribe. We’d really appreciate every single one of you. Don’t forget to let us know, have you visited Ruan or are you planning to visit Ruan? And we’d love to know where you’re watching from. So, do let us know. Anyway, thanks again for watching, folks, and I’ll see you on the next video. Bye. [Music]

Join me for a leisurely half-hour walk through delightful Rouen in northern France! A city of medieval charm, gothic architecture and rich history.

I’ll take you on a stroll through cobbled streets, teeming with French cafe culture, and we’ll visit the stunning Rouen Cathedral – immortalised in paintings by Monet. We’ll wander past colourful timbered houses that transport you back in time, and discover lively market squares and the Great Clock, as well as historic churches. We’ll also visit the very spot where Joan of Arc met her fate in 1431.

This vid is perfect for travel lovers, history buffs or anyone dreaming of Normandy. If you’re a fan of French Lifestyle videos, and French cafe culture, this video is for you! Francophiles welcome!

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