Best Time to Visit

Rouen is at its most pleasant weather-wise during spring, summer and autumn. The last weekend of May sees the city centre transformed into an old Medieval town to mark the annual Joan of Arc Festival, with abundant thematic entertainment. Nearing Christmas time, Rouen puts on a fine Christmas market that charms with its fairytale-like setting among half-timbered houses. In the summer, Rouen sets the scene for an annual Armada that attracts many thousand visitors.

Passport / Visa

France can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

Airport

Aéroport Rouen Vallée de Seine is located 9 kilometres from Rouen and is one of the most important airports in Normandy. Bus number 13 operates between the airport and Rouen. You can find the bus stop about 500 meters from the airport. www.tcar.fr You can also take a taxi. A selection of taxi companies: Radio Taxi +33 235 88 50 50 Vit Taxi +33 235 61 20 50 At the airport you can also find several car rental companies. A selection of car rental companies: Europcar +33 232 08 39 09 www.europcar.fr Hertz +33 232 10 01 22 www.hertz.fr Other airports near Rouen, with both International and domestic flights, are Beauvais-Tillé Airport and Deauville - Saint-Gatien Airport . Paris is located approximately 130 kilometres from Rouen. If you arrive at Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris you can reach Rouen with the Intercity Train from Gare Saint Lazare Station.

• Web:

  www.rouen.aeroport.fr

• Address:

  Aéroport Rouen Vallée de Seine, Rouen

• Phone:

  +33 235 79 41 00

Public Transport

Rouen is relatively small, so if you enjoy riding bike, this is a great way to discover the town. The first half-hour is free, and the additional time will be charged from your account. There are about 20 bicycle stations located around the city centre. www.cyclic.rouen.fr If you do not want to ride a bike you can use the bus or metro. A single ticket is valid for one hour (travelling only on the TAE or VTNI lines). Single tickets can be bough from the bus driver. You can also buy your ticket from TIP agencies, at the stations and online. www.crea-astuce.fr

• Web:

  www.reseau-astuce.fr

Taxi

It is not difficult to find taxis around the city centre. There are about 11 stations throughout the city. The White Taxis: +33 235 61 20 50 taxisblancs@laposte.net Radio Taxi de Rouen: +33 235 88 50 50 Ride sharing apps, such as Uber, are also in common use in Rouen.

Electricity

220/240 V, 50 Hz