We chose to visit Rouen for our day trip outside Paris because it's an easy, 1 hour train ride from Gare St. Lazare, it has an interesting history (including Joan of Arc's demise here), a cathedral that Monet painted 31 times, one of France's finest collection of medieval half-timbered houses still in use, and an excellent art museum that's rarely crowded. It was supposed to be a sunny day, too.
Wellll, we struck out on most counts, but everything was salvaged by a pleasant train ride along the Seine, a fine leisurely lunch in a corner restaurant, and some fun Christmas shopping along the pedestrian streets. We certainly hope to return and spend more time, but NOT on a Tuesday. Imagine a librarian failing to do her homework before the visit! Shocking, eh?
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| This is the square where young Joan met her fate, but the modern church carrying her name is soooo ugly we refuse to show it! |
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| Sadly, they are building a very modern apt. building abutting the left side of the Cathedral. Sigh..... |
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| Did I mention we had an excellent lunch in a small cafe - Lili Jean? My omeltte and Louie's confit of pork cheeks were terrific. |
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