Visit Rouen’s most famous tower
Every week-end from 10am à 4:30pm
During school holidays: Tuesday / Thursday / Friday from 10am to 4:30 pm, Wednesday from 10 am to 12:30pm, week-endsfrom 10 am to 3pm
Closed between 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Full rate: 3€ – reduced : 2.50€ – Family : 10€ (2 adults et 2 childs aged betwen 6 to 18 years old)
The Donjon de Rouen is all that remains today of Rouen Castle. This ancient keep, with its thick, stone walls and narrow windows, has withstood the passage of time, from the Hundred Years War, through the World Wars, to the present day. Most famous for its role in Joan of Arc’s trial, the Donjon de Rouen tells its own story about the history of Rouen from the Middle Ages to the present day. If you are visiting as a family, please ask for our activity book!
The Donjon Challenge
Make the most of a self-guided tour of the Donjon and enjoy exploring this historic monument with our activity book full of games and puzzles. Climb the stairs and discover the many hidden details that reveal the history of the tower. Find the clues, unscramble the puzzles, and have fun answering all the questions. It’s a day out not to be missed!
Donjon de Rouen
The only part of Rouen Castle that remains today, the Donjon has provided the backdrop to many key events in history. From the Hundred Years War to World War 2, it has its own stories to tell about Rouen’s turbulent past.