(backdated 12-13Oct10) Rouen trip

Tried & tested. Max speed before smartypants starts flying off the road: 140km/h. I swear you could see my car swerve left & right, especially while cutting the big trucks! It still took me 1.5 hours to get to Rouen, which is north-west of Paris and capital of the Upper Normandy region. Its famously-known Notre Dame cathedral is one of the largest in France. Really peaceful to take a walk inside..

Rouen was also the place where Saint Joan of Arc was burnt. The exact location can be found next to the church (photo on right). You can also find many restaurants in this square.

The Gros-Horloge, which translates to big clock.

The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen. A must-visit. Small but contains a varied-enough collection which I really enjoyed.

Lastly, a street view of Rouen as well as a strike going on near the Galeries Lafayette. Thank goodness it wasn't too violent.