Shimmering light on the facade of Rouen Cathedral. Who hasn't seen it, the famous series of paintings by Monet, created between 1892 and 1894? Taking up the idea of light …

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September 21, 2025

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Do you need information about the illuminations of Rouen Cathedral? Every summer, Notre-Dame de Rouen Cathedral is illuminated with an extraordinary sound and light show. At nightfall, couples, families, groups, tourists, and the residents of Rouen and its metropolitan area gather in the square in front of the cathedral to be amazed by this emotionally charged spectacle.

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Best Hikes to Lightshow on the façade of the cathedral

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1. Gros-Horloge – Rouen Courthouse loop from Rouen

5.77km

01:30

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Gros-Horloge – Rouen Courthouse loop from Rouen

5.95km

01:32

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Gros-Horloge – Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen loop from Rouen

9.99km

02:36

70m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 20 m

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Monday 26 January

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4°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Location: Normandy, France

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Lightshow on the façade of the cathedral

1. Gros-Horloge – Rouen Courthouse loop from Rouen

2. Gros-Horloge – Rouen Courthouse loop from Rouen

3. Gros-Horloge – Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen loop from Rouen

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