Main events:
"Voiles de la Liberté", "Armada de la Liberté", "Armada
du Siècle": a gigantic worldwide meeting of old vessels held regularly and
attracting millions of visitors.
"Homme libre toujours tu chériras la mer" Beaudelaire.
Rouen is a real breeding ground for olympic athletes : Rouen sport clubs gather more and more members and are equipped with high-technology equipments in all fields.
Rouen is also a breeding ground for creative culture, in particular music, literature and pictorial art.
This abundance is emphasized by festivals and happenings such as Rouen Opera, Rouen Zenith, Rouen Jazz Band, "Octobre en Normandie" festival, "Les Arts de la Rue" festival, "Arts et Déchirures" festival...
Life environment, city environment:
Rouen is located on the Seine river banks and is one of the first cities for its historical heritage.
Rouen is surrounded by forests and emerges on the coast. It is also the birthplace of impressionism.
