Events
Rouen has a bit of everything when it comes to offering tempting events to its tourists: cultural, religious and sports festivals, as well as fairs, markets and exhibitions.
- Foire Internationale de Rouen – annual
What: International fair of Rouen
When: March 2009
Open hours: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: Parc des expositions de Rouen, Le Madrillet
Directions: Bus 7 (Zénith – Parc Expo)
- Creativa Rouen – annual
What: Everything related to creative activities and leisure time
When: 25 – 28 September 2008
Open hours: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Admission: 6.50€
Where: Parc des expositions de Rouen, Hall 1
Festivals
- Festival du Cinéma Nordique de Rouen – annual
What: The Rouen Nordic Film Festival takes place since 1988 and focuses on films from Northern European countries.
When: March 2009
Admission: 7€ / ticket; 75€ for the entire festival
Where: Cinéma Gaumont, Cinéma Le Melville
- Voix de Fête
What: Music festival
When: May 2008
Where: various venues
- Joan of Arc Festival – annual
What: Festival with a medieval twist
When: 31 May – 1 June 2008
Where: city centre (the cathedral square)
- Armada – every 4-5 years
What: Sailing ships festival
When: 5-14 July 2008
Where: the quays of Rouen