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Rouen (UK: / ˈ r uː ɒ̃, ˈ r uː ɒ n /, US: / r uː ˈ ɒ̃, r uː ˈ ɒ n /; French: ⓘ or) [needs Norman IPA] is a city on the River Seine in northern France. It is the prefecture of the region of Normandy and the department of Seine-Maritime .
- History of Rouen - Wikipedia
Rouen, France, was founded by the Gaulish tribe of...
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Since 384 Rouen is the seat of a bishop. In 841 the Vikings...
- History of Rouen - Wikipedia
Rouen (prononciation : /ʁuɑ̃/ ou /ʁwɑ̃/ Écouter) est une commune française, préfecture du département de la Seine-Maritime et chef-lieu de la région Normandie [1]. Elle est traversée par la Seine. Comptant 114 083 habitants en 2021, elle est la trente-cinquième commune la plus peuplée de France et la deuxième de Normandie après ...
Rouen, France, was founded by the Gaulish tribe of Veliocasses, who controlled a large area in the lower Seine valley, which today retains a trace of their name as the Vexin. The Gauls named the settlement Ratumacos and the Romans called it Rotomagus. Roman Rotomagus was the second city of Gallia Lugdunensis, after Lugdunum .
5 days ago · Rouen, port city and capital of Seine-Maritime département, Haute-Normandie région, northwestern France. It is located about 78 miles (125 km) northwest of Paris, on the Seine River.
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Jan 15, 2024 · Rouen, situated on the banks of the River Seine, is Normandy’s vibrant, historic and cultural capital, famous for its cathedral and many fine museums.
Since 384 Rouen is the seat of a bishop. In 841 the Vikings conquered Rouen. It became the capitol of the Duchy of Normandy. In 1204 the Frensh king reconquered Rouen. In 1419 the English crown (Henry IV. of England) conquered the city in the 100-year War between France and England.
Rouen is the capital of the French region of Upper Normandy on the River Seine, 135 km (approximately 90 minutes drive) northwest from the centre of Paris. The city has a population of 110,000 and its metropolitan area includes some 666,000 inhabitants (2017).
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