What remains of Rouen castle today?

Only the keep, known as the Joan of Arc tower, survived the fortress's demolition in 1591.

Why is the tower linked to Joan of Arc?

Joan of Arc was imprisoned there from December 1430 until her trial held in Rouen in 1431.

Where can visitors park near Rouen castle?

Paid parking is available nearby, including at Gare-rue Verte and Espace du Palais.

Is Rouen castle a listed historic monument?

Yes, the Joan of Arc tower is a listed historic monument.

When was Rouen castle built?

It was built between 1204 and 1210 by King Philip Augustus after conquering Normandy.

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Where: Rouen

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Château de Rouen stands in Rouen (Seine-Maritime), in the Normandie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument. Adult admission costs 7 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 4, 2026.

On Bouvreuil hill in Rouen stands the keep of a fortress built between 1204 and 1210 by Philip Augustus after his conquest of Normandy. Dismantled in 1591, only this tower remains, known as the Joan of Arc tower, where she was held prisoner before her 1431 trial. The site illustrates early 13th-century military architecture, and recent excavations have shed further light on its history.

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Opening hours

Tuesday	11:00-19:00
Wednesday	11:00-19:00
Thursday	11:00-19:00
Friday	11:00-19:00
Saturday	11:30-19:00

Annual closures : Monday

Prices

Adult: €7.00
Reduced: €5.00

Free for Children under 6, single-parent families, companions of holders of a disability card with the mention of need for assistance, journalists with a press card, holders of ICOM/ICOMOS/IAA/AICA cards, national/regional lecturers and interpreter guides, and auxiliaries

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Wheelchair access: Not verified
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Parking: Paid parking nearby: Gare-rue Verte, Espace du Palais.

The floors of the Donjon de Rouen are not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

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Where this château is

Rouen · Seine-Maritime · Normandie

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Address

Rue du Donjon, 76000 Rouen

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Château phone number

+33 2 35 52 48 00

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé)

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What remains of Rouen castle today?: Only the keep, known as the Joan of Arc tower, survived the fortress's demolition in 1591.
Why is the tower linked to Joan of Arc?: Joan of Arc was imprisoned there from December 1430 until her trial held in Rouen in 1431.
Where can visitors park near Rouen castle?: Paid parking is available nearby, including at Gare-rue Verte and Espace du Palais.
Is Rouen castle a listed historic monument?: Yes, the Joan of Arc tower is a listed historic monument.
When was Rouen castle built?: It was built between 1204 and 1210 by King Philip Augustus after conquering Normandy.

Information verified on August 4, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website