Was Joan of Arc imprisoned in this tower?

No, she was questioned in this keep during her trial but was imprisoned elsewhere, in the now destroyed Tour de la Pucelle.

What remains of Rouen's castle today?

Only this round keep, built in the early 13th century under Philip Augustus, is still standing.

Can the Joan of Arc tower be visited?

Yes, it has been turned into a museum and is open to the public six days a week.

Where can I park to visit the tower?

Paid car parks are available nearby, including Gare-rue Verte and Espace du Palais.

Tour dite de Jeanne d'Arc ou ancien donjon du château de Philippe-Auguste

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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, lecturers and interpreter guides with a valid card

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Where: Rouen

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Tour dite de Jeanne d'Arc ou ancien donjon du château de Philippe-Auguste stands in Rouen (Seine-Maritime), in the Normandie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century). Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 5, 2026.

This round keep from the early 13th century is the only surviving part of the castle Philip Augustus had built on Bouvreuil hill in Rouen. It is mainly visited for the episode that took place there in 1431, when Joan of Arc was threatened with torture inside one of its rooms during her trial. Now set up as a museum, the building still shows its massive stone chambers and a watch path rebuilt in the 19th century.

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What to know

The site is open six days a week according to the current opening hours.
No admission price is given in our data, so it is worth checking locally or with the tourist office.
Parking is available on nearby paid car parks, including Gare-rue Verte and Espace du Palais.
The tower has several vaulted levels and a watch path, meaning visitors need to climb stairs.
The site also hosts escape games set within the keep's decor, including one themed on the German occupation.

Practical information

Opening hours

Tuesday	11:00-13:00 · 14:00-19:00
Wednesday	11:00-13:00 · 14:00-19:00
Thursday (today)	11:00-13:00 · 14:00-19:00
Friday	11:00-13:00 · 14:00-19:00
Saturday	11:30-13:00 · 14:00-19:00
Sunday	11:00-13:00 · 14:00-19:00

Annual closures : Monday

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Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
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.

On site

Child-friendly

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); Mérimée record PA00101011
Period of construction: 12th century

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Tour dite de Jeanne d'Arc ou ancien donjon du château de Philippe-Auguste: how much is admission?: 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, lecturers and interpreter guides with a valid card.
Was Joan of Arc imprisoned in this tower?: No, she was questioned in this keep during her trial but was imprisoned elsewhere, in the now destroyed Tour de la Pucelle.
What remains of Rouen's castle today?: Only this round keep, built in the early 13th century under Philip Augustus, is still standing.
Can the Joan of Arc tower be visited?: Yes, it has been turned into a museum and is open to the public six days a week.
Where can I park to visit the tower?: Paid car parks are available nearby, including Gare-rue Verte and Espace du Palais.

Information verified on September 5, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website