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Museum · Rouen, Normandia
Historial Jeanne d'Arc
Multimedia route about Joan of Arc in the former archbishops' palace next to the cathedral, where in 1456 the trial that rehabilitated the heroine was held.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Historial Jeanne d'Arc
The Historial Jeanne d'Arc occupies the former archiepiscopal palace of Rouen, attached to the cathedral. The museum opened in 2015 and is run by the Metrópole Rouen Normandie.
The site has a direct connection to Joan's history: the building preserves traces of the room where her condemnation was pronounced in 1431 and where, in 1456, a second trial declared her innocent. The visit includes the Romanesque and Gothic crypts, a 15th-century tower and the palace's large attic.
The narrative is told through projections, videos and sound effects, as if the visitor were following the investigation of the second trial. At the end, the Mitoteca (Mythothèque) shows how Joan's image has been used in art, politics and popular culture over the centuries.
The route is carried out at fixed times and has versions in several languages; check whether Portuguese or Spanish is available.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1 hour 15 minutes for the complete route.
Best time
Combine it with a visit to the cathedral next door. Reserve a time in advance on weekends and during French school holidays. It is closed on some days of the week; check before you go.
How to get there
The entrance is on the rue Saint-Romain, by the north side of the cathedral, about a 15-minute walk from the Rive-Droite station.
Tip
Visit the Historial before the Place du Vieux-Marché: understanding the trial gives a different perspective on the site of the pyre.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Historial Jeanne d'Arc
Does the Historial Jeanne d'Arc offer visits in Portuguese?
The tour has audio in several languages. Check before you go whether Portuguese is among them.
How long does the visit last?
About one hour and fifteen minutes, at scheduled times.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. The tour uses projections and sound effects, and the museum offers family activities on certain dates.