History & Heritage Archives - Hôtel Cardinal*** Official Website

Across from the Hôtel Cardinal, Rouen’s Cathedral Square is constantly changing its appearance. The light, the seasons, and the weather…

Long before June 6, 1944, the 1944 bombings of Rouen were already part of the preparations for the D-Day landings. As early as the 17th…

Are you looking for a hotel near the cathedral in Rouen? The Hôtel Cardinal welcomes you right across from Notre-Dame, in the heart of downtown…

This short film traces the evolution of the square in front of Rouen Cathedral since the early 20th century. In it, we discover…

4. From 1992 to the Present — Two Businesses, One Story In June 1992, Philippe Coudy took over the business of…

3. 1940–1967 — Destroy, Relocate, Rebuild In 1940, fires ravaged part of the cathedral district. The Brasserie Paul, located…

2. 1933–1944 — The Köhler and Criblez Years In 1933, Köhler and Criblez took over the business of Brasserie Paul.…

1. 1898–1932 — A Street Comes to Life In 1898, on Grand-Pont Street, bustling with streetcars, shops, and passersby,…

If you want to sample Rouen’s specialties, La Couronne remains a must-visit spot. Considered the oldest inn in France, it embodies a…

The history of Normandy is also closely tied to a natural fiber with exceptional qualities: flax. Normandy is located…