Rouen D' Arc

Rouen in Northern France is where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431. The cross in this picture marks this spot. To make matters worse for Joan, her ashes and unburnt heart were thrown in the river Seine by the English clergy who executed her.

Narrow cobbled streets and tudor style houses characterise the old town. A 151m tall spire (the tallest in France) rises from the huge Gothic cathedral.

Every second shop in Rouen is a bakery - the bread is unreal! There is even one called "Paul" and everything in it has his name on it! We confused the lady serving us when we asked for three "crusty Paul's" covered in poppy seeds!