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Meet Joan of Arc!
Step into the shoes of a juror in the harrowing trial of Joan of Arc, where history comes alive in the very locations where her fate unfolded.
Follow an actress impersonating Joan of Arc. This immersive tour takes you through Rouen, going by iconic medieval monuments such as the Donjon de Rouen, the Saint Ouen Abbey, and the church named after her.
Witness the dramatic re-enactments of her trial, facing accusations that label her a witch and a heretic. Engage with the atmosphere as you sift through evidence and decide her fate—innocence or condemnation. This gripping experience combines history and theater, making for an unforgettable journey into the past.
- Follow and interact with an actress staging Joan of Arc
- Explore the historic locations of Joan of Arc’s trial in Rouen
- Engage in dramatic re-enactments that bring her story to life
- Experience the tension of her trial and the accusations against her
- Decide for yourself: was Joan innocent or guilty?
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is in front of number 6, rue du Donjon. You will see a big medieval tower. Its there, on the street.
Itinerary
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1
Meet Joan of Arc in front of the Donjon de Rouen tower, also called the Jeanne d'Arc tower. Joan of Arc used to be emprisonned here... She will explain you the situation : Charles 7, King of France ; The 100 year war between France and England...
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
On the Rougemare square, by the place Joan's trial started, let her tell you about the whole contexte of the 100 year war, the situation of the French dinasty and how she ended up being involved in the whole story. By this square, Joan of Arc was charged for heresy. Discover how it all happened, how she answered the Juges and earned the admiration of the population
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
By the Medieval Chaple Corneille, Joan of Arc will tell you in what conditions she was jailed. Her guardians tried to break her during this period, showing her torture instruments or constantly sitting in her cell, leaving her no intimacy.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4
By the Abbey, you will discover te details of one of the key moments of Joan of Arcs trial. It is in the gardens by the Saint Ouen abbey that Joan's prosecutors got her to abjure her sacred mission. Discover this terrible moment of Joan's history in the place it happened.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen
In front of the magnificent Cathedral façade, Joan of Arc will get to this very key moment where she was declared relapse... on the (weired for us) charges that she was wearing men's clothing (her battle clothing). A highly emotional moment.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Place du Vieux-Marche
You are at the apex of the visit. Joan is going to be executed. She has been condemned to be burnt on the central square of Rouen. Listen to her tell us about the security measures that were deployed. The executioners preparing for their task : The stake, the torch, the flames...how her dead body was treated... Its the end... "Ah! Rouen, Rouen, will I die here? I humbly ask all kinds of people, from all walks of life, both from my side and the other, to pray for me. I forgive them for the harm they have done to me. I ask to have the cross."
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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