Architectural visit: rebuilt city center of Rouen, between history and modernity
Do you know Rouen? The immediate answer will most often evoke the medieval heritage, the churches, the Saint-Ouen abbey, the Notre-Dame cathedral, the half-timbered houses, the courthouse. More rarely, the Théâtre des arts, the Palais des Consuls or the Halle aux Toiles.
The architect advisor of CAUE takes you to discover the assets of the reconstruction on the right bank of Rouen. On the program: a stroll around squares, bridges, streets, monuments, public buildings and buildings, which transformed the image of the Seine front of the city. The opportunity to dwell on the components of this modern architecture, such as the volumes, the composition of the facades, the materials used, the interior quality of the housing and the durability of these constructions. The visit will also highlight the challenges faced during this period of reconstruction and the solutions provided to create functional and sustainable living spaces.