Moving to Rouen? Start Here!

This video is part of our Living in Rouen, France series, where we break down what daily life in Normandy really looks like — from cost of living and transport to healthcare, safety, and the social scene.

Often described as a “mini-Paris at a fraction of the cost,” Rouen combines medieval history, a strong student population, and fast train access to Paris with a more relaxed, human-scale lifestyle.
In this episode, we cover:

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*EXPAT GROUPS & MEETUPS*
https://www.facebook.com/groups/235907074531048/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/LanguageExchangeRouen/
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/france–rouen/all-events/
*FRENCH CLASSES & LANGUAGE IMMERSION*
Alliance Française Normandie
https://www.afnormandie.org/en/french-classes/french-and-culture/
Language meetups & exchange spots:
https://lestaminet-rouen.com/
https://www.le-charleston.fr/
https://www.mylanguageexchange.com/
*RELIGIOUS & CULTURAL SITES*
Rouen Cathedral (English site):
https://www.cathedrale-rouen.net/site/index.php?lang=en
Church of Saint Joan of Arc (Place du Vieux-Marché):
https://rouen.fr/eglise-sainte-jeanne-darc
Temple Saint-Éloi (Protestant):

Accueil

Jewish heritage & Maison Sublime:
https://tourismejuif.wixsite.com/rouen/l-acir

Accueil

Grande Mosquée de Rouen:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070513380331

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*Chapters:*
0:00 – Intro
0:28 – Location
1:48 – Population
2:16- Weather
2:54 – Groceries
4:04 – Transit
5:27 – Health
6:19 – Parks
7:35 – Bike Paths
8:45 – Gyms
9:31 – Safety
9:57 – Religion
11:37 – Expats
12:40 – Locals
13:45 – Social
14:40 – Next Week

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*Music:* No.9 “Esther’s Waltz” — Esther Abrami https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOFrldzxeKGG8fTpN5_d75Q

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