fiogf49gjkf0d Halfway between Paris and the Channel, the city of Rouen has grown and prospered in a remarkable natural site. Located on a meander of the Seine, surrounded by forests and by chalky cliffs carved over the centuries by the river, Rouen s unique setting has inspired many painters and writers.
Rouen has often played the role of pioneer in the restoration of historical monuments, in the rehabilitation of old neighbourhoods and in enhancing its tourist attractions... the creation of one of the first Protect Neighbourhoods in France 1964, the creation of the first pedestrian street, the rue du Gros-Horloge, in 1970 and the signature of one of the first *Ville d Art* -City of Art- agreements in 1972. Today, Rouen s city government is seeking to pursue the policy of showcasing the city s natural and historical attractions in all their diversity. In recognition of this, the city has recently obtained the official designation of *Ville d Art et d Histoire* -City of Art and History-
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