Rouen-Martainville station

Rouen Martainville or Gare du Nord was a large railway station serving the city of Rouen, in Normandy, northern France. The station was situated to the east of the city's centre.

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Type: Railway station
Description: railway station in Rouen, France
Also known as: “Gare de Rouen Martinville”, “Gare du Nord”, and “Rouen Martainville”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Rouen Cathedral and Île Lacroix.

Rouen Cathedral

Church

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Rouen Cathedral is a Catholic church in Rouen, Normandy, France. It is the archiepiscopal seat of the Archbishop of Rouen, Primate of Normandy. It is famous for its three towers, each in a different style. Rouen Cathedral is situated 1 km north of Rouen-Martainville station.

Île Lacroix

Islet

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Île Lacroix is an islet, which is situated 540 metres east of Rouen-Martainville station.

Anchor of Jeanne d’Arc

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Anchor of Jeanne d’Arc is situated 460 metres north of Rouen-Martainville station.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Saint-Sever and Rouen.

Saint-Sever

Quarter

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Saint-Sever is a quarter.

Rouen

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Rouen is the capital of the French region of Normandy on the River Seine, 135 km northwest from the centre of Paris. The city has a population of 116,000, and its metropolitan area includes some 700,000 inhabitants.