Aître Saint-Maclou
Monument · Rouen

Aître Saint-Maclou

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Aître Saint-Maclou functioned as a cemetery and charnel house after the Black Death. The site preserves Gothic wooden galleries around a central courtyard. Look for the detailed danse macabre motifs on the beams and pillars.

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Good to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
10-minute walk from Rouen Cathedral

Itineraries with Aître Saint-Maclou

Day 5 of Paris and Normandy by Car in 7 Days

Rouen

How Aître Saint-Maclou fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Rouen CathedralRouen
  2. 11:30Aître Saint-MaclouRouen
  3. 13:30Place du Vieux-MarchéRouen
  4. 15:30Musée des Beaux-Arts de RouenRouen
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Aître Saint-Maclou questions

Is Aître Saint-Maclou free to visit?

Entry is free. No tickets are required.

How long should I spend at Aître Saint-Maclou?

Most visitors spend about 30 minutes walking the courtyard and examining the carvings.

Where is Aître Saint-Maclou located in Rouen?

It stands in the old town near Saint-Maclou church, a short walk from the cathedral.

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