10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Rouen
Where to Shop in Rouen and What to Buy?
The best places to go shopping in Rouen reflect the city’s rich historical, artistic and cultural heritage. You’ll find artsy boutiques brimming with unique creations by local artists and gourmet delights from local producers who make amazing gifts. You can experience the lively atmosphere of a farmers’ market or watch it unfold from a cafe with a coffee or calvados, Normandy’s regional brandy.
Hunt for vintage treasures at a weekend flea market or antiques fair or indulge in some retail therapy while shopping for edgy fashions at chic department stores. Whatever your taste and style, you’ll love our guide to where to go shopping in Rouen.
1. Simone et Gustave
Beautiful arts and crafts by local artists
Ideal para: Famílias, Compras, História
Simone et Gustave is a must for visitors looking for original, tasteful pieces that celebrate Rouen’s artistic heritage. Everything in the shop is crafted by young local artists from the Normandy area, from elegant prints, chic stationery and modernist postcards to stylish bags and jewellery, plus some local epicurean delights and skincare.
The shop is a tribute to Rouen’s literary history, drawing inspiration from writers Gustave Flaubert and Simone de Beauvoir. If you missed anything, the online store offers a second chance to shop.
Localização: 6 Rue Ecuyere, 76000 Rouen, France
Abre: Tuesday–Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 7 pm (closed on Mondays and Sundays)
Telefone: +33 (0)2 35 98 03 42
Simone et Gustave
2. Marché des Emmurées
Open-air market multicultural flea market
Ideal para: Compras, Alimentação, Econômico
Marché des Emmurées is a vibrant open-air market in the Saint-Marc area near the river. On Tuesdays and Saturdays, it’s a bustling hub offering an array of fresh, local produce, seafood and meat. Traditional local producers have stalls selling charcuterie, cheeses and regional items like Normandy cider. You’ll also find tasty street food at good prices and a variety of stores selling products from different cultures and areas, especially North Africa.
Only the flea market section opens on Thursdays, a good day to bargain hunt for vintage clothing, leather goods, bric-a-brac, antiques, books and comics. Vendors are friendly and many of them speak English. Go early to avoid crowds and to see everything as many stalls close early.
Localização: 4-18 Rue François Arago, 76100 Rouen, France
Abre: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 7 am to 6 pm (closed on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays)
Telefone: +33 (0)7 51 12 77 41
Marché des Emmurées
3. Choc ô Lat
Artisan chocolate and ice cream
Ideal para: Famílias, Compras, Alimentação
Choc ô Lat is like a gallery showcasing chocolate sculpted into whimsical shapes and scenes like flower bouquets, forest settings and underwater dioramas. The chocolate is delicious too, and the aroma of fresh artisanal chocolate infuses the inviting shop.
Locals love the ice cream so much at Choc ô Lat that you often see a queue for it out front. The list of flavours is not long, but what they have is irresistibly creamy and decadent, served with a friendly smile and at good prices to boot. Try the tiramisu, the dark chocolate, the green apple basil, the vanilla or the pistachio.
Localização: 86 Rue Saint Romain, 76000 Rouen, France
Abre: Tuesday–Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm (closed on Mondays and Sundays)
Telefone: +33 (0)2 35 00 77 92
Choc ô Lat
4. Printemps
Elegant department store with premium and high-end fashion brands
Ideal para: Famílias, Casais, Compras
Printemps is a well-loved, upscale French department store offering a wide range of premium and luxury brands. Discover the latest French fashions with help from attentive and approachable in-house fashion advisers.
It’s also a good stop for gift shopping, with a wide range of high-quality beauty products, accessories, home decor and gourmet foods across multiple floors. It’s even conveniently located in the historic district near the cathedral, so you can take a break from exploring the city’s cultural landmarks for some retail therapy.
Localização: 4-14 Rue du Gros Horloge, 76000 Rouen, France
Abre: Monday–Saturday from 10 am to 7.30 pm (closed on Sundays)
Telefone: +33 (0)1 71 25 26 01
Printemps
5. Nature et Decouvertes
Eco-friendly games and gifts that support sustainability
Ideal para: Compras, Viagens alternativas
Nature et Decouvertes is a curious store blending a love of nature with discovery. It’s a joy to explore the soothing space, filled with the scent of essential oils and interactive displays of eco-friendly games, sensory toys, terrariums, telescopes, hiking gear, bird-watching equipment, natural beauty products and books.
Full of creative ideas, it’s a great place if you need to buy a gift and don’t know what to get or just to explore the eclectic range of objects that encourage you to disconnect from technology and reconnect with the natural world. The friendly, knowledgeable staff are always ready to give guidance on their products and offer a free gift-wrapping service using eco-friendly materials.
Localização: 23 Rue de la Champmesle, 76000 Rouen, France
Abre: Monday–Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm (closed on Sundays)
Telefone: +33 (0)2 35 89 68 99
Nature et Decouvertes
6. Maison Pinel
Gourmet products from around Normandy
Ideal para: Compras, Alimentação
Maison Pinel specialises in artisanal items made in the Normandy area, ideal as gifts or treats. Products vary depending on the season, but everything is high-quality, artisanal, locally made and reasonably priced, with items for all budgets.
You’ll find anything from chocolates, mustards and preserves to locally brewed craft beer and of course a range of cheese and wine. Curiosities like teurgoule de janville, which is Normandy’s take on rice pudding, as well as French whiskey and artistic modernist boxes filled with cookies, make a lovely keepsake. The pre-selected gourmet gift packages are good value.
Localização: 15 Rue Grand Pont, 76000 Rouen, France
Abre: Tuesday–Saturday from 10 am to from 1 pm and 2 pm to 7 pm (closed on Mondays and Sundays)
Telefone: +33 (0)9 50 70 43 92
Maison Pinel
7. Marché Saint-Marc
Lively farmers’ market and weekend flea market
Ideal para: Compras, Alimentação, Econômico
Marché Saint-Marc is a large, vibrant open-air farmers’ market in the Saint-Marc area of Rouen near the Seine River, a busting hub for locals. It boasts a lively atmosphere and a huge range of products. Immerse yourself in the local culture and chat with friendly locals while shopping for everything from fresh, seasonal vegetables to amazing artisan cheeses, meats and seafood, to flowers, baked goods and regional specialities.
From Friday to Sunday, the market also operates as a flea market with books, clothes, antiques, vinyl, furniture and paintings on sale. Have a drink in one of the surrounding terrace bars and watch the action.
Localização: 28 Pl. Saint-Marc, 76000 Rouen, France
Abre: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 6 am to 6 pm, Sunday from 6 am to 1.30 pm (closed on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays)
Marché Saint-Marc
8. Galeries Lafayette Rouen
Selection of high-end fashion brands
Ideal para: Famílias, Compras, Luxo
Located near the Rouen Cathedral, Galeries Lafayette Rouen is a popular French department store, known for high-end fashion, beauty products and homeware. Inside you’ll find several floors of high-end designer brand clothing, shoes, accessories and cosmetics as well as a gourmet food section and stylish home decor.
There’s a wide range of brands and many luxury products with prices to match. The staff are warm and approachable so be sure to ask if you have any questions. They’d be happy to help you find the perfect souvenir or a dashing new outfit.
Localização: 25 Rue Grand Pont, 76000 Rouen, France
Abre: Monday–Friday from 10 am to 7.30 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm (closed on Sundays)
Telefone: +33 (0)2 35 71 70 53
Galeries Lafayette Rouen
9. Chocolaterie Auzou
Pâtisserie and chocolatier
Ideal para: Famílias, Compras, Alimentação
Just steps away from the cathedral, Chocolaterie Auzou has been crafting delicious, artisan confections in Rouen since 1919. Don’t miss their signature Joan of Arc Tears, chocolate and caramel-coated almonds dusted in cocoa powder. Their Chocolat de Normandie collection, a tribute to Normandy’s culinary heritage, makes for an elegant gift for someone special.
Auzou also offers regional specialities like teurgoule, a local rice pudding, Calvados apples made from almond paste and Calvados pastille, as well as rich pralines, macarons and pastries.
Localização: 163 Rue du Gros Horloge, 76000 Rouen, France
Telefone: +33 (0)2 35 70 59 31
Chocolaterie Auzou
10. Les Puces Rouennaises
Giant annual antique fair
Ideal para: Famílias, Compras, Alimentação
Les Puces Rouennaises is an antiques fair held once a year at Rouen’s exhibition centre. Vendors from across the region gather to sell unique treasures, so it’s a great place to hunt for bargains and antiques. The halls overflow with everything from flea market trinkets to high-end restored antiques, retro furniture, vintage toys, earthenware, jewellery, and more. Food trucks, a wine bar and live music create a lively atmosphere.
If you collect vinyl, you’ll love the dedicated record fair and if retro 50s and 60s style appeals, head to the Normandy Vintage area for clothing, antiques and decor from the postwar period.
Localização: 46 Avenue des Canadiens Parc Exposition Rouen, 76120 Le Grand-Quevilly, France
Abre: Hours vary by season
Telefone: +33 (0)2 35 18 28 28
Les Puces Rouennaises
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