Unique Joan of Arc immersive tour in Rouen with an actress

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About this activity

Meet Joan of Arc!

Step into the shoes of a juror in the harrowing trial of Joan of Arc, where history comes alive in the very locations where her fate unfolded.

Follow an actress impersonating Joan of Arc. This immersive tour takes you through Rouen, going by iconic medieval monuments such as the Donjon de Rouen, the Saint Ouen Abbey, and the church named after her.

Witness the dramatic re-enactments of her trial, facing accusations that label her a witch and a heretic. Engage with the atmosphere as you sift through evidence and decide her fate—innocence or condemnation. This gripping experience combines history and theater, making for an unforgettable journey into the past.

Follow and interact with an actress staging Joan of Arc
Explore the historic locations of Joan of Arc’s trial in Rouen
Engage in dramatic re-enactments that bring her story to life
Experience the tension of her trial and the accusations against her
Decide for yourself: was Joan innocent or guilty?

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Immmersiv

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–10 years) · Youth (11–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: An immersive tour with a professional actress staging Joan of Arc

Not included

Not included: Street tour : the tour stays outside the mentionned buildings; it stops in front of the façade

Itinerary

Le Donjon, Tour De Jeanne D'arc

5 min Admission not included

Meet Joan of Arc in front of the Donjon de Rouen tower, also called the Jeanne d'Arc tower. Joan of Arc used to be emprisonned here...

She will explain you the situation : Charles 7, King of France ; The 100 year war between France and England...
Stop 2

15 min

On the Rougemare square, by the place Joan's trial started, let her tell you about the whole contexte of the 100 year war, the situation of the French dinasty and how she ended up being involved in the whole story.

By this square, Joan of Arc was charged for heresy. Discover how it all happened, how she answered the Juges and earned the admiration of the population
Stop 3

10 min Admission not included

By the Medieval Chaple Corneille, Joan of Arc will tell you in what conditions she was jailed.

Her guardians tried to break her during this period, showing her torture instruments or constantly sitting in her cell, leaving her no intimacy.
Stop 4

10 min

By the Abbey, you will discover te details of one of the key moments of Joan of Arcs trial.

It is in the gardens by the Saint Ouen abbey that Joan's prosecutors got her to abjure her sacred mission.

Discover this terrible moment of Joan's history in the place it happened.
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen

10 min Admission not included

In front of the magnificent Cathedral façade, Joan of Arc will get to this very key moment where she was declared relapse... on the (weired for us) charges that she was wearing men's clothing (her battle clothing).

A highly emotional moment.
Place du Vieux-Marche

15 min

You are at the apex of the visit. Joan is going to be executed. She has been condemned to be burnt on the central square of Rouen.

Listen to her tell us about the security measures that were deployed. The executioners preparing for their task : The stake, the torch, the flames...how her dead body was treated...

Its the end...

"Ah! Rouen, Rouen, will I die here? I humbly ask all kinds of people, from all walks of life, both from my side and the other, to pray for me. I forgive them for the harm they have done to me. I ask to have the cross."

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point is in front of number 6, rue du Donjon. You will see a big medieval tower. Its there, on the street.

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Premium Private Experience

Once in a lifetime: Just for you/ Dedicated fluent English speaking professional actor / Interactions / Children friendly/ Selfies with the actor
Shared Tour : up to 15 people

Family Friendly: Shared group

Theatrical performance in the street

Dedicated professionnal actor
Discovery : up to 30 people

Best Price: Theatrical performance / 30 people max per group / minimum 4 people per booking / professional actor
Exclusive : maximum 6 people

Once in a lifetime: Dedicated & Fluent English speaking professional actor / 100% immersive / Interactions / Children friendly / maximum 6 people