Historial Jeanne d'Arc
An immersive digital trail through the former archiepiscopal palace in Rouen, devoted to the trial of Joan of Arc and the making of her myth.
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About the museum
The Historial Jeanne d'Arc opened in 2015 in part of the archiepiscopal palace in Rouen, at the foot of the cathedral. It is run by Rouen Sites et Monuments, which also manages other heritage sites in the city.
The palace preserves the remains of the Officialité hall, where Joan of Arc was condemned in 1431 and where the 1456 trial that rehabilitated her took place. The archbishopric is still in use and brings together elements from several periods: the visit passes through the Romanesque crypt, the Chapelle d'Aubigné, the Salle des États and the watchtower.
The digital trail draws on authentic extracts from the trial record. From room to room, visitors follow the 1456 inquiry led by Archbishop Jean Juvénal des Ursins on the basis of the testimony of twenty-three witnesses, from Joan's childhood in Domrémy to her military campaigns.
The visit ends with the Mythothèque, a multimedia space of three rooms that shows how Joan of Arc's image has been used and debated from the 15th century to the present day. The Historial celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2025.
Highlights
- Immersive digital trail through the rooms of the former archiepiscopal palace
- Remains of the Officialité hall, site of the 1431 trial and the 1456 trial
- Mythothèque: three multimedia rooms on the afterlife of Joan of Arc
- Romanesque crypt, Salle des États, Chapelle d'Aubigné and watchtower
- State “Tourisme et Handicap” label since October 2024
Permanent exhibitions
- Le parcours numérique – A journey from the Gothic crypt to the great roof frame: each room tells a stage in the life of Joan of Arc, based on extracts from the trial record.
- La Mythothèque – Three multimedia rooms on the afterlife of Joan of Arc: uses of her image, debates among historians and a cabinet of curiosities of popular objects.
- Founded
- 2015
- Operated by
- Rouen Sites et Monuments
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €12 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €9Children and young people aged 6 to 18, students, teachers with a Pass Éducation, large families, job seekers, holders of a disability card, war veterans, recipients of minimum social benefits, members of AMISTORIAL and holders of the Carte Culture |
| Children & teens | €9free up to age 5 · Free for children under 6; reduced rate for ages 6 to 18. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €9companion free · Reduced rate for holders of a disability card; one free companion if the card carries the note “besoin d'accompagnement”. |
| Students & apprentices | €9Reduced rate. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €9 per personGroups of 10 or more people, booked at least 7 days in advance. Guided tour: €9 per person, plus €80 incl. VAT guide fee; with an external guide: €9 per person. |
| Families | €36Tribu rate: €36 for 4 people (2 adults and 2 young people under 18), plus €1 per additional child. Free admission for single-parent families. |
| Historial annual pass (unlimited access for one year) | €19Reduced rate for 5 companions per day. |
| Combined ticket with the audio-guided visit of the Aître Saint-Maclou (supplement) | €2To be added to the admission price, for a visit within 72 hours. |
Free admission for holders of the Rouen Pass and the Pass Historial (one visit per day), journalists, tour guides and members of ICOM and ICOMOS. Payment at reception: cash, bank card, cheques and ANCV holiday vouchers.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials
- Audio description: no information
State “Tourisme et Handicap” label since October 2024. The lift is currently out of order: the floors are not wheelchair-accessible, but people with reduced mobility can reach the second floor by the stairs with assistance. When the lift is working, it serves the levels (only room 7 is inaccessible). Wheelchair loan, ramps, automatic doors, seating along the route, one step to reach the Officialité courtyard. Audio guides in French Sign Language (LSF), induction loop, light signals, large-print and Braille documents, visitor guide in easy-to-read language.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
| Family ticket | €36 · Tribu rate: €36 for 4 people (2 adults and 2 young people under 18), plus €1 per additional child. Free admission for single-parent families. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
Activities at €4 per person, by reservation: “Apprentis alchimistes” workshop (from age 7), family detective trail “En quête à l'Historial” (from age 7, with notebook) and “Historial des tout-petits” (ages 3 to 6, with parents).
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Théâtre des Arts (métro)
Metro: Théâtre des Arts station; TEOR bus: Cathédrale stop; Rouen Rive Droite railway station (about 1 hour 10 minutes from Paris Saint-Lazare).
By car
Paid parking in the city centre. Coaches: drop-off at Place de la Halle aux Toiles, Place Martin Luther King or Place de l'Hôtel de Ville; free parking at Quai Émile Duchemin or Place Carnot.
Cy'clic self-service bike stations nearby (Rue Jeanne d'Arc, Allée Eugène Delacroix, Rue de l'Hôpital, Rue de la République). The Astuce network offers transport services for people with reduced mobility.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
Hire for seminars, New Year receptions, colloquia, filming and ceremonies; dedicated offers for CSE works councils and tourism professionals.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Recommended visit duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. Guided tours for groups by reservation only; a virtual tour is available on the website. Offers for school classes from nursery to secondary school. |
