Song, exhibition, treats… What to do in Rouen on this first weekend of 2025?

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Are you in Rouen (Seine-Maritime) on this first weekend of 2025, which also corresponds to the end of the school holidays? Here are some ideas for outings and leisure activities to make the most of the Normandy capital in winter.

Sing at the top of your lungs at the foot of the cathedral

Every first Saturday of the month, from 11:30 a.m. to noon, the carillon association and the city of Rouen invite amateur singers to come and sing at the foot of the cathedral, in the Albane gardens, accompanying the famous carillon instrument. the Saint-Romain tower.

Here are the pieces on the program for the session on Saturday January 4: Rockollection (Laurent Voulzy), My memory is failing (Serge Rezvani), Hallelujah (Leonard CohenFrench adaptation by G. Lambert), Michao’s mare (traditional song from Brittany).

Meet on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in the Albane Gardens, free entry.

Understanding the issues of climate change

The exhibition “It’s heating up!” Climate change: the exhibition to understand and act”, presented at the Pavillon des transitions, is extended until January 26, 2025. This exhibition is the result of a partnership with the University of Rouen Normandy and is based on the work of the IPCC of the Rouen Normandy Metropolis.

The exhibition also offers the opportunity to discover the work of a contemporary artist involved in raising awareness of the disappearance of corals: Jeremy Gobé, who created an immersive space through virtual reality.

Self-guided and free visit, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Pavillon des transitions, quai de Boisguilbert (next to the new Agora).

Taste the sweets of Dame Cakes

The famous tea room on rue Saint-Romain Dame Cakes has taken up winter quarters in the central square of the Printemps store. In this ephemeral pop-up, find their essential artisanal sweets as well as a selection of confectionery, exceptional chocolates, tableware and decorations.

It’s until Saturday January 4 at the Printemps store in Rouen, Place de la Cathédrale.

Take a baking class

Take part in the cooking workshops at the Léon restaurant on Sundays, Place de la Calende, alongside a chef graduated from the Paul Bocuse Institute. The one on Sunday January 5 will be dedicated to the art of pastry.

Reservation on 06 76 91 86 97 or on Instagram.

Stroll among works of art in the forest

Want a walk that is both forestry and artistic. Go to the Canteleu side to admire the Monumental Forest, second edition. Thirteen works can be discovered on a 4-kilometre route, which will appeal to young and old alike. We did the journey, and it’s definitely worth it.

The monumental forest is accessible free of charge 24/7. Start of the route: 1, avenue du Président-Allende in Canteleu, at the entrance to the Roumare national forest (less than 500m from the Hôtel-de stop -City – Jean-Jaurès of line T3).

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