The Armada

The Armada, in Rouen

The Armada is the great gathering of sailing ships and vessels that takes place on the quays of the Seine in Rouen, one of the most important in the world. The Rouen audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this spectacular maritime event, which animates the town every few years.

The great gathering of sailing ships on the Seine

It is said that all roads lead to Rome; in the same spirit, you could say that, during the Armada, all oceans lead to Rouen. Every four to six years, for about ten days, the town indeed welcomes on the quays of the Seine one of the greatest gatherings of sailing ships and vessels in the world. Majestic tall ships, three-masters, school ships and vessels from numerous countries sail up the river and moor in the heart of the town, offering a grandiose spectacle. Throughout the duration of the event, millions of visitors flock to admire the boats, to board them, to attend the animations, the concerts and the fireworks, and to live a festive and international atmosphere. The Armada closes with a great parade of the sailing ships descending the Seine. An emblematic maritime event and the pride of Rouen, the Armada is an exceptional rendezvous of the life of the town.

What to see

Here you discover one of the greatest gatherings of sailing ships in the world, which takes place every four to six years for about ten days on the quays of the Seine, with its majestic tall ships and three-masters from numerous countries, its animations, concerts and fireworks, and its great final parade on the river. The Armada is an emblematic event of Rouen. It is a rendezvous to be lived along the quays.

Practical information

The Armada takes place on the quays of the Seine, in Rouen, reachable on foot. The event takes place every four to six years, for about ten days, generally in early summer. Access to the quays is free. It is best to inquire about the dates of the next edition before coming.

What is the Armada of Rouen?

One of the greatest gatherings of sailing ships and vessels in the world, which takes place on the quays of the Seine in Rouen every four to six years, for about ten days; majestic tall ships from numerous countries attract there millions of visitors.

Where does the Armada of Rouen take place?

On the quays of the Seine, in Rouen, in France.