Where to learn about Jeanne d’Arc in Rouen

#westerneurope #rouen #europe #normandy #france I visited the Historial Jeanne d’Arc in Rouen, and it honestly surprised me with how immersive and well put together it was. It’s set inside the old Archbishop’s Palace, which already adds a lot of atmosphere, but the real highlight is how the museum tells the story. Instead of reading panels or staring at glass cases, you follow a path through different rooms where a combination of video projections, lighting, and sound recreates Joan of Arc’s trial. You hear voices of the judges, witnesses, and Joan herself, and the whole thing unfolds like a documentary but in a historic setting. It’s really engaging without feeling overdone. The museum focuses mainly on the trial and her legacy, using original transcripts and a lot of dramatic storytelling. It’s not flashy, but it feels powerful and very human. You leave with a clearer picture of who she was and how complex that whole moment in history really was. Definitely worth a visit if you want something beyond just facts—a real experience.