Place du Vieux Marché - Old Market square (Rouen)

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The place du Vieux-Marché has changed greatly since Joan's time. In the Middle-Ages, it was much smaller (more or less limited to the lower part of the current square) and part of this space was occupied by the Church of the Holy Saviour, St. Michael's Church and by the market hall. The stake and fire were placed here, since this was the habitual place for executions in Rouen.

The square was enlarged in the 19th century and only the remains of the ancient square can still be seen today. The foundations of the old Church of the Holy Saviour have been cleared. As for the stake, the only remains are the circular base.

A tall cross has been erected on the spot of Joan's burning at the medieval soil level. In addition, a few stones can be seen from the fire wall that served to protect nearby houses during the Middle Ages. (www.rouentourisme.com/default.asp?ext=en&file=272 )