The hall of the Rouen Canvas is located in the historic center of the city, near the cathedral.
This is the last building of the city's Halles built in the twelfth century he was the "south". Its name comes from the fact that it once held a market paintings, another hall is dedicated to grain and cotton and a final count sheets. This set was long considered the largest market in France.
The hall to the Canvas, however, was destroyed during the bombing in 1944 with the exception of its wall "south". It was decided after the war to rebuild incorporating modern techniques and observed the concrete vaults of the hall upstairs. A staircase was also directed by Raymond Subes, large wrought iron craftsman and renowned specialists were solicited for its scenery and interiors. Completed in 1961, protected as historical monuments, the hall now hosts shows, exhibitions and conferences.
It is further noted that a monument to the victims of the bombings of 1940 and 1944 was raised by his "west" side and his face "northern" neighbor Chapel Pride St. Romain, dating from the sixteenth century, Renaissance (which hosts exhibitions).
The hall can be visited on the occasion of an event organized within it or may stake a free or guided visit of the city center. Information at +33 2 32 08 32 40.