Atypical duplex, quiet, close to the city center

A warm and soothing duplex where you escape from the moment you arrive. Close to the Old Market, you can discover Rouen on foot: old alleys, restaurants and historic center. Great for a getaway for two as well as for a business stay. Bright office space with comfortable seating and fast Wi-Fi for serene telecommuting. Cozy living room, kitchen integrated into the stone, upstairs bedroom with balcony and zen atmosphere. The space **L'Écrin de Pierre** A haven of calm and character in the heart of Rouen, for a peaceful break close to everything. This late season, when the intense summer heat gives way to milder days and the streets regain their quiet rhythm, is the perfect time to discover, or rediscover, all the charm of Rouen. This charming duplex welcomes you with a cozy living room and a kitchen built into the stone, which gives it all its authenticity. Upstairs, the bright sleeping area opens onto a furnished balcony, ideal for enjoying a quiet moment. Stylish bathroom, reinforced sound insulation: Every detail has been thoughtfully thought out for your comfort. 📍 The location is particularly convenient: in the city center, a 9-minute walk from the train station, 6 minutes from Place du Vieux-Marché, with a bus stop right in front of the courtyard. A true haven of peace in the urban heart, perfect for a getaway for two as well as for a professional stay. Put your bags down, breathe… you've arrived. Welcome to L'Écrin de Pierre, a place that invites you to relax and enjoy well-being from the very first moment. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **Atmosphere & services** The apartment has been carefully decorated in a Zen and soothing spirit. The goal: to offer a comfortable stay, whether you're coming to explore Rouen or to work remotely for a few days in peace and quiet. There you will find: - 🌿 An aromatherapy diffuser for a soothing atmosphere - 🔊 A smart speaker to create your vibe - 💻 A bright and comfortable office space - 🛏️ Quality bed and bath linen - 🧴 Essentials provided: shower gel, shampoo, soap, dishwashing liquid, dish towels - ☕ To make you feel at home: coffee, tea, salt, pepper, oil - 📶 Fast WiFi suitable for remote work We believe that a successful stay depends as much on comfort as on the attention to detail that makes the difference. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **Let's go on a tour** **Ground Floor** The entrance is directly through the outdoor courtyard and leads to a small hall with a staircase. From the moment you arrive, you are welcomed into a cozy and comfortable living room, perfect for unwinding. Below, carved into the stone, is a fully equipped kitchen: microwave/grill combination, dishwasher, classic coffee maker, espresso machine, Dolce Gusto, kettle, toaster, stove, fridge, full set of dishes, as well as everyday essentials (salt, pepper, oil, tea, coffee, etc.). Dolce Gusto pods only on your welcome tray. **Mezzanine sleeping area** Going up the stairs, you reach an open mezzanine that leads to the sleeping area and the balcony. The comfortable double bed is visually protected by black out curtains, creating an intimate and soothing cocoon, perfect for a restful night. **Balcony** The private balcony, equipped and decorated, offers you a real bubble of privacy. It is designed to allow you to enjoy a coffee, a cocktail, or simply to relax in complete tranquility – a real pleasure on mild late-summer evenings. **Bathroom** Adjacent to the sleeping area, the bathroom is elegant and functional, equipped with a spacious shower, a stone sink, a toilet, and everything you need: towels, shower gel, shampoo, soap, and a hairdryer. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **The best of Rouen within easy reach** L'Écrin de Pierre is ideally located in the heart of Rouen, a historic city nicknamed the "City of a Hundred Spires", rich in art and architecture. Stroll through the medieval cobbled streets, lined with half-timbered houses dating back to the 14th century, and soak up the soul of a lively city center, which is particularly pleasant to explore in this more temperate season. Admire the majestic Notre-Dame de Rouen Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece rising to 151 m (495 ft), made famous by Monet's paintings. A stone's throw away, pass under the Arc du Gros-Horloge, one of the oldest clock mechanisms in Europe, dating from the 14th century. Discover the highly symbolic Place du Vieux-Marché, marked by the history of Joan of Arc and bustling with cafes and restaurants. Also enjoy the museums, abbeys (Saint-Ouen, Saint-Maclou) and the Seine nearby, all within a 5- to 10-minute walk. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📅 **News you don't want to miss** **Cathédrale de Lumière** — Until September 26, 2026, the facade of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame will be illuminated every evening with monumental projections combining colors, animations, and visual effects. The 2026 edition is about Impressionism and Nature. A must-see at the end of the season in Rouen, a few minutes' walk from L'Écrin de Pierre. Free. **Festival Normandie Impressionniste 2026** — Until September 27, 2026, Rouen hosts exhibitions, art installations, activities, and events around the Impressionist world, on the occasion of the centenary of the death of Claude Monet. A unique opportunity to experience the city from a cultural and artistic angle. Price varies depending on the exhibits. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Here, everything is designed for you to slow down, breathe, and savor every moment. Welcome to your quiet break in the heart of Rouen. Guest access Check-in is on your own, at your own pace. Detailed instructions are sent to you before your arrival to allow you to settle in easily and calmly. ⚠️ Access to the accommodation is via a common courtyard, which is only a shared passage. It is not allowed to park, settle in, or eat a meal there. Other things to note The property is completely non-smoking. However, smoking is allowed on the balcony only. An ashtray is available for this purpose. A security camera is installed outside the home and only films the area in front of the front door. Its sole purpose is to prevent attempted intrusions and to verify compliance with the number of guests declared. There are no cameras inside the accommodation and no private areas are filmed.