A Ride on "the Little Train" -- The rubber-wheeled Petit Train (tel. 02-32-18-40-23) is the most fun way to see this ancient city. The 40-minute tours leave from the front of the tourist office, 25 place de la Cathédrale (tel. 02-32-08-32-40). Departures are daily at 10am, 11am, 2pm, 4pm, and 5pm. Tickets cost 5.50€ ($8) for adults and 3.50€ ($5.10) for children 12 and under. The train operates from April 1 to October 15, with limited service over the Christmas holidays.
Finding Old Normandy in Calvados Country -- For a taste of old Normandy, motorists heading from Rouen to Deauville should stop in Pont-Audemer, 50km (31 miles) west of Rouen. On the banks of the River Risle, Pont-Audemer is in the heart of Calvados country. In spite of war damage, Pont-Audemer retains much of its old look, especially if you wander its historic streets, rue de la Licorne (unicorn) and rue de la République. Along rue de la République, look for Eglise St-Ouen, dating from the 11th century.
