Located in the suburbs of Rouen, Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray is an important town in Seine-Maritime. The Normandy town sits on the edge of the forest of La Londe-Rouvray, in a meander of the River Seine.
The city of about 30 000 inhabitants today is the result of an ancient history that has its roots in the Neolithic era. Long occupied by conquerors Vikings, the city experienced an economic boom between the nineteenth and twentieth century, becoming a great worker center in Normandy.
Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray is mainly appreciated for its proximity to Rouen, the center of tourism in the region, as well as its modest architectural heritage that reflects a rich and exciting. Culture and leisure are also well developed in this county for many activities.
