Step into an immersive experience that brings the Viking Age to life at the Cité Immersive Viking in Rouen. With your ticket, you'll follow a multi-sensory journey across six themed rooms, where history unfolds through a mix of storytelling and digital technology.

As you move through the exhibition, you'll explore the story of Normandy and its origins as the land of the Northmen. The journey begins over 1,000 years ago, when Viking groups from Scandinavia arrived in Western Europe. You'll discover how a political agreement led a Viking leader to become the founder of the Norman territory.

Five dedicated spaces guide you through the key stages of Viking settlement, from early raids and encampments to the establishment of peace and the lasting legacy they left behind. Along the way, a combination of video portraits, artefacts, recreated settings and multimedia displays helps to illustrate daily life and the identity of the first Normans.

You'll also hear the story of Rollon the Walker, trace Viking journeys across distant lands, and learn about their expansion into regions such as England and Sicily. The experience blends historical content with sensory elements to create an engaging and accessible narrative.

The visit ends in a contemplative space, where you can enjoy a visual and sound creation designed to evoke a journey through time and space.

Why you’ll love this…

It's a multi-sensory experience where sound, visuals and storytelling bring the Viking Age to life
There's a journey unfolding across themed rooms, tracing the origins and identity of Normandy
The displays combine digital technology, artefacts and recreated settings to illustrate daily life
You can enjoy an educational visit designed to be accessible and engaging for the whole family

Important to know

Accessibility:

The Cité Immersive Viking is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility
Strollers are allowed, but there is no storage area available
Not suitable for people with epilepsy due to bright lights and loud sounds

Not allowed:

Animals are not permitted, except for guide dogs and small dogs carried in a handbag

Know in advance:

Opening hours: closed on Mondays; open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm
Open all year round except on 24 and 25 December, 31 December, 1 January and 1 May
Explanations and exhibition materials are available in English and French
The museum is free for children under 4 years old

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Entrance fees
Permanent exhibitions

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

105 bis Allée François Mitterrand, 76100 Rouen, France

Meeting point:

The Cité Immersive Viking is located a 15-minute walk from Rouen city centre, on the banks of the Seine near the Pont Guillaume le Conquérant. You can reach the museum by public transport. The closest stops are Hangars (bus line 33 and boat Calypso), Orléans or Belges (tram line T4), and Joffre Mutualité (metro). If you're arriving by car, parking is available nearby.