Espace du Palais

Espace du Palais is a commercial complex located on the right bank of the Seine in the city centre of Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France. It sits just north of the Palais de Justice and is directly connected to the Palais de Justice – Gisèle Halimi tram stop. The centre was designed by architect Pierre Riboulet and integrates the historic portal of the hôtel de la « Première Présidence », a building constructed between 1718 and 1721 that once housed Rouen's town hall and later learned societies before being burned by the German Army on 25 August 1944. The shopping centre offers boutiques, restaurants and terraces. Its basement was fully renovated between 1998 and 1999 to accommodate a Fnac branch, and further partial works in 2016 added a footbridge linked to the glass roof. In 2016, Seefar and KKR sold Espace du Palais to Redevco. Between 2017 and 2019, the interior was entirely renovated with more noble materials, introducing new shops: the first outdoor level focuses on dining via a terrace, while the interior is dedicated to leisure, culture and home goods. Some commercial units remain available for future tenants. Espace du Palais benefits from a central location near major tourist sites such as the Rue du Gros-Horloge, Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Place du Vieux-Marché. It has a large 1,400-space car park. Its proximity to the municipal library and the presence of Fnac among its tenants give the centre a cultural character. The centre also hosts a relaxation area, lifts, adapted toilets, a security control room and a Photomaton booth. Current and past tenants include Fnac, Orange, American Vintage, Utile (formerly Franprix), King Jouet, Søstrene Grene, Animalis, Habitat (closed in 2023), and restaurants such as Le QG des Avenjoueurs, Le Diapason, El Palazzo, La Plancha, Séoul Chicken and Café de l'Échiquier.

Espace du Palais is a commercial complex on the right bank of the Seine in central Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France, located north of the Palais de Justice. It was designed by architect Pierre Riboulet. The building incorporates the portal of the hôtel de la « Première Présidence », constructed from 1718 to 1721 by the architect Martinet. That hôtel housed Rouen's town hall from 1791 to 1800 and later served as the hôtel des sociétés savantes; it was burned by the German Army on 25 August 1944. The shopping centre's basement underwent a complete renovation between 1998 and 1999 to install premises for a Fnac branch. Further partial works were carried out in 2016 to create a footbridge linked to the glass roof. In 2016, Seefar and KKR sold Espace du Palais to the company Redevco. Between 2017 and 2019, the interior of the shopping centre was entirely renovated using more noble materials. It welcomed new boutiques, with a first outdoor level more focused on dining via a terrace, while the interior became a space dedicated to leisure, culture and home goods. Other commercial units remained available, and new shops were expected to complete the offering. Espace du Palais is ideally located in the city centre, near major tourist sites such as the Rue du Gros-Horloge, Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Place du Vieux-Marché. It has a large 1,400-space car park and benefits from direct proximity to the Palais de Justice – Gisèle Halimi stop on the Rouen tramway. The centre includes a municipal library (Bibliothèque Parment), Fnac, Orange, Photomaton, toilets, parking and a rest area. Its restaurants include Le QG des Avenjoueurs, Le Diapason, El Palazzo, La Plancha, Séoul Chicken and Café de l'Échiquier. Shopping tenants include American Vintage, Utile (formerly Franprix), King Jouet, Søstrene Grene, Animalis and Habitat (closed in 2023).

• 2023

  Habitat store closes; a relaxation area is announced on 5 September.

• 2017

  Interior renovation begins, completed in 2019, with new boutiques and a dining-focused terrace.

• 2016

  Partial works add a footbridge linked to the glass roof; Seefar and KKR sell Espace du Palais to Redevco.

• 1998

  Full renovation of the basement begins for the installation of a Fnac branch, completed in 1999.

• 1944

  The hôtel de la « Première Présidence » is burned by the German Army on 25 August.

• 1791

  The hôtel de la « Première Présidence » houses Rouen's town hall until 1800.

• 1718

  Construction begins on the hôtel de la « Première Présidence », whose portal is later integrated into Espace du Palais.

A modern, warm shopping centre in central Rouen combining retail, dining and culture, anchored by Fnac and close to major tourist landmarks.

• Electronics and culture

  Fnac

• Telecommunications

  Orange

• Fashion

  American Vintage

• Grocery

  Utile (formerly Franprix)

• Toys

  King Jouet

• Home and lifestyle

  Søstrene Grene

• Pet supplies

  Animalis

• Home furnishings

  Habitat (closed 2023)

• Restaurant

  Le QG des Avenjoueurs

• Restaurant

  Le Diapason

• Restaurant

  El Palazzo

• Restaurant

  La Plancha

• Restaurant

  Séoul Chicken

• Café

  Café de l'Échiquier

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