Rouen · France · 2028
Source: Rouen 2028 — Pre-selection
Bid book (pre-selection). A city's first application for the title, judged by the selection panel to make the shortlist. Evidence of intent: what a city promised, not what it delivered.
Rouen's 2028 European Capital of Culture candidacy centers on the Seine River as a symbol of reconciliation between nature, science, and people. The bid encompasses the broader Normandy Seine valley and addresses historical divisions, industrial legacy, climate risks, and social
