​Norfolk & Norwich Rouen Friendship Association

NNRFA was set up in 1990 and its counterpart in Rouen is the Rouen-Norwich-Club. Both are part of the formal twinning of the two cities in 1959. The aims are to promote links and exchanges between groups and individuals with similar interests: sports, artists, archaeologists, clinicians, musicians and youth are some successful examples. Cuttings from the Eastern Daily Press on the gallery page show the enthusiasm for twinning between the cities that has existed since the 1950s!

Both associations arrange social events and arrange four-day visits in alternate years to the other city. We try to organise visits to coincide with a festival of which there are many in Rouen. A visit includes excursions which have included the stone quarries of Caen, Monet's garden, Honfleur and a brewery with links to a brewhouse in Norfolk. Visits of course include opportunities to meet members of the other association and accommodations can be arranged in a hotel or, as preferred, with hosts.

Twinning exchanges offer new perspectives and a very different experience. Over 60 years Norwich and Rouen links have been built up on the goodwill and enthusiasm of many people in both cities. If you're in a group that is interested in an exchange with a similar group in Rouen, get in touch and we will try to find a contact for you. If you'd like to visit Rouen with us, why not join NNRFA - or fill in the form on the contact page.  You can keep up to date with events in Rouen on their Facebook page.

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