2018
Announcement of the candidature of the Rouen Normandie Metropolis to be a European Capital of Culture in 2028
2019
Foundation of the association Rouen Normandie 2028 to support Rouen’s application
2019-2020
Diagnosis, elaboration of the application strategy and definition of the project’s territory
2021
Structuring of the project which became Rouen Seine Normande 2028
2022
Preparation and drafting of the bidbook for submission in November.
2023
Pre-selection of several cities. These cities will be visited by the European jury for a final selection end of the year.
2024-2028
Mobilisation and production phase of the project.
2028
Rouen hopefully becomes European Capital of Culture!
2038