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Celebrating Saint Joan of Arc

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August 4, 2016 By Jennifer Lambert 15 Comments

I’ve always held a fascination for Joan of Arc, ever since I was a little girl.

The historical story is a remarkable one, no matter what one believes.

To hear heavenly voices and do something amazing, to save one’s country and obey God – it’s the stuff of dreams and fairy tales.

But Joan did all that and more.

Joan was burned at the stake as a heretic in 1431, after a politically-motivated trial. The appellate court retried Joan and declared her innocent on 7 July 1456. She was beatified in 1909 and canonized in 1920.

We’re focusing on European history this year since we’re living in Germany.

We spent several weeks reading about Joan of Arc, the 100-year war, and other issues of the Middle Ages.

To celebrate the end of the first unit of our history cycle 2, we visited Rouen – where Joan of Arc was tried and executed.

For our Joan of Arc Unit Study, we read lots of books, watched some films, completed notebooking pages, and traveled to Rouen.

My son especially loved this book and it was very accurate, not dumbing anything down.

Books:

Joan of Arc: The Lily Maid by Margaret Hodges

Joan of Arc by Michael Morpurgo

Joan of Arc: Heroine of France by Ann Tompert

Dove and Sword: A Novel of Joan of Arc by Nancy Garden

Joan of Arc by Diane Stanley

Joan of Arc by Demi

Joan of Arc by Josephine Poole

Joan of Arc by Mark Twain

DK Biography: Joan of Arc by Kathleen Kudlinski

Joan of Arc (Step into Reading) by Shana Corey

Joan of Arc (Dorling Kindersley Readers, Level 4) by Angela Bull

Films:

Joan of Arc with Ingrid Bergman and Directed by Victor Fleming

Joan of Arc with Leelee Sobieski

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc with Milla Jovovich

The Passion of Joan of Arc (The Criterion Collection) with Maria Falconetti


Joan of Arc Interactive DVD by Nest Learning

There’s also an Nest activity book here.

Activities:

St. Joan of Arc coloring page from Catholic Icing

Reenaction with Legos by Adventures in Mommydom

Simple Joan of Arc Lapbook from Homeschool Epiphany

Online documents of Saint Joan of Arc Trials

Interactive Maps of Travels of Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc notebooking and coloring pages from Shower of Roses

Joan of Arc notebooking page from Homeschool Helper Online

Our Field Trip to Rouen:

Eglise Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc de Rouen

Since 1979, this church stands on the Old Market Square where she was burned. It is both a church honoring St. Joan of Arc and a civil memorial with a cross and eternal flame in the courtyard. The outside is modern, designed by architect Louis Arretche, evoking the sea with a cover of scales in slate or copper. The roof of the church is meant to resemble an overturned Viking ship and consuming flames. Inside, there are remarkable stained glass windows of the old church Saint Vincent Renaissance. There are no relics of St. Joan of Arc.

Cross Monument Eglise outside Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc de Rouen
Eternal Flame at Base of the Cross outside Eglise Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc de Rouen
Front Facade of Eglise Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc de Rouen
Eglise Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc de Rouen downspout
Bust Statue of Joan of Arc
Michel Coste Statue of Joan of Arc

I paid €0,50 for an English brochure.

Joan of History and Message Brochure

Hours:

Monday to Thursday, Saturday : 10am to 12pm and from 14h to 18h

Friday and Sunday : 14h to 18h

Closed : 25 December and 1 January.

Rouen Cathedral

Joan of Arc was put on trial in the bishops’ palace, but we felt it fitting to visit the famous cathedral.

The highest spire in France, erected in 1876, a cast-iron tour-de-force rising 490 ft above the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen. Claude Monet immortalized Rouen’s cathedral facade in his paintings.

Rouen Cathedral

A chapel is dedicated to Joan of Arc.

Joan of Arc Chapel in Rouen Cathedral

New Joan of Arc Museum in Rouen

Interior courtyard of the Bishop's palace Rouen

The kids loved these discovery booklets with puzzles, questions, activities, and information about the life and times of Joan of Arc and the city of Rouen.

Joan of Arc Museum Discovery Booklet for Kids

The Joan of Arc museum has projected videos and images that explain the story of Joan in each room of the bishop’s palace. It’s quite innovative and exciting and holds everyone’s attention really well.

There are statues and artifacts at the end of the tour.

We viewed the tower from the attic window.

Joan of Arc Museum

We bought a rare souvenir in the museum gift shop:

Joan of Arc and Rouen Book Souvenir

See info about Historial Jeanne d’Arc here.

Individual Tickets €9,50 or Family Ticket €26

Hours:

31 May to 1 October:

Tuesday to Sunday: 9.45 a.m.–7.45 p.m. (last visit begins at 6 p.m.)

1 June to 30 September

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: 9.45 a.m.–7.45 p.m. (last visit begins at 6 p.m.)

Friday and Saturday: 9.45 a.m.–8.45 p.m. (last visit begins at 7 p.m.)

Joan of Arc Tower

This dungeon was part of the castle built in 1204 by Philippe Auguste. It is all that remains of the Rouen Castle. Joan was held prisoner here during her trial.

We didn’t have time to walk over to the tower, but we saw it from the window of the museum.

Tickets € 1.50

Free for children under 18

Hours:

1 April to 30 September

10am to 12.30pm and from 14h to 18h Monday through Saturday. From 14h to 18h30 on Sundays.

October 1 to March 31

10am to 12.30pm and from 14h to 17h Monday through Saturday. From 14 to 17.30 on Sundays.

Closed: Tuesdays and 1 January, 1 May, 1 and 11 November, 25 December.

Rouen is a fun town with lots to see and do, a nice market, and plenty of restaurants and shopping.

We would love to see Domrémy and Reims someday.

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Comments

  1. Michele Morin says

    August 8, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    I loved reading about Joan of Arc to my boys because in this house of overwhelming maleness, it is always good to have a strong female protagonist!

    Reply
  2. Mackenzie Glanville says

    August 10, 2016 at 2:36 am

    To be honest I have heard of her but know very little, so this has inspired me to learn more, thank you #overthemoon

    Reply
  3. S says

    August 10, 2016 at 3:56 pm

    Joan was very brave.

    Reply
  4. Beth says

    August 10, 2016 at 4:36 pm

    What a great homeschooling mom you must be, Jennifer! And I take it that you are in Europe to see and take your children to such grand wonders! Thanks for the sights as well as insights about Joan of Arc!

    Reply
  5. Tammy McDonald says

    August 11, 2016 at 12:14 pm

    I have always been drawn to Joan of Arc. When I think of her, I think of Jeremiah 20:9 “But if I say I’ll never mention the LORD or speak in his name, his word burns in my heart like a fire. It’s like a fire in my bones! I am worn out trying to hold it in! I can’t do it!”

    What burning she had to have on the inside to endure what she did on the outside. Thanks for sharing!
    (visiting from 3-D Lessons for Life)

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      August 11, 2016 at 1:35 pm

      Perfect verse! Love it. Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Candy says

    August 11, 2016 at 12:49 pm

    Wow! How amazing that your family is able to visit actual historical sites associated with Joan of Arc. Talk about making history come alive! Thank you for putting together such a “meaty” post on the subject AND for sharing it on “Talk it Up Thursday” so I could find it. :)

    ~Candy

    Reply
  7. Renee says

    August 11, 2016 at 7:00 pm

    What an awesome experience! To be able to visit these places. That is so cool! I would like to learn more about Joan of Arc. That may be something we look at this year or perhaps the next. I will add that to my wish list of things to study. Informative post! Thank you!

    Reply
  8. Gayl says

    August 13, 2016 at 4:34 pm

    I had no idea there were so many books and movies about Joan of Arc! Your trip must have been amazing judging by your pictures. Great post! I’m your neighbor at #Faith’nFriends

    Reply
  9. Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says

    August 13, 2016 at 10:49 pm

    After seeing Joan Of Arc with Leelee Sobieski, I have always been intrigued by Joan of Arc! I’m going to take a look at some of these books for our homeschooling! Thank you for sharing at Party in Your PJs!

    Reply
  10. Rachel @ Smart Mom Smart Ideas says

    August 14, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    Joan of Arc is a great historical figure to study. It’s even more exciting to study and visit the historic places these events happened. What a great way to learn history. Thanks for sharing at Mom-to-Mom Mondays.

    Reply
  11. Sherry Nappa says

    August 14, 2016 at 4:59 pm

    Thanks for linking up at Merry Monday.

    Reply
  12. Leslie says

    August 14, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    What a fascinating woman! We studied her two years ago using our Story of the World curriculum and some library supplements. Thanks for sharing these incredible resources at the #LMMLinkup. I plan to feature you!

    Reply
  13. Janet Trieschman says

    August 16, 2016 at 5:49 am

    Your post is getting me in school mode, we start after labor day. My girls go to a classical education Christian school. Thanks for sharing with us at Creatively Crafty Link Party #CCBG http://tryit-likeit.com/link-party-it

    Reply

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