France — Normandy

Les Andelys

Château Gaillard — Richard the Lionheart's fortress.

Les Andelys is the site of Château Gaillard, the extraordinary fortified castle built by Richard the Lionheart in 1196 above a dramatic loop of the Seine. The view from the cliff is one of the most spectacular in Normandy.

Château Gaillard ruins

Seine panorama

Richard I heritage

Cliff path walk

Concierge brief

Location
France · Normandy
Gateway
Deauville–Saint-Gatien · Paris CDG · Le Havre–Octeville · Caen–Carpiquet
Recommended duration
Half-day · Full day from Rouen
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