"Norman Conquest: Château Gaillard" Top 5 Page for this destination Les Andelys by ExGuyParis

Les Andelys Travel Guide: 18 reviews and 89 photos

The Stones of History: Les Andelys

Along the Seine in Normandy, an easily drive from Paris, you will find Château Gaillard, a fortress built by Richard the Lionhearted in 1196. High on a hill, the castle offers spectacular views of the Seine valley and the charming town at the foot of the hill, Petit Andely.

Les Andelys is abnout 60 miles (100 km) west of Paris. It is an easy drive on the A13, halfway between Paris and Rouen.

Last visit to Les Andelys: Jul 2003
Intro Updated Aug 12, 2003
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Reviews (3)

Monet's Garden in Full Bloom - Les Andelys

Back to the Garden Off The Beaten Path (1)

If you are visiting Les Andelys, you are just 25 km northwest of Giverny. It is easy to combine a visit to Les Andelys... more travel advice

Castle Views Things to Do (2)

The views from the castle are beautiful. Here you see the Seine and Petit Andely. more travel advice

Reflections of What Used to Be - Les Andelys

Château Gaillard Things to Do (2)

The castle, built by Richard the Lionhearted (Duke of Normandy and King of England)over 800 years ago, is just a... more travel advice

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catalysta Jul 10, 2005 at 9:06 AM

What a view...
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curioustraveller Jul 4, 2004 at 8:58 PM

Worth a visit for sure! Interesting tips Paul.
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howlingatthemoon May 20, 2004 at 2:44 AM

Perhaps the perfect spot for a midnight feast on full moon with the ghosts as guests. lol! tres interessant Paul!
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googlieman Apr 18, 2004 at 5:50 AM

Yours & aussiedoug's are the only VT pages on this beaut little place. If I ever get to Paris I'll definitely make it out here to have a look.
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allaboutnice Dec 27, 2003 at 5:27 PM

beautiful photos
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aussiedoug Nov 22, 2003 at 4:13 AM

Our group (see my Paris page) had a delightful lunch at Hotel Normandie in Les Andylys after visiting Monet's Garden at Giverny. After a walk around this lovely village we then visited this Castle with its quite stunning views.
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gosiaPL Nov 6, 2003 at 5:51 AM

I guess you're right, the castle in Kazimierz Dolny looks quite similar to this one... probably because both are ruined, LOL ;-) Thanks for these pictures, castles are really fascinating.
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Tolik Sep 17, 2003 at 8:45 PM

Intersting castle, fantastic views!