Description
In Les Andelys, between Paris and Rouen, Château Gaillard overlooks one of the most beautiful meanders of the river Seine. Built by Richard the Lionheart in 1198, it barred the river Seine before Rouen to protect the Duchy of Normandy. After the death of Richard the Lionheart in 1199, his brother, John Lackland, inherited it. But in 1204, King Philip II Augustus seized it which made the Duchy of Normandy part of the Kingdom of France. Nowadays, the site provides a stunning view over the splendid Seine valley. Built in only one year and so proud of his work, Richard the Lionheart exclaimed "How beautiful she is my one-year-old daughter! What a “gaillard” castle". ("gaillard" here means well-fortified).
Practical Information
Supervised activity
Minimum activity
7 personne(s)
Maximum activity
12 personne(s)
Groups accepted
Languages spoken
Pricing
- Tarifs min. (en €) Tarifs max. (en €)
- Base rate - full rate adult3€50
- Reduced rate3€
- Gratuities
- Supplement for guide3€
- Supplement for guide2€50
- Base rate - full rate adult1€
- Free for all
Payment method
- Vouchers
- Carte bleue
- Postal or bank cheques
- Cash
Opening
From 01/04/2023 to 05/11/2023
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayDe 10:00 à 12:30 et de 14:00 à 18:00
- ThursdayDe 10:00 à 12:30 et de 14:00 à 18:00
- FridayDe 10:00 à 12:30 et de 14:00 à 18:00
- SaturdayDe 10:00 à 12:30 et de 14:00 à 18:00
- SundayDe 10:00 à 12:30 et de 14:00 à 18:00
- ThursdayDe 10:00 à 12:30 et de 14:00 à 18:00
