To do · Le Petit Andely
Photo: Aurélien Papa / CD27
Château Gaillard
Richard the Lionheart's fortress of 1198, built in record time to bar the Seine upstream of Rouen; Philippe Auguste took it in 1204, bringing Normandy into the kingdom of France. The reward for the climb is a view over one of the finest loops of the Seine.
| What | To do |
|---|---|
| Ages | All ages; family visits for 5–18 (best from 8) and for 5–7. |
| Where | Le Petit Andely, Les Andelys |
| Address | Chemin de Château Gaillard, 27700 Les Andelys |
| Season and hours | Wednesday–Sunday 10:00–12:30 and 14:00–18:00 until 1 November; closed Monday and Tuesday, open on public holidays. |
| Getting there | About 30 min by car from Giverny |
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Checked on nouvelle-normandie-tourisme.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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