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View of Château-Gaillard – Château Gaillard loop from Les Andelys

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France
Normandy

View of Château-Gaillard – Château Gaillard loop from Les Andelys

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View of Château-Gaillard – Château Gaillard loop from Les Andelys

01:39

5.44km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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212 m

View of Château-Gaillard

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View of Les Andelys and Château-Gaillard from the banks of the Seine. The majestic fortress of King Richard the Lionheart dominates the valley from its rocky spur.

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3.29 km

Château Gaillard stands on a rocky spur above the Seine. The panoramic view of the meandering river is magnificent.

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3.44 km

Château Gaillard

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The fortified tower can be visited from Wednesday to Sunday as part of a guided tour

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3.64 km

View of Château Gaillard

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The upper parking lot of the castle ruins including a great view of the

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4.43 km

Château Gaillard, Les Andelys

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on the Seine by bike

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4.82 km

In Gallo-Roman times, two villages lay here: an important religious center and a small fishing village. Over the centuries, Le Grand and Le Petit Andelys grew towards each other, and they now form one town. Les Andelys has a strategic location, above a bend in the Seine. It is logical, therefore, that the French crown wanted to gain control of this place, as the way to the sea was then open. Between 1196 and 1198, Richard the Lionheart, King of England and Duke of Normandy, had the Château Gaillard built. He did this on a chalk cliff to protect the duchy and the capital Rouen. It was a true masterpiece of military architecture, far ahead of its time. Nevertheless, the structure proved unable to withstand the attacks of Philip Augustus in 1204. During the Hundred Years' War, the fort was recaptured by the English. But as artillery developed further, the fort was abandoned.

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5.35 km

Beautiful chateau, even better from above

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5.44 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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1.81 km

1.34 km

1.08 km

636 m

576 m

Surfaces

1.71 km

1.48 km

1.35 km

830 m

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May 29, 2022,Chateu Gaillard
Start at the Trois Rois campsite. Follow the main road out of town (not the foot and cycle path) then up the Chemin Hamel, difficult tour, small paths, partly overgrown and difficult to find. Beautiful views of the Seine valley. Visiting the inner part of the castle is only possible at certain times. Then a short stroll through Petit Andelys.

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