Richard the Lionheart – King of England and Duke of Normandy built Chateau Gaillard in two years! From 1196 – 1198. Two Years! It was built to protect both the Seine River and Rouen from the powerful King of France Philippe Auguste. These two had set out on a crusade to the Holy Land earlier but had a falling out.
This fortress even though it’s in ruins is impressive. It stands tall overlooking the river Seine and the town of Les Andelys. In 1862, Chateau Gaillard was declared a National Heritage Site.
Our first glimpse of the Chateau was from our ship that was docked at the village of Les Andelys. Impressive from afar.
Our first glimpse of Chateau Gaillard
Please enjoy the photos.
Chateau Gaillard
Chateau Gaillard
Chateau Gaillard
Chateau Gaillard
Chateau Gaillard
The view is stunning
What a view!
Chateau Gaillard – stunning views
Les Andelys
The magical Seine River
That view!
Chateau Gaillard
Stunning Views
An Island on the Seine River. I think the house is now abandoned
Les Andelys and the Island
Chateau Gaillard
Bree – me and the Chateau in the background
Les Andely France
Our cruise ship
They have many events during the year at the Chateau. If your interested in Medieval events then this is the place for it. Medieval camps, weaponary, jousting!
The area is renowned not only for its architecture and history but also its ecological aspect for its fauna and flora.
Some of our tour decided to walk down to the Chateau and then make their way into town. Muriel and I decided not to. August in France is hot! This day was one of the hottest we had experienced. A few pictures of the Chateau and the view then we hopped back onto our air-conditioned coach and back to the village of Les Andelys. Mind you I could have looked at this view for hours. Perhaps Richard the Lionheart also loved looking at the view!
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Fascinating!! The pictures are great!
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thank you
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It was as if I was there. Thank you for this. 😊
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Thank you very much
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Wow, a very bucolic, impressive view indeed. I’m quite curious about that house on the island on the Seine River, the one you think might be abandoned. Looks beautiful & a little mysterious! 🙂
Caz xx
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Our guide did tell us about the house on the island and I thought I wrote it down but can’t find it anywhere. Oh yes very mysterious….
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Wow. Now I’m gonna need to go here!
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Oh do…The village is amazing too..
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Stunning views for sure Bree. I love those castle walls. It definitely makes an impression!! Xx
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The views! Yes it did make a huge impression
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looked like a beautiful day
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Oh it was Paula…hot but beautiful
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