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1. Château Gaillard
Château Gaillard was built in a mere two years, between 1196 and 1198, by Richard the Lionheart, King of England and the Duke of Normandy, to protect Rouen against French forces. The castle was captured by Philip II after a six-month siege infamous for the extent of its carnage. Destroyed by Henry IV in 1603, the dramatic ruin still presides over the town with a grandeur that recalls its colorful, and often tragic, history. The town hosts medieval festivals in the château in spring and summer to bring to life its rich history.
Le Chemin du Château Gaillard, Les Andelys, Normandy, 27700, France02–32–54–41–93Sight Details
Rate Includes: €3.20; guided tour €4.50; Combined ticket Château-Gaillard + Museum Nicolas Poussin: €5., Apr.–Nov., daily 10–1 and 2–6. Closed Tues. morning -
2. Le Grand-Andely
Les Andelys's many-layered history illustrates important events in the history of France. Vestiges of its Gallo-Roman past are hidden in the cobbled streets of Le Grand-Andely, starting with a lovely frieze preserved in the wall of the military school. The Collégiale Notre Dame des Andelys church was rebuilt in 1225 over the ruins of a former church founded by Queen Clotilde, wife of Clovis Ier, the third king of France, upon his death in AD 511. The miraculous waters of the adjacent Fontaine de Saint Clotilde flowed in answer to the queen's prayers on behalf of thirsty workmen digging the church foundations in the heat, which turned the waters of a nearby fountain into wine (alas, no more). Maps of the town are available at the tourist office, though the sites are generally well marked and can be easily discovered on your own.
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3. Le Petit-Andely
Stroll along the Petit Andely, a delightful fishing village that extends to the foot of the Château Gaillard, founded in the 12th century by Richard the Lion Heart to accommodate workers building his mighty fortress. Pretty cobbled streets lead to the gothic Saint-Sauveur church (containing one of the finest organs in France) built concurrently with the castle, surrounded by lovely half-timbered buildings. The best views of the white cliffs along the river, riverboats meandering the Seine, and the lush Norman countryside can be had here.
Les Andelys, Normandy, 27700, France -
4. Musée Nicolas Poussin
Though the Museum takes his name, France's greatest 17th-century painter, born in the nearby hamlet of Villers, is represented by only a single masterpiece. But there's plenty more of interest here, with each room depicting some aspect of Les Andelys' history: Gallo-Roman archeological finds, plein air paintings from the Rouen School, the objects illustrating the religious heritage of Normandy, and a collection of artworks from the collection of the Duke of Penthièvre, son of Louis XIV and his mistress Madame de Montespan, who was also the Lord of Andely.
Rue Sainte-Clotilde, Les Andelys, Normandy, 27700, France02–32–54–31–78Sight Details
Rate Includes: €3.20; combined ticket Château-Gaillard + Museum Nicolas Poussin: €5, Mar.–Nov., Wed.–Mon. 2–6 -
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