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Château Gaillard Les Andelys📷 Geertivp, CC BY-SA 4.0

Château Gaillard

Les Andelys, France

History

Richard the Lionheart’s castle, built in two years from 1196, on a chalk spur above a loop of the Seine. The grounds and viewpoint are free to walk around; a narrow lane leads up to a small car park.

Nearest town
Les Andelys, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
49.2381, 1.4032

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping de l'Île des Trois RoisCampsite
    1 km from Château Gaillard
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping l'Île AdelineCampsite
    15 km from Château Gaillard
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
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  • Camping Saint-PaulMotorhome stopover
    19 km from Château Gaillard · 12 pitches
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  • Camping Muncipal Saint-PaulCampsite
    19 km from Château Gaillard
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  • Camp' EureCampsite
    20 km from Château Gaillard · 57 pitches
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  • Camping Municipal de L’aulnaieCampsite
    22 km from Château Gaillard · 118 pitches
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All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Château Gaillard?

Château Gaillard is in Les Andelys, France, at GPS 49.2381, 1.4032. It is about 32 km from Rouen.

Can you camp near Château Gaillard?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping de l'Île des Trois Rois, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 16 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Château Gaillard?

Château Gaillard is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Seine valley: Giverny, Rouen and the abbeys.

What is there to see near Château Gaillard?

Places worth a stop nearby: Claude Monet’s house and gardens (20 km), Rouen Cathedral (32 km), Jumièges Abbey (47 km) and Palace of Versailles (71 km).

When is the best time to visit Château Gaillard?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)