Chateau Gaillard
At 40km from Rouen, Chateau Gaillard is a classified historic monument (classified 1852) standing in ruins above the village of Les Andelys.
The castle was built by Richard the Lionheart in 1196, and remained intact until Henry IV had it destroyed in 1603. In the interim it had a colourful history, including the terrible siege of 1203 in which many hundreds died of hunger in the castle, part of the wars between England and France at that epoque.
Various sieges and imprisonments continued during the centuries that followed - including the imprisonment (and death) of the adulterous wife of Louis X. In 1417 the castle held out against a siege by the English for 16 months, eventually failing because the last rope that was being used to get water from the wells broke.
But the ruins remain, a romantic and evocative sight on the hill with far reaching views over the Seine Valley, and are a highlight of a visit to the region. History oozes from the castle, a fascinating testament to the events that have taken place here.
(Read about the Siege of Chateau Gaillard or see more detail about Chateau Gaillard at our castles in France section)
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Places to visit near Chateau Gaillard, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Chateau Gaillard.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
23 km: Giverny Gardens (Renowned Monet gardens) 30 km: La Roche-Guyon (Most beautiful village) 18 km: Lyons-la-Foret (Most beautiful village)
See also Chateau Gaillard (version Francais)
