Château de Gaillon, Gaillon
Plan your visit
Renaissance Castle and Tropical Zoo from Vernon
2 attractions · 6h 23min · transit route · 2 cities
Tickets ~€25 · Transport ~€17.13
Step-by-step route with transport options and cost breakdown
About Château de Gaillon
The Château de Gaillon is recognized as the very first Renaissance château in France, predating even the famous Loire Valley castles. Built between 1498 and 1510 by Cardinal Georges d'Amboise, Archbishop of Rouen and First Minister to King Louis XII, the château introduced Italian Renaissance architecture to France after the Cardinal's diplomatic missions to Northern Italy where he met Leonardo da Vinci. The site features a blend of Gothic and Italian Renaissance elements, with the original gardens designed by Italian landscape architect Pacello da Mercogliano and later redesigned by André Le Nôtre.
Château de Gaillon — Planning Your Visit
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Guided Tour
RecommendedSelf-Guided Tour
Family Package
Family TicketSpecial rate for families with multiple children
In day plans, the recommended ticket is pre-selected and included in the total price.
The famous fountain at Gaillon was commissioned on September 14, 1506 from Genoese sculptors Agostino Solari, Antonio della Porta, and Pace Gazini. It was a gift from the Republic of Venice to Cardinal d'Amboise and was considered the most beautiful fountain in France at the time. Today, pieces of this Renaissance masterpiece can be found in museums including the Louvre.
Travel Plans for Château de Gaillon
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Day Routes
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Gaillon
Nearby Attractions
Saint-Sauveur Church (Église Saint-Sauveur)
Sainte-Clotilde Fountain (Fontaine Sainte-Clotilde)
Saint-Sauveur Church (Église Saint-Sauveur)