Château de Gisors, Gisors
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Medieval treasures of Gisors in one day
3 attractions · 3h 7min · transit route
Tickets ~€9
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About Château de Gisors
The Château de Gisors is a magnificent 11th-century Norman fortress perched atop one of Europe's largest artificial mounds, standing 30 meters high. Built in 1097 by William II of England and later expanded by Henry I, the castle features an impressive octagonal stone keep that remains one of the best-preserved shell keeps in France. The fortress served as a crucial defensive stronghold on the frontier between English Normandy and the French royal domain, witnessing centuries of Anglo-French conflicts.
Château de Gisors — Planning Your Visit
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Guided Tour
RecommendedIncludes access to the octagonal keep and underground cellars. Tours available April-September daily except Tuesday. Maximum 18 visitors per tour.
In day plans, the recommended ticket is pre-selected and included in the total price.
Combine with 2 nearby attractions for a full day
From €9 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
In 1946, the castle's former guide Roger Lhomoy claimed to have discovered a hidden underground chapel containing 19 stone sarcophagi and 30 chests of treasure after secretly digging beneath the fortress. His sensational claim prompted French Culture Minister André Malraux to order a military excavation in the 1960s, but nothing was ever found - the treasure hunt even damaged some of the castle's ancient ruins.
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Medieval treasures of Gisors in one day
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Nearby Attractions
The Washhouse of Gisors (Le Lavoir de Gisors)
Collegiate Church of Our Lady of Andelys
Sainte-Clotilde Fountain (Fontaine Sainte-Clotilde)
The Washhouse of Gisors (Le Lavoir de Gisors)
Collegiate Church of Our Lady of Andelys
Sainte-Clotilde Fountain (Fontaine Sainte-Clotilde)