
Historic Les Andelys in one day
Les Andelys • One-Day City Plan
This itinerary takes you through the medieval and religious heritage of charming Les Andelys in Normandy. Begin with the magnificent Château Gaillard, Richard the Lionheart's fortress offering stunning Seine valley views, then explore two remarkable Gothic churches - Saint-Sauveur with its rare 17th-century Ingout organ and the cathedral-sized Collégiale Notre-Dame featuring spectacular 16th-century stained glass. Visit the Nicolas Poussin Museum to see the master's classical paintings and decorative arts, and stop by the legendary Sainte-Clotilde Fountain. Important: Château Gaillard and the museum are seasonal attractions (late March to early November only). The castle is closed Monday-Tuesday, while the museum closes Tuesdays. Plan this itinerary for Wednesday-Sunday during the season. Total walking distance is approximately 2.8 km.
Overview
Planning a day in Les Andelys? This step-by-step itinerary covers the best of Les Andelys in one day — 5 attractions with exact walking times between each stop, entrance fees per person, and transport alternatives.
Plan around 3h 59min to visit 5 attractions along the way. Budget roughly €45: about €8 on entrance tickets, around €2 for public transit, and roughly €36 for 3 meals. You can adjust these numbers and see a full breakdown below.
Your Day Timeline — Historic Les Andelys in one day
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Château Gaillard
Château Gaillard is a magnificent medieval fortress built by King Richard I "the Lionheart" of England in just two years (1196-1198) to protect Normandy from the French King Philippe Auguste. Perched…
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Saint-Sauveur Church (Église Saint-Sauveur)
The Église Saint-Sauveur is a Gothic parish church built between 1220-1350, originally constructed to serve workers building Richard the Lionheart's Château Gaillard fortress. The church features a ra…
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Nicolas Poussin Museum
The Nicolas Poussin Museum is a certified 'Musée de France' housed in an elegant 18th-century bourgeois mansion in the heart of Les Andelys, birthplace of the renowned 17th-century classical painter N…
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Sainte-Clotilde Fountain (Fontaine Sainte-Clotilde)
The Fontaine Sainte-Clotilde is a historic spring connected to Queen Clotilde, wife of Merovingian King Clovis I, who founded the first abbey in Normandy here in 511 AD. According to legend, when cons…
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Collegiate Church of Our Lady of Andelys
The Collégiale Notre-Dame des Andelys is a magnificent Gothic church built between 1215 and 1320 on the site of an ancient abbey founded by Sainte Clotilde in 511 AD, making it one of the oldest relig…
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