Les Andelys is a town on the river Seine in the Upper Normandy region of northern France, some 30 km northeast of Évreux. As the name might suggest, Les Andelys is divided into its two original components: Grand-Andely and Petit-Andely.
From Paris:
Option 1: Take the A86, then the A15, towards Cergy. Continue on the N14 towards Rouen. Exit after Les Thilliers-en-Vexin towards Les Andelys.
Option 2: Take the A13 towards Rouen. Exit at Gaillon and go towards Les Andelys.
From Rouen:
Option 1: Take the N14 towards Paris. Exit after Grainville Option 1: Les Andelys.
Option 2: Take the A13 towards Paris. Exit at Gaillon and follow towards Les Andelys.
The nearest SNCF train stations are Vernon and Gaillon Aubevoye, both on the Paris-Rouen line. For information call +33 (0)8 36 67 68 69.
Château Gaillard, 49.238128°, 1.402753°. This fortress was dreamed of, skillfully designed and built by the fiery Richard I of England, feudal Duke of Normandy, better known as Richard the Lionheart. Like its creator, the stronghold of Les Andelys calls to mind strength, power, invincibility. Yet, the virtually impregnable fortress would live only a few years, just like Richard, who was too confident in his talents as a warrior.
Petit Andely Saint Sauveur Church, 49.2422°, 1.3998°. Building Chateau-Gaillard required the presence of over three thousands workers in les Andelys. The Saint-Sauveur church was built for them. Works started in 1198 and were finished four years later, in 1202, that is why the church has an outstanding unity.
Grand Andely Notre Dame Collegiate Church, 49.2475°, 1.4222°. This is the very place where the Queen Clotilde, wife of Clovis, founded the first Norman abbey in 511. The construction of the present church started in the 13th century and spread over a period of 500 years.
Sainte Clotilde Miraculous Spring. Sainte Clotilde was the wife of Clovis, the first christian king of the Franks. According to the legend, the spring appeared during the digging of foundations. Upon Sainte Clotilde prayers, water would have turned into wine to quench the thirst of the builders!
Half timbered house and belfry of la Madeleine, 93 rue de la Sous-Prefecture.
Château de Gaillon, Allée de l'Ermitage, 27600 Gaillon (15 km from Les Andelys, via the D313), 49.161111°, 1.329722°, +33 2 32 53 86 40. W–M 09:30–12:30, 14:00–18:00; Closed Tu. Beautiful white Renaissance château, that is nowadays distinctly battered-looking, of which the gatehouse is the most impressive retained element. Adults: €4, children over 6 €3, under 6 free. Pay an extra €2 p.p. for a guided tour. 2017-10-23
La Berverie. This old brick and half-timbered mansion house is in the centre of the old town of Les Andelys and its garden is overlooking the river Seine. Walking distance from Petit.
Camping Lisle de Trois Rois. A reasonaly (7 ha, 300 pitches) large camping/caravan/motor home site on the edge of Petit Andelys. It has the usual sanitation blocks, electricity and chemical diaposal points. It also has a bar and snack restaurant, a petanque court, a childrens' play area and a swimming pool. It has pitches on the Seine and on a small lake. It is situated adjacent to Les Andelys bridge over the Seine, within easy walking distance of Petit Andelys.
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