20 Attractions to Explore Near Château Gaillard

Activities Around

Vector image of nearby attractions

Attractions & Activities Near You

Checkout attractions and activities near your current location

All attractions near Château Gaillard

Rouen

Rouen

31.69km from Château Gaillard

Rouen, situated on the banks of the River Seine, is Normandy’s vibrant, historic and cultural capital. Wandering around the old town of Rouen, visitors will enjoy the historical ambience found in the winding cobblestone lanes, which are lined with maisons à colombages. Today, it deserves a visit for its monuments, Gothic art being particularly well represented, but also for the charm of its alleyways and the many half-timbered houses there are.

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen

31.7km from Château Gaillard

Notre-Dame de Rouen cathedral is a monument where you can read all the evolution of Gothic art. The construction of the building was undertaken in the middle of the 12th century, on the site of the Romanesque cathedral whose crypt has been preserved. The facade thus represents a precious testimony of the evolution of Gothic art from the middle of the 12th century to the beginning of the 16th century.

Le Gros-Horloge

Le Gros-Horloge

32km from Château Gaillard

Le Gros-Horloge is a beautifully decorated astronomical clock that was made in the year of 1389. It is one of the oldest working clocks in Europe. This popular tourist landmark in the old town of Rouen is flanked by a Gothic belfry from the 14th century. It was heavily damaged during the second world war. Above the clock face, a globe shows the phases of the moon. Many depictions of sheep show the importance of the wool trade. it was one of the prime attractions in this area.

Museum of Fine Arts of Rouen

Museum of Fine Arts of Rouen

32.08km from Château Gaillard

This 19th century majestic fine arts museum was established by Napoleon I. One of the richest and most visited museums in France which has an extensive and varied collection of painting, sculpture, drawing, and decorative arts in 63 rooms. The museum's exceptional Depeaux collection, consisting of paintings donation in 1909, places it at the forefront of French provincial museums for Impressionism. It is one of the worth visit places in this area.

Pont Gustave-Flaubert

Pont Gustave-Flaubert

33.61km from Château Gaillard

This vertical lift bridge across the Seine in Normandy is 56 metres tall and 55 metres long. Its deck is lifted straight up by a butterfly-shaped pulley system so tall ships can pass through. It takes 12 minutes to raise the section. It is the highest drawbridge in the world. The length of the pulling part of the bridge is 116 meters, and its general extent is much greater and reaches 670 meters. The unique design features enable the traffic of ships of various sizes.

Château d'Anet

Château d'Anet

42.29km from Château Gaillard

A majestic castle which was A jewel of French Renaissance architecture built by Philippe l'Orme in 1548. There is a sign of every renowned architects of that time. it underwent considerable and magnificent enlargement in the future and It is now one of the notable architecture in this area. The château is especially noted for its exterior, notably the Fountain of Diana is also the main attraction here.

Abbaye de Jumièges

Abbaye de Jumièges

47.52km from Château Gaillard

Jumièges is one of the most famous abbeys in Normandy which was founded Founded in the 7th century by Saint Philibert. It was transformed into a stone quarry after the French Revolution, the remains are magisterial and offer an unforgettable vision. Jumièges Abbey was called “the most beautiful ruin in France”, and benefited from the image of an outdoor site impregnated with Romanticism.

The Grand Trianon

The Grand Trianon

69.51km from Château Gaillard

The Grand Trianon was a beautiful mansion which was erected by Jules Hardouin-Mansart in 1687 on the site of the former ‘Porcelain Trianon’. Heavily influenced by Italian architecture, the palace is set over a single storey flanked by a courtyard on one side and gardens on the other. It was set within its own park, which includes the Petit Trianon castle. It was one of the beautiful castles which were set in a beautiful surrounding.

Hall of Mirrors

Hall of Mirrors

71.08km from Château Gaillard

The Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles, France was constructed on what was once a terrace designed by Le Vau. This is a grand Baroque style gallery and one of the most emblematic rooms in the Royal Palace The Hall of Mirrors, the most famous room in the Palace, was built to replace this large terrace designed by the architect Louis Le Vau, which opened onto the garden. This hall has been the scene of events of great historic significance, including the Proclamation of the German Empire

Palace of Versailles

Palace of Versailles

71.08km from Château Gaillard

The Palace of Versailles is an opulent complex and former royal residence outside of Paris. It was a simple hunting lodging and later a small château with a moat occupied the site until 1661. The Palace was stripped of all its furnishings after the French Revolution, but many pieces have been returned and many of the palace rooms have been restored. The Palace of Versailles has been listed as a World Heritage Site for 30 years and is one of the greatest achievements in French 17th century art.

Grande Arche de la Defense

Grande Arche de la Defense

71.8km from Château Gaillard

The Grande Arche is the emblematic monument of the La Défense business district. This monument was shaped like a door that opens out into the world, the extremely modern design of the Grande Arche is highly original and must be experienced in person. This monument was dedicated to humanity and the humanitarian ideals of the nation. This mysterious and symbolic monument dominates the skyline of central Paris and can be seen from the Louvre pyramid.

Château de Maintenon

Château de Maintenon

73.66km from Château Gaillard

Château de Maintenon is better known as the residence of Madame de Maintenon, Louis XIV's wife. There are a beautiful garden and an aqueduct and also there is a small church, Saint-Nicolas. The castle has been classified as a Monument Historique since 1944 by the French Ministry of Culture. One of the nice examples of the French architecture and also a nice place to hang out.

Louis Vuitton Foundation

Louis Vuitton Foundation

74.45km from Château Gaillard

The Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris is a private modern and contemporary art center and museum, whose iconic building was designed by Frank Gehry. Through its exhibitions, the Foundation is committed to promoting modern and contemporary artistic creation and to helping it reach a growing audience in France and internationally. It runs as a legally separate, nonprofit entity as part of LVMH's promotion of art and culture.

Bois de Boulogne

Bois de Boulogne

74.45km from Château Gaillard

Bois de Boulogne has become the largest spot for relaxation in the west of Paris. Later it was the hunting ground for the Kings of France with a surface area of 850 hectares. It offers numerous walkways, 28 km of bridleways, and 15 km of touristic cycle routes. There are so many facilities, which have been designed to suit everyone, such as playgrounds for children, the Musée en Herbe, picnic areas, bicycle hire and boat hire on the Lac Inférieur, the Auteuil and Longchamp racecourses, restaura

Jardin d'Acclimatation

Jardin d'Acclimatation

74.78km from Château Gaillard

The Garden of acclimatization is an amusement park and pleasure of the 16 th arrondissement of Paris, along the Bois de Boulogne. This green space covers 19 hectares, between the Porte de Neuilly and the Porte des Sablons at the edge of the Bois de Boulogne, along the Boulevard Maurice-Barrès located in Neuilly-sur-Seine. It was one of the nice locations where you can spend a nice time.

Musée Marmottan Monet

Musée Marmottan Monet

75.74km from Château Gaillard

The Musée Marmottan Monet is home to the largest collection of the works of the painter Claude Monet. It features a collection of art ranging 700 years, from the 13th century to the 20th century, with over three hundred Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works by Claude Monet. In addition, it houses the Wildenstein Collection of illuminated manuscripts and the Jules and Paul Marmottan collection of Napoleonic era art and furniture as well as Italian and Flemish primitive paintings.

Place Charles de Gaulle

Place Charles de Gaulle

76.5km from Château Gaillard

The Place Charles de Gaulle is often known as the Place de l’Etoile or stars square, which is due to the roads all intersecting this notorious junction, yet it is probably most famous for being the location of the Arc de Triomphe that is the famous large triumphal arch monument in Paris. The pavilions in the gardens are used as tearooms, restaurants, and theatres. The Grand Palais and the Petit Palais, built for the International Exposition of 1900, sit on the south side of the avenue.

Arc de Triomphe

Arc de Triomphe

76.56km from Château Gaillard

The Arc de Triomphe, at the center of the Place de l'Étoile and the western end of the Champs-Elysées, is a very famous monument in Paris. It is a large arch, but it is not possible to drive underneath it. It is an iconic symbol of French national identity and took 30 years to build. The Arc de Triomphe provides a glimpse into France’s social past as well as spectacular views across central Paris.

Trocadéro Gardens

Trocadéro Gardens

76.94km from Château Gaillard

An open space that has a spectacular garden and provides exceptional views of the Eiffel Tower across the River Seine located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. This space was built for the 1937 World’s Fair in Paris, the gardens align perfectly with the base of the Eiffel Tower. Today this beautiful space plays a role in popular seasonal events throughout the year. There are also fountains and an array of sculptures and so more to see.

Musée national des arts asiatiques Guimet

Musée national des arts asiatiques Guimet

76.99km from Château Gaillard

The National Museum of Asian Arts - Guimet is an Asian art museum located in Paris , inaugurated in 1889. It bears the name of Émile Guimet, an industrialist and scholar from Lyon who, thanks to his travels, brings together important collections of Asian art objects. It brings together, over an area of ​​4000 m², many masterpieces of this continent. Some of the museum's artifacts were collected from Southeast Asia by French authorities during the colonial period.

Map of attractions near Château Gaillard

Hotels near Château Gaillard

Hotels to stay near Château Gaillard

Stars:

Guest rating:

Good

Stars:

Guest rating:

Excellent

Stars:

Guest rating:

Very Good

Know more about Château Gaillard

Château Gaillard

Château Gaillard

27700 Les Andelys, France

Château Gaillard is a 12th-century castle built by Richard the Lion-Heart on the Andelys cliff overlooking the Seine River in France. The castle was long plundered for its stones as building materials so that by 1573 it had already dissolved into an uninhabited ruin. In 1862, Château Gaillard was designated a Monument Historique. It was also one of the earliest European castles to use machicolations.