Les Andelys: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
In Les Andelys, Château-Gaillard represents a multifaceted history: the fortress was built between 1196 and 1198 as a defensive stronghold to protect the Seine and the city of Rouen. Château-Gaillard has been listed as a historic monument since 1862. The Lower Courtyard and the advanced work of Château-Gaillard are freely accessible all year round.
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History
The Église du Grand-Andely, also known as the Église Notre-Dame-du-Grand-Andely, has likewise been classified as a historic monument since 1840. The Musée Nicolas Poussin is housed in a former 18th-century townhouse. It traces the history of Les Andelys from prehistoric times through to the industrial activities of the 20th century and displays Nicolas Poussin’s painting “Coriolan supplié par sa famille”.
Culture
The Collégiale Notre-Dame des Andelys features a remarkable collection of 16th-century stained-glass windows. The Église Saint-Sauveur is a Gothic church; its present building was begun in the 13th century and not completed until the middle of the 14th century. In Les Andelys, the “Au fil de l’eau et des rues” promenade follows the course of the Gambon and the Grand Rang.
Nature and Trails
The Boucle Richard Cœur de Lion is a 10-kilometre hiking trail in Les Andelys. There are also signposted hiking trails and the long-distance GR2 trail. The Chemin du Genévrier is a nature trail that takes 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The area around Château-Gaillard is designated as an Espace Naturel Sensible; numerous animal and plant species thrive there, including several orchid species. The Sentier du Genévrier leads into this natural area and allows visitors to discover typical animals, insects and plants from its various habitats. The numerous rocks along the Seine near Les Andelys offer opportunities for climbing. From a launch site on the hillsides, you can paraglide over a panorama crossed by the Seine loop.
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