Lyons La Forêt & Château Gaillard
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Port
Rouen (Paris), France
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$135
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Spend a day in rural France with an exterior visit to the grounds of Château Gaillard. Discover this manmade wonder and an equally charming medieval village nearby that remains largely intact.
Transfer from the pier to Les Andelys, where you'll begin your day in rural France with an outside visit to Château Gaillard. Standing on a hill overlooking the River Seine, Château Gaillard was built during the 12th century by Richard the Lionheart — King of England and Duke of Normandy. The chateau was the capstone of the vast defense system restricting access to Normandy — an impressive stronghold indeed.
Nearby, at the quaint and pretty village of Lyons La Forêt, set on the River Lieure, walk with your guide to admire façades decked with half-timbering, bricks and colorful daub.
Please note: Wear sturdy non-skid walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water.