Château Gaillard
Les Andelys, France
Château Gaillard is a medieval architecture castle in Les Andelys, France, commissioned by Richard I of England and once occupied by the Duchy of Normandy. This classified historical monument is one of the most looked-up sights in France on English Wikipedia, ranking 75th, and is one of 125 sights in France listed on this website, with 120,000 visitors in 2024.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months of July and August, when daily highs reach 22 °C and lows are 14 °C. Rainfall is relatively consistent throughout the year, though December is the wettest month with about 85 mm of rain, and October follows with about 80 mm.
To reach the site, travelers can fly into Beauvais-Tillé airport in Beauvais, which is 57 km away, or travel from Paris, located 81 km from the castle. The site is approximately 31.7 km from Rouen Cathedral, which can be visited as part of a trip. The castle is open every day of the week, from Monday to Sunday, between 08:00 and 20:00.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 70 | 54 | 63 | 55 | 68 | 60 | 65 | 53 | 60 | 80 | 69 | 85 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
