'''Les Andelys''' is a town on the river Seine in the Haute-Normandie region of northern France, some 20 miles north-east of Evreux. As the name might suggest, Les Andelys is divided into its two original components of Grand-Andely and Petit-Andely.
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By car
From Paris, take autoroute A86, then A15 in the direction of Cergy. Continue on N14 in the direction of Rouen. Exit after Les Thilliers en Vexin in the direction of Les Andelys
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Take autoroute A13 in the direction of Rouen. Exit at Gaillon and follow in the direction of Les Andelys.
From Rouen, take national-road N14 in the direction of Paris. Exit after Grainville in the direction of Les Andelys.
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Take autoroute A13 in the direction of Paris. Exit at Gaillon and follow in the direction of Les Andelys.
By train
The nearest SNCF train stations are '''Vernon''' and '''Gaillon Aubevoye''', both situated on the Paris-Rouen line. For information call +33 (0)8 36 67 68 69.
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'''Chateau Gaillard''' [http://les-andelys.com/chateau-gaillard/] 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''' [http://les-andelys.com/church/] 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''' [http://les-andelys.com/church/] 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''' [http://les-andelys.com/sightseeing/] 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''' [http://givernews.com/?2006/07/12/89-le-beffroi-des-andelys] located 93 rue de la Sous-Prefecture.
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'''A Walk on the Seine Banks''' [http://les-andelys.com/sightseeing/] The town of Les Andelys lies in a tight bend of the Seine. The valley has been shaped by the river, forming white cliffs. A walk on the riverside offers beautiful views on the ruined castle Chateau-Gaillard, the old houses of Petit-Andely and the Seine valley.
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Hotel
'''La Chaine d Or''' [http://giverny.org/hotels/chainedor/] is a 3 stars Hotel Restaurant dating back from 1751 located in a charming setting along The Seine river in the Petit-Andely center with its half-timbered houses and its 12th century church. The french gastronomic restaurant is listed in most major french restaurant guides.
'''Andelys Hotel''' [http://giverny.org/hotels/moderne/] is a 2 stars, modestly priced, clean, comfortable and friendly city centre hotel. (Note: the hotel has no restaurant itself).
4 stars and 3 stars hotels in the surroundings [http://les-andelys.com/hotel/]
B and B
'''La Haye Gaillard''' [http://giverny.org/hotels/hamot/] This farm in business (no animal) is located in the countryside amid wheat, flax and colza fields cultivated by the owner. It was built in the 19th Century by an engineer of Ferdinand de Lesseps, the creator of the Suez Canal, and recently renewed. It is a perfect place to stay if you are looking for a very quiet environment in the countryside.
'''Les Burons''' [http://giverny.org/hotels/lelievre/] This B&B is located on the highs of Les Andelys. It is surrounded by a large flowered garden. The place is very quiet, fields and countryside begin just behind the estate.
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'''La Berverie''' [http://giverny.org/hotels/berverie/] This old brick and half-timbered mansion house is right in the centre of the old town of Les Andelys and its garden is overlooking the river Seine.
Other B&B in the surroundings [http://les-andelys.com/hotel/]
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