Château Gaillard
Château-Gaillard (Les Andelys)
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Les Andelys
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Château Gaillard is a historic medieval fortress located in Les Andelys, France. Constructed between 1196 and 1198 under the orders of Richard the Lionheart, King of England and Duke of Normandy, this impressive castle was strategically built on a limestone cliff overlooking the Seine River. The fortress was designed to protect the Duchy of Normandy from French invaders and showcases advanced military architecture of the time, including concentric walls and a robust keep. Despite its formidable defenses, Château Gaillard fell to the French forces of King Philip II in 1204.
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