The Best Attractions In Les Andelys

France, a ride round Les Andelys and Chateau Gaillard on a Kawasaki Versys

A short ride round the lovely town of Les Andelys and upto the Chateau Gaillard overlooking the town. I was quite happy to have the versys on those steep narrow roads upto the chateau.

Travel - Paris Side Trips - Seine Cruise, Giverny

Although we begin and end in Paris, this video is about two lovely day-trips - - a cruise on the Seine near Les Andelys, and an afternoon in Giverny to see Monet's studio and gardens.

Visiting Vernon, France, 23rd May 2018

I had to pass through this town on my way from Calais to Azay le Ferron

Part 1 Viking River cruise to Heart of Normandy Paris France March 2016 Laurie and Don

A Viking Cruise ship trip to the heart of Normandy from Paris France. This trip is awesome, the Viking people are the best.
We travel from Paris LePecq to Roen France, taking in Notre Dame Cathedral, through Giverny and Monet's garden, then to Vernon, and the many Cathedrals including where Richard the Lion Hearted's heart is entombed. Then back through the town where Richard the Lion Hearted's Castle was built. Les Andelys.
Enjoy these as we have. Viking cruise lines have only experts operating their ships, as program directors (Thank you Ken), and guides. The best we have been around by far. The food incredible.
We were able to go to a ceremony at the American burial monument at the Omaha Beach area of Normandy. Unbelievable. Moving, and very emotional experience.

Travel with Scenic | Experience the Gems of the Seine Cruise

Take a journey down a river of dreams. This splendid waterway cuts through the heart of Paris, before winding its way along some of the most celebrated sites in northern France.
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The Seine isn’t the largest river in Europe, or even France, but it may be the most renowned and for good reason.

This splendid waterway cuts through the heart of Paris, before winding its way along some of the most celebrated sites in Northern France.

And it is only fitting that you discover the Gems of the Seine courtesy of our very own gem.

Custom built to sail the Seine, the Scenic Gem is pure, nautical comfort. And as you enter it’s warm, inviting embrace you’ll soon begin to experience the splendour of Scenic’s all-inclusive, luxury package.

Day 2 sees the Scenic Gem glide gracefully through the Isle-de-France region to our first gem, Les Andelys.

Freechoice comes in the form of either a leisurely hike to King Richard the Lionheart’s Chateau Gaillard, or journey to Lyons la Foret, described as one of the most beautiful villages in France.

On Day 3, you awake in Rouen. After a breakfast fit for King or Queen, it's your chance to choose your own gems of the Seine adventure.

Freechoice means a walking tour of the region, where you’ll absorb the most famous historic sites of Joan of Arc and the Rouen Cathedral, both with rich tapestries of history waiting to be unraveled.

From Rouen Freechoice takes you to the Somme battlefields themselves, for a poignant full-day excursion commemorating the 100 years since that horrific World War I battle which claimed the lives of more than 150,000 soldiers. It is a touching step back into time, which is sure to elicit emotion within all who attend.

After honouring the memory of those who fought so bravely all those years ago, a lighter start to day 5 as you’ll find yourself falling in love with the scenery while we cruise toward the English Channel.

Later in the day, use your Freechoice option to explore Honfleur at your leisure. You’ll be delighted by its quaint architecture, relaxed coastal town atmosphere and kaleidoscope of colourful fishing boats.

Morning 6 and did we mention that the Scenic Gem is the only cruise ship that can sail all the way to Honfleur, making for a more direct trip to our next stop, the historic Normandy beaches.

As you wander them, allow your mind to drift emotionally back in time and replay the D-Day landings exactly where they took place. Then, at the landing museum, you’ll be immediately struck by the somber
ambience surrounding the 9,387 graves of the Normandy Cemetery.

As you depart the poignant scene, take some time to lighten your mood and walk Normandy’s famous Calavados Route, delighting in the many charming villages that adorn the landscape.

After a touching day 6, Freechoice on day 7 presents a range of breathtaking options in Caudec.

And to Enrich your day’s experience, enjoy a truly unforgettable evening in Fecamp, a classical concert at the opulent Benedictine palace.

Day 8 sees your Scenic Gem cruise toward Vernon, It certainly isn’t hard to see why this region of France inspired so many famed artists to produce some of their best work.

Later in the day Freechoice will see you stop at Giverny, where you’ll gain entry to Monet’s former residence and water lily gardens.

As you relax on the morning of day 9, it won’t be long before the distinctive architecture of the medieval town of Conflans comes into view.

Freechoice today means a trip to Auvers-sur-Oise where you’ll see, among other things, the room of legendary artist Vincent van Gogh, or step inside Chantilly Castle for a guided tour of this remarkable chateau, before walking it’s fairytale parklands.

And after a leisurely afternoon of cruising, where we encourage you to indulge in the Scenic Gem’s on board amenities, the evening will see us embark on our return to the city of love, Paris, where a spectacular skyline awaits.

And so, as we begin the final stop on our voyage through the Gems of the Seine, it is only fitting that we spend one last full day in Paris.

We hope that this is a trip that has ignited your sense of wonder

Until next time, Au Revoir.

Paris, au long de la Seine et du Louvre

Un Paris touristique et discret, avec les sourires des visiteurs au long de la Seine, du Louvre, du jardin des tuileries, du musée d'Orsay, mais aussi la passerelle Senghor

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a walk along the Seine from Orsay to the Louvre. You can discover the jardin des tuileries, the little bridge Senghor, the charm of Paris in winter.

Seine River Cruise | The Seine: Paris to Normandy

Seine River Cruise | The Seine: Paris to Normandy
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Trip at a Glance

2014 marks the 70th anniversary of D-Day, and as you join us aboard this in-depth voyage from cosmopolitan Paris to the beaches of Normandy, you'll delve deeply into a region rich in history and culture. You'll start by exploring Paris, the City of Light, witnessing monuments, cathedrals, and elegant avenues made famous in film and photographs. Next, you'll embark on a Seine River Cruise through the heartland of France aboard our 120-passenger M/S Bizet, which was ranked #7 in Condé Nast Traveler's Top 40 River Cruise Ships in the World 2013 Readers' Poll: With its Sun Deck and all outside cabins, you'll enjoy uninterrupted views of orchards and fertile pastures lining the banks of the Seine. You'll disembark to visit Conflans, or Van Gogh Country, meet with a local family in Vernon during a Home-Hosted Visit, take a walking tour of Rouen (made famous by Joan of Arc), and more. Then you'll arrive in Honfleur, where moving remembrances await you as journey to the beaches of Normandy, visit the World War II Peace Memorial Museum, and pause at the somber field that is the American Military Cemetery.
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13. Château Gaillard, Frankreich. 1. Juli 2011. Video

Château Gaillard bei Les Andelys an der Seine ist eine mittelalterliche Grenzfestung.
König Richard Löwenherz lies sie in nur zwei Jahren auf einem Kalkfelsen errichten. Kosten: 50.000 Livres. Baubeginn im Jahre 1196.

CAEN, CAPITAL OF LOWER NORMANDY

Caen is the capital of northern France's Lower Normandy region. Its city center features the Château de Caen, a circa-1060 castle built by William the Conqueror. It stands on a hill flanked by the Romanesque abbeys of Saint-Étienne (or Abbaye aux Hommes) and Sainte-Trinité (or Abaye aux Dames) which date from the same period. The multimedia museum Le Mémorial is devoted to WWII and the Battle of Normandy. It is also called Memorial for Peace.

It is located 15 kilometres (9.3 miles) inland from the English Channel, two hours north-west of Paris, and connected to the south of England by the Caen-(Ouistreham)-Portsmouth ferry route. Caen is located in the centre of its northern region, and it is a centre of political, economic and cultural power. Located a few miles from the coast, the landing beaches, the bustling resort of Deauville and Cabourg, Norman Switzerland or Pays d'Auge, Caen is often considered the archetype of Normandy.

Caen is known for its historical buildings built during the reign of William the Conqueror, who was buried there, and for the Battle for Caen—heavy fighting that took place in and around Caen during the Battle of Normandy in 1944, destroying much of the city.