Why visit Les Andelys?
Why visit Les Andelys? Three good reasons, a one-day itinerary, and a simple solution for getting there at the time that suits you.
Les Andelys is dominated by Château-Gaillard, the fortress of Richard the Lionheart, perched above a loop of the Seine. The view over the river is one of the most beautiful in Normandy.
Located in Eure, about 100 km from Paris and 40 km from Rouen, Les Andelys is perfect for a day trip or a weekend away. The town is easy to explore on foot once you arrive: it is the outward journey and the return trip in the evening that require planning.
Must-see spots in Les Andelys
- 1. Château-Gaillard
- 2. The loops of the Seine
- 3. The river banks and their guinguettes (open-air cafés)
The best time to visit: During sunny days, for the walk up to the castle.
A day in Les Andelys, hour by hour
| 9:00 AM | Pick-up at your address in a private car, coffee on board, scheduled arrival 1 hour 05 minutes later. |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | First visit: Château-Gaillard. |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch in the town centre, enjoying Norman specialities and local products. |
| 3:00 PM | The loops of the Seine. |
| 5:00 PM | The river banks and their guinguettes. |
| 7:00 PM | Return journey to your address, Paris, or the airport, with your driver at the agreed meeting point. |
Train, bus, or private chauffeur for Les Andelys?
Les Andelys is served by the Gaillon-Aubevoye train station, on the Paris Saint-Lazare – Gaillon line, followed by a 10 km drive. Under normal conditions, allow 1 hour 15 minutes for the train, plus a 15-minute drive from the station. It is a good solution when everything runs smoothly. The regional bus between Gaillon and Les Andelys is timed for school schedules, not for travellers.
| Solution | Door-to-door duration | Downsides |
|---|---|---|
| Train Paris Saint-Lazare → Gaillon-Aubevoye station | 1 h 15, then 15 min + transfer times | Fixed times, luggage to carry, early last departure |
| Regional bus | Often 3 hours or more | Few departures, no evening service |
| Private car with chauffeur | 1 h 05 without changes | Traffic congestion during peak hours |
Our shuttle service steps in when the railway doesn’t: strikes, track work, cancelled trains, missed connections, night flights, or simply when you are travelling with children, professional equipment, or too much luggage for a train platform. We pick you up at your address at a time decided by you, and drop you off at Les Andelys with no changes required.
How to get to Les Andelys — and leave
Les Andelys is located about 100 km from Paris and 40 km from Rouen, roughly 1 hour 05 minutes of driving from the capital. In a private car with a chauffeur, the journey is direct from your address to your hotel, starting from 145 € in a sedan and 175 € in a 7-seater van, for the entire vehicle.
For airport transfers from Les Andelys, count 170 € for Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle and 165 € for Orly. For returns, the driver will meet you in the arrivals hall with a name sign and track your flight in real-time.
Good to know before you go
- Wear comfortable shoes: the town centre is best explored on foot.
- Book your visits and tables in advance during high season.
- Parking is often busy on weekends: being dropped off saves you from driving around for half an hour.
- The Norman climate changes quickly: a windbreaker is warmer than an umbrella against sea breezes.
- The last trains depart early: check the return time before booking a dinner.
Communes served around Les Andelys
We do not just stop in the centre of Les Andelys: hotels, holiday cottages, reception venues, businesses, and surrounding villages are served at the same mileage rate. Here are the most requested destinations nearby, each with its own dedicated page.
- Shuttle Évreux → Paris — Eure, approx. 15 km from Les Andelys. What to see in Évreux
- Shuttle Louviers → Paris — Eure, approx. 10 km from Les Andelys. What to see in Louviers
- Shuttle Vernon → Paris — Eure, approx. 20 km from Les Andelys. What to see in Vernon
- Shuttle Giverny → Paris — Eure, approx. 25 km from Les Andelys. What to see in Giverny
- Shuttle Forges-les-Eaux → Paris — Seine-Maritime, approx. 5 km from Les Andelys. What to see in Forges-les-Eaux
- Shuttle Pont-Audemer → Paris — Eure, approx. 15 km from Les Andelys. What to see in Pont-Audemer
Taxi, VTC or private shuttle in Les Andelys?
Many travellers look for a “taxi in Les Andelys” when they really need a price known in advance. The difference is simple: a taxi starts the meter and the final amount depends on traffic; a VTC like Navette Privée provides the price upon booking and does not change it, even in the event of traffic jams or delayed flights.
- Taxi Les Andelys: convenient for a short trip in town, variable price, advanced booking rarely guaranteed.
- VTC Les Andelys: booking for a chosen time, known driver, confirmed vehicle, fixed price.
- Airport shuttle Les Andelys: 170 € to Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle, 165 € to Orly, 145 € to central Paris in a sedan, tolls and luggage included.
For an early morning departure, a return trip at night, or a trip from Les Andelys to Paris with luggage, a private shuttle is often cheaper than a metered taxi and significantly less stressful than a train with connections. Call +33 6 88 14 67 82 or request your quote online: you will receive a response in a few minutes.
Book your trip to Les Andelys
The price quoted for Les Andelys includes fuel, tolls, parking, and meet-and-greet service. You can pay by card on board, by bank transfer, or via invoice if you are travelling for business.
- Payment via card, cash, bank transfer, or corporate invoice
- Written quote for groups and businesses
- Flight and train tracking, waiting time included
- Baby seats and boosters at no extra cost