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Two years
Richard the Lionheart had the castle built in two years from 1196
Construction began in 1196 under Richard the Lionheart, who was both King of England and Duke of Normandy. The castle was expensive to build, but most of the work was done in just two years. At the same time the town of Petit Andely was constructed.
A forbidden site
He seized the land after a treaty banned fortifying it
Under the Treaty of Louviers in January 1196 neither king was allowed to fortify the site, but Richard intended to build there anyway. When the Archbishop of Rouen was reluctant to sell the manor, Richard grew tired of waiting and seized it, although the Church opposed the act.
An interdict
Services were banned across Normandy until Richard paid with land
Walter de Coutances, Archbishop of Rouen, issued an interdict against the duchy of Normandy, which prohibited church services in the region. Construction began with the interdict still in force. Celestine III repealed it in April 1197, after Richard gave land to the diocese, including the port of Dieppe.
1204
Philip II took it in 1204 after a long siege
Château Gaillard was captured in 1204 by the king of France, Philip II, after a lengthy siege. In the mid-14th century it was the residence of the exiled David II of Scotland. In 1449 the French king captured it from the English king for good.
Demolition
Henry IV ordered it demolished in 1599, although it was already a ruin
Henry IV of France ordered the demolition of Château Gaillard in 1599. Although it was in ruins at the time, it was felt to be a threat to the security of the local population. The ruins are now listed as a monument historique.
Day 2, afternoon
It comes after Giverny Museum of Impressionisms. Then Les Andelys.
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