This event is in the past.It took place on January 1, 2026 at Château Gaillard.
A December Christmas festival takes over this dramatic hilltop fortress, pairing holiday markets with sweeping Seine valley views and the ruins of Richard the Lionheart's medieval stronghold.
Historic fortress
Christmas market
Scenic views
Medieval ruins
Tips
👟steep hike from parking, wear sturdy shoes
🚻toilets only at parking lot, go before hiking up
👨👩👧keep young children close, edges can be hazardous
Le festival de Noël
Les Andelys
A December Christmas festival takes over this dramatic hilltop fortress, pairing holiday markets with sweeping Seine valley views and the ruins of Richard the Lionheart's medieval stronghold.
Historic fortress
Christmas market
Scenic views
Medieval ruins
Tips
👟steep hike from parking, wear sturdy shoes
🚻toilets only at parking lot, go before hiking up
👨👩👧keep young children close, edges can be hazardous
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