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Gaillon

Normandy, France · Europe

About Gaillon

Gaillon is worth a stop: 15 minutes from La Chapelle-Réanville, 10km from Château Gaillard.

Gaillon is a town located in Normandy, France. With a population of 6,818, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gaillon sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gaillon to your route.

About Gaillon

Gaillon (French pronunciation: [ɡajɔ̃]) is a commune in the Eure department in northern France.

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What are the best things to do in Gaillon?

Gaillon offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Gaillon located?

Gaillon is located in Normandy, France, Europe. The coordinates are 49.1610 latitude, 1.3402 longitude.

What is the population of Gaillon?

Gaillon has a population of approximately 6,818 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
6,818
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Normandy
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
49.1610, 1.3402

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Gaillon

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Château Gaillard

Richard the Lionheart's clifftop fortress ruins commanding a sweeping bend of the Seine at Les Andelys.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Giverny - Monet's Gardens

Claude Monet's enchanting home and gardens featuring the iconic Japanese bridge and water lily ponds he immortalized in paint.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Lyons-la-Forêt

Norman village of pink-and-ochre half-timbered houses around an 18th-century covered market hall, ringed by one of Europe's largest beech forests; Ravel composed here and Madame Bovary was filmed here twice.

28 km · about 35 min drive

historic highway

Rouen-Les-Essarts

A fearsome downhill road circuit whose cobbled Nouveau Monde hairpin hosted five French Grands Prix. The track closed in 1994 and the pits were demolished, but the roads through the Normandy forest remain public and the hairpin is unmistakable.

31 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Rouen Cathedral

The Gothic facade Monet painted thirty times, its lacework spire once the tallest building on earth.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Gerberoy

Tiny Picardy hilltop village of timber and rose-covered brick where post-impressionist Henri Le Sidaner planted the gardens that still smother every facade in blooms each June.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Gaillon

  • 31 kmRouen-Les-EssartsA fearsome downhill road circuit whose cobbled Nouveau Monde hairpin hosted five French Grands Prix. The track closed in 1994 and the pits were demolished, but the roads through the Normandy forest remain public and the hairpin is unmistakable.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Gaillon.

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3 km awayPop. 1,601

La Chapelle-Réanville

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,067

Saint-Just

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 1,391

Houlbec-Cocherel

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 1,378

Saint-Marcel

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10 km awayPop. 5,288

Andé

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11 km awayPop. 1,043

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