Alexis de Tocqueville castle near the landing beaches

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Location
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Exceptional

Popular amenities

Breakfast available

Kitchen

Explore the area

Tocqueville, Normandie

Barfleur Tourism Office6 min drive
Gatteville Lighthouse7 min drive
Tatihou Island Maritime Museum23 min drive
Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)95 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

The Pavillon du Chateau de Tocqueville, a dream location where Alexis de Tocqueville lived. When residing at Tocqueville you will be able to relax in 5 double bedrooms, with en-suite bathrooms. overlooking the park and the sea beyond. On the ground floor you have a dining room and separate kitchen, a large fireplace and a reading area. When you walk in the park of 6 hectares,overlooking the lake, designed by Mary Motley, wife of Alexis de Tocqueville, you will discover an exhibition on the writer in the former joinery, a dovecot with its 550 'boulins' and many other places to relax alone or with your family.
During your stay, you can walk to the port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, admire the fortifications of Vauban and taste the specialities of Gosselin. You can also take a stroll along the port of Barfleur and witness the arrival of the fishing boats and taste delicious mussles. If you are more adventurous, you can ride the former customs officers itinirary at the Hague and admire the nose Joburg. If you are interested in history you will be delighted to discover the beautiful Bayeux Tapestry (90km) or the magnificent Mont-Saint-Michel (172 km) and you should not leave before visiting Normandy landings beaches and many historical sites.
There is a discount rate for one a week stay!

Property manager

Comte et Comtesse de Tocqueville d'Hérouville

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish

Amenities

Breakfast available

Tennis court

Game room

Housekeeping

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Autorise dans le jardin

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Tocqueville

Located in Tocqueville, this castle is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cotentin and Bessin Marsh Regional Natural Park and Plage de la Sambière, while Tatihou Island Maritime Museum and Liberation Museum are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Tocqueville, Normandie

What's nearby

Barfleur Tourism Office - 6 min drive
Gatteville Lighthouse - 7 min drive
La Cité de la Mer - 22 min drive
Tatihou Island Maritime Museum - 23 min drive
Tatihou Fort - 23 min drive

Getting around

Cherbourg Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪La Marée - ‬5 min drive
‪La Bohème - ‬5 min drive
‪Le Safran - ‬5 min drive
Comptoir de la Presqu'ïle
‪La Criée du Tomahawk - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alexis de Tocqueville castle near the landing beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Alexis de Tocqueville castle near the landing beaches?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alexis de Tocqueville castle near the landing beaches?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Alexis de Tocqueville castle near the landing beaches located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly castle is within 6 mi (10 km) of Barfleur Tourism Office, Plage de la Sambière, and Gatteville Lighthouse. Tatihou Island Maritime Museum and Cotentin and Bessin Marsh Regional Natural Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Bobby T.

Jun 14, 2024

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Father

Beautiful home. Everything was first class. Our stay was very relaxing and enjoyable. Would love to come back again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel C.

Jul 23, 2023

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Amazing stay at wonderful Castle

We had an incredible stay at a wonderful property full of history! The property has everything you can ask. Danielle and Karine from property management are very polite and friendly and always ready to assist. Same goes for the Countess of Tocqueville and her family! Location is very convenient to all Normandie historic, natural and WWII locations. Tennis court and the grounds are great and bikes are also available. Couldn’t have asked more from our hosts, the property and our stay. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B., New York, New York

Aug 15, 2022

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Elegance Abounding

Our stay at the Tower was simply wonderful from beginning to end. Upon our arrival we were briefly greeted by the lovely family of the owner. They were so gracious, and they made us immediately feel welcomed and relaxed. They were leaving on holiday the following day, so it was very thoughtful of them to personally greet us. Now, there are not enough superlatives to adequately sing the praises of Mme. Phillapart! She is the tower manager and was beyond helpful with dinner reservations, the hiring of a chef for one evening and any other information or assistance that we needed during our stay. The Tower is beautifully and comfortably decorated and the grounds are exquisite. We especially enjoyed sitting out under the beaming full moon that we enjoyed during our time there. Our only regret is that we were not there longer, but it is our plan to return. In the meantime, the memories are sterling! Thank you for this wonderful piece of our journey.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drew C., Dallas, TX, USA

Jun 29, 2022

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One of a kind experience! Incredible property!

A memorable experience staying at the chateau! The property and the chateau are absolutely beautiful. We had three generations along and everyone had a great time. Convenient for travel to the D-Day beaches and Mont St. Michel. The host helped us organize two dinners at the chateau - one catered dinner from a nearby restaurant and a second meal with a chef. Cannot recommend enough!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

Aug 15, 2021

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Holiday in Normandy

Best family holiday house ever! Beautiful bucolic setting but just a few minutes from Barfleur. Gorgeous interiors within heavenly grounds. Well-appointed kitchen with everything needed to cook family meals. Close to the beach. Helpful staff. This is a jewel of a property.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherri O.

Aug 7, 2019

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Delightful!

Beautiful country chateau on charming and well maintained grounds. The chateau is elegant, well appointed, clean, and comfortable (including modern bathrooms) . Most importantly though was the warm welcome we received from our kind and gracious hosts, Corrine, Danielle and the Tocqueville family. We look forward to another vacation in the luxurious Chateau de Tocqueville.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex D., Washington Crossing PA

Nov 19, 2018

Tranquil elegance

A special place whether you are touring or just relaxing. Enjoy a wonderful breakfast. The property is well appointed and the beds were so comfortable. Communication great! Expect that you are remote, but that’s the charm. Danielle made us feel at home and was a wealth of knowledge on the history and local. Especially loved Honfleur, Mont St Michele and Rouen

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather B., Los Gatos, CA

Oct 11, 2018

A Dream Come True-A “Bucket List” Stay

This Chateau is off the charts everything anyone could dream off. To celebrate my 60th birthday me and 5 of my girlfriends spent eight glorious enchanting days here. I had to pinch myself a few times to make sure I wasn’t dreaming. The property is aprx. 13 acres and then spans several more acres that they rent out to farmers for cattle grazing. The house inside is right out of the “Pride and Prejudice” movie...I kept expecting Mr. Darcy to materialize! There are bikes (a vast array in many sizes) on the property for which we took advantage of biking to the ocean and the small village of Barfleur while stopping to pick blackberries on the way back. There is a also a tennis court on the property! The attendants Danielle and Corinne were extremely helpful and were so personable and fun. They would arrive in the morning to check on us and ask if we needed anything...fresh towels or our rooms cleaned. Any questions we had were happily answered which made our trip around the area even more enjoyable. We hired Corinne to Chef for us a couple of nights and I can’t tell you how good everything was. I took pictures so I could cook her dishes at home! The beautiful Countess Stephanie came one night to meet all of us. What a wonderful thoughtful thing to do and so meaningful. It was also exciting to learn about Alexis de Tocqueville who was best known for his works “Democracy in America and “The Old Regime” also “Revolution”. To think that we were actually staying in his house was truly amazing! This is a bucket list trip people! I’m planning on going back again for I so so miss it!!

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

robert s.

Jun 23, 2018

A perfect taste of history

In a very elegant and beautiful 17th century Château we rented A separate wing with 5 bedrooms and baths, all beautifully decorated. Our granddaughter floated from room to room playing The princess. Friendly and excellent staff shopped for us so we Arrived to a late supper. Never to be forgotten experience

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Sep 28, 2017

Historical and peace-filled vacation

Chateau Tocqueville was enchanting. Welcoming, like being at home in this beautiful place. Danielle,, the housemanager, is a true historian, and supplied us with an oral timelined history of Tocqueville, while giving us a tour of the quarters, especially the library of Alexis. Corrine, the housekeeper and chef, made us lovely complete breakfasts and a very Normand meal the first night we arrived, in front of the roaring fire. Bedrooms and all of our part of the chateau were just as described in the VRBO literature. The Count and Countesse, and three of their children were at the Chateau for the weekend and spent some time with us before returning to Paris. Perfect!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jIM N.

Sep 13, 2017

The entire experience for our group was excellent

Besides the beautiful facility & location, the staff & owner were extremely pleasant, efficient & accommodating. If we ever have the opportunity to return to France - Alexis de Tocqueville will be high on our list of places to stay. Thank you, Ellie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Philip S., Washington,DC

Dec 18, 2014

philip s.

We spent the prior week in Paris where we had a great time. We never expected to top our Paris experience. Our arrival to the chateau transported us to a magical place. The pavilion was perfectly kept,decorated with period items and fully updated with modern conveniences.The property manager,Danielle ,was informative, gracious,and accommodating. the chateau is in close proximity to the landing beaches of the 2nd WW and Mont st. Michelle. The nearby towns are very graphic and we intend to return to the chateau to see them in their spring and or summer colors. We miss it already.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Nov 24, 2013

Most Memorable Vacation Ever

I can't say enough amazing things about my stay here. The place was magical. I wish to return time and again.

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain L.

Jan 2, 2024

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Plus que parfait

Pour notre cinquième séjour au pavillon du château, tout s’est admirablement passé, comme d’habitude. La qualité de l’accueil et du service n’a jamais varié, elle demeure excellente.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain L.

Dec 30, 2022

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Excellent

Dieu merci, rien n'a changé depuis notre premier séjour en 2014, tout y est toujours aussi parfait.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alannah M.

Jul 6, 2022

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The ultimate week in France

Excellent in all ways. Beautiful building - fabulous setting - great people with interesting stories. Val de Saire full of opportunities to keep one entertained close by. Only suggestion for improvement is improved outdoor furniture- as Australians we prefer to enjoy the landscape than sitting inside.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reich T.

Aug 23, 2019

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Incredibly good

This was without a doubt the best place I've ever had the pleasure to rent. The pictures don't even do justice to the sheer grandeur of the place, which is a period chateau, but renovated to the highest standards. Everything (including the lift) works perfectly, the bathrooms are very well appointed and spotless, linen and towels are provided and are so beautiful, the bedrooms and the salon feature period furniture that's not just beautiful to look at but is actually functional as well, the kitchen and dining facilities allow you to host four-course-meals for 12 (with matching tableware of course), the outside areas, including the tennis court, are well maintained, there's daily housekeeping, Danielle the guest manager will come round every day - she's incredibly helpful and speaks perfect English. Tons of activities nearby, from visiting little harbor towns like Barfleur to seeing the landing beaches and the Bayeux tapestries, all a maximum 90 mins drive away. And it's child-friendly, too - the kids enjoyed the tennis court, playing hide and seek in a castle, and for entertainment on cold rainy days there's a home cinema on the top floor. Everyone in our party, from age 5 to age 79, agreed that this was the best place they've ever been to on holiday. Needless to say, I recommend this place and would book again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sylvie f.

Dec 1, 2016

3 jours merveilleux

Nous avons fait un séjour merveilleux en famille dans cette belle tour du château de Tocqueville. Très bon accueil, location extrêmement confortable, très bel environnement, calme assuré. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir. Famille Fraitag/Guero/Spinner/Halperin

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain L.

Jan 27, 2016

Endroit très charmant, appartement de toute beauté.

Appartement superbement meublé, décoré avec un goût remarquable ; parfaitement équipé. L'accueil est irréprochable à tous points de vue. La campagne environnante, très jolie ; on va à la mer à pieds en longeant des champs de navets, de laitues, de choux… jusque sur la plage. L'endroit est vraiment attachant. Séjour calme et reposant. (Ravitaillement aisé, à moins de dix minutes de voiture.) On en deviendra facilement inconditionnel.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2015

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michèle A.

Jan 30, 2014

Séjour idyllique

Séjour idyllique dans un lieu chargé d'histoire mais avec tout le confort moderne. La beauté et le calme du lieu le disputent au charme des environs. Conditions idéales pour se ressourcer pendant quelques jours comme nous l´avons fait.