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Luxury Private Tower, Historic Château Estate, Near Beaches & D-Day Sites

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Exterior
A corner room with a large window, a small round table, and a wicker basket.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a dresser, and a tapestry on the wall.
Outdoor dining
A dining room with a red tablecloth, ornate chairs, and a fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tocqueville, Normandie
  • Place, Barfleur Tourism Office
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Plage de la Sambière
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Gatteville Lighthouse
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Tocqueville

A family-friendly stay in Tocqueville awaits you at this castle. You'll be 5 km (3.1 mi) from Barfleur Tourism Office and 6 km (3.7 mi) from Plage de la Sambière. Highlights at this castle include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .This smoke-free castle offers concierge services, limo/town car service and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and a lift. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Tocqueville castle include Gatteville Lighthouse and Bois de Videcosville.
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What's nearby

  • Barfleur Tourism Office - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Plage de la Sambière - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Gatteville Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • beach near La Bordette - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Château des Ravalet - 22 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

  • Cherbourg Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Petit Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café de France - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Marée - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rapid Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Comptoir de la Presqu'île - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Luxury Private Tower, Historic Château Estate, Near Beaches & D-Day Sites

Experience exclusive French heritage in the private tower of Château de Tocqueville, nestled within the grounds of this historic Normandy estate, Alexis de Tocqueville's home. Enjoy privacy, elegance, and bespoke comfort, all while being part of a property steeped in history.

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!

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    Property amenities

    Internet

    • Available in all rooms: WiFi
    • Available in some public areas: Internet access

    Parking and transport

    • Limo/town car service
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
    • Onsite parking options include a garage

    Food and drink

    • Breakfast available for a fee

    Things to do

    • Bicycles
    • Boat
    • Books
    • Games
    • Stereo
    • Tennis

    Conveniences

    • Laundry facilities

    Guest services

    • Concierge services
    • Housekeeping (limited availability)

    Outdoors

    • Barbecue grill
    • Beach towels
    • Garden
    • On the waterfront
    • Outdoor furniture

    Accessibility

    • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
    • 1 accessible parking space
    • Lift
    • Wheelchair accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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    • Note from host: autorise dans le jardin
    • Smoking not allowed

    Room amenities

    Bedroom

    • Bedsheets provided

    Bathroom

    • 5 bathrooms
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Hair dryer
    • Shampoo
    • Shower
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels provided

    Entertainment

    • DVD player
    • TV with cable/satellite channels

    Food and drink

    • Blender
    • Chef service
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
    • Dining table
    • Dishwasher
    • Electric kettle
    • Hob
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator
    • Separate dining area
    • Spices
    • Toaster

    More

    • Desk
    • Dryer
    • Fireplace
    • Heating
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Living room
    • Phone
    • Water-efficient showers

    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
    Minimum check-in age - 20

    Check-out

    Check-out before 10:00 AM

    Special check-in instructions

    You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
    Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

    Pets

    • No pets allowed

    Children and extra beds

    • Children are welcome.

    Events

    No events 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
    On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    This property uses some geothermal energy
    Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
    This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
    Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
    A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
    Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
      This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses geothermal energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

    Property Registration Number 41321115433ER

    We should mention

    • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

    Property is also known as

    Alexis Tocqueville Castle Landing Beaches
    Alexis Castle Landing Beaches
    Alexis Tocqueville Landing Beaches
    Alexis Landing Beaches

    Frequently asked questions

    Are there any beaches close to Luxury Private Tower, Historic Château Estate, Near Beaches & D-Day Sites?

    The closest beach to Luxury Private Tower, Historic Château Estate, Near Beaches & D-Day Sites is Plage de la Sambière (5.8 km).

    Does Luxury Private Tower, Historic Château Estate, Near Beaches & D-Day Sites have a pool?

    No, this castle doesn't have a pool.

    Is Luxury Private Tower, Historic Château Estate, Near Beaches & D-Day Sites family-friendly?

    You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Luxury Private Tower, Historic Château Estate, Near Beaches & D-Day Sites is a winner with our family travellers.

    Is there a free airport shuttle available at Luxury Private Tower, Historic Château Estate, Near Beaches & D-Day Sites?

    No, Luxury Private Tower, Historic Château Estate, Near Beaches & D-Day Sites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

    What time are check-in & check-out at Luxury Private Tower, Historic Château Estate, Near Beaches & D-Day Sites?

    Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

    Are pets allowed at Luxury Private Tower, Historic Château Estate, Near Beaches & D-Day Sites?

    No, pets are not allowed.

    Luxury Private Tower, Historic Château Estate, Near Beaches & D-Day Sites Reviews

    Reviews

    10

    Exceptional

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

    10/10

    Cleanliness

    Reviews

    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Gwen h.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    We have stayed in many luxury vacation homes, but the Alexis deTocqueville chateau experience was beyond anything that we could have expected. The history, the magnificent chateau, the setting, and the amenities made this experience a life memory.
    Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Alan B.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Once in a lifetime experience.
    Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
    Archival

    10/10 Excellent

    Andrew F.

    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.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Bobby T.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Alannah M.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Alex D.

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    robert s.

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Gabriel C.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    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
    Archival

    10/10 Excellent

    Diane H.

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    William B.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Heather B.

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Sylvain L.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Sylvain L.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Drew C.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Cynthia A.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Reich T.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Sherri O.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    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
    Archival

    10/10 Excellent

    jIM N.

    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
    Archival

    10/10 Excellent

    sylvie f.

    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
    Archival

    10/10 Excellent

    Sylvain L.

    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
    Archival

    10/10 Excellent

    Philip S.

    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.
    Archival

    10/10 Excellent

    Michèle A.

    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.