Château de Tocqueville, Tocqueville

Name: Château de Tocqueville
Address: Tocqueville, France

#1 among attractions in Tocqueville

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The castle of Tocqueville is a late sixteenth-century residence, remodeled several times, which stands on the French commune of Tocqueville in the department of Manche, in the Normandy region.

The residence of the Clérel family, lords of Tocqueville, it belonged to Alexis de Tocqueville. Today it is the property of the Count and Countess of Tocqueville d'Hérouville who have converted the south tower of the castle into guest rooms.

The castle is partially protected as a historical monument.

Coordinates: 49°40'1"N, 1°19'46"W

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Tocqueville France

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Château de Tocqueville – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gatteville Lighthouse, Tatihou, Sainte-Geneviève, Parc du château de la Germonière.

3.5 miNE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
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Island
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Forts and castles
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Church
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Church
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Locality
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