Château de Tocqueville, Tocqueville

Name: Château de Tocqueville
Address: Tocqueville, France

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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
Gatteville Lighthouse, Gatteville-le-Phare
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6.6 miSE
Island
Tatihou
169 min walk • One of the main highlights of Tatihou is the Vauban Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage site that was built in the 17th century to defend the area from English invaders. Visitors can climb to the top of the tower for breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline and learn...
1.1 miSE
Locality
Sainte-Geneviève
28 min walk • Sainte-Geneviève is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France.
3.4 miS
Forts and castles
Parc du château de la Germonière
88 min walk • The Château de la Germonière is a residence that stands in the French commune of Le Vast in the Manche department, in the Normandy region.
2.5 miNE
Church
Chapelle des Marins, Gatteville-le-Phare
65 min walk • The Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours chapel or commonly known as the Chapelle des Marins is a Catholic chapel that stands in the French commune of Gatteville-le-Phare in the Manche department in the Normandy region.
6.2 miSE
Locality
Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue
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3.6 miSE
Church
Église Sainte-Pétronille, La Pernelle
92 min walk • The Sainte-Pétronille church is a Catholic church that stands in the French commune of La Pernelle in the Manche department in the Normandy region.
3.7 miW
Forts and castles
Château de Saint-Pierre-Église, Saint-Pierre-Église
94 min walk • The castle of Saint-Pierre-Église is an eighteenth-century residence that stands in the French commune of Saint-Pierre-Église in the department of Manche, in the Normandy region. It is now owned by the Marquis Gérard de Blangy and his wife who rent...
4.6 miSE
Church
St. Martin's Church, Réville
117 min walk • The church of Saint-Martin de Réville is a Catholic church, dating from the 12th century, which stands in the French commune of Réville in the department of Manche, in the Normandy region.
3.2 miE
Locality
Barfleur
81 min walk • The village's harbor is a focal point of activity, with colorful fishing boats bobbing in the water and the scent of freshly caught seafood lingering in the air. Visitors can stroll along the quayside and watch the fishermen at work, or relax at one of the waterfront...
5.4 miW
Locality
Fermanville
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Château de Tocqueville, Tocqueville

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