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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 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 neighborhood

Tocqueville

This castle places you within a 5-minute drive of Barfleur Tourism Office and within a 10-minute drive of Plage de la Sambière. Guestrooms at this castle include kitchens, fireplaces, and dining areas.
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What's nearby

  • Barfleur Tourism Office - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Plage de la Sambière - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Gatteville Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • beach near La Roque Jaune - 14 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Château des Ravalet - 22 min drive - 13.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cherbourg Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Petit Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café de France - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Le Goéland - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Marée - ‬5 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!
Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a washing machine, and 5 bathrooms. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 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
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
  • Check-in: 5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 20
Property Registration Number 41321115433ER

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your 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

What can I see close to this castle?

This castle is located in Tocqueville, close to Gatteville Lighthouse and Plage de la Sambière.

Is parking available on site at Luxury Private Tower, Historic Château Estate, Near Beaches & D-Day Sites?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible parking available.

Is this castle associated with a casino?

No, this castle is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this castle?

No, there is no indoor pool at this castle.

Is Luxury Private Tower, Historic Château Estate, Near Beaches & D-Day Sites a good place to stay for couples?

At this historic castle, there are many amenities for couples, including a chef service and a fireplace in each accommodation, and some feature ocean view.

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

No, this castle doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this castle offer breakfast?

This castle offers breakfast for a surcharge.

Does this castle allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this castle.

Does Luxury Private Tower, Historic Château Estate, Near Beaches & D-Day Sites have connecting rooms available?

No, this castle doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Luxury Private Tower, Historic Château Estate, Near Beaches & D-Day Sites?

No, there aren't any accommodations at Luxury Private Tower, Historic Château Estate, Near Beaches & D-Day Sites that offer a balcony.

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.