Tatihou Island Maritime Museum - 23 min drive - 15.0 km
Tatihou Fort - 23 min drive - 15.0 km
Getting around
Cherbourg Station - 22 min drive
Restaurants
La Marée - 5 min drive
La Bohème - 5 min drive
La Criée du Tomahawk - 14 min drive
Le Goéland - 5 min drive
Café de France - 6 min drive
About this property
Alexis de Tocqueville castle near the landing beaches
Family-friendly castle by the sea
Alexis de Tocqueville castle near the landing beaches provides a garden and more. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like bicycling and boating at this castle. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Limo/town car service, breakfast (surcharge), and tennis courts
A bike on site, smoke-free premises, and games
Outdoor furniture, an elevator, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Alexis de Tocqueville castle near the landing beaches offer perks such as fireplaces and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like internet access.
More amenities include:
5 bathrooms with showers and shower/tub combinations
TVs with cable channels and DVD players
Outdoor lighting, separate dining areas, and kitchens
Property manager
Comte et Comtesse de Tocqueville d'Hérouville
Languages
Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish
Similar properties
Pavillon Normandie - Five Bedroom Castle, Sleeps 10
Pavillon Normandie - Five Bedroom Castle, Sleeps 10
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
More
Note from host: autorise dans le jardin
Smoke-free property
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
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Separate dining area
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
More
Desk
Dryer
Fireplace
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Living room
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
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
Property is also known as
Alexis Tocqueville Castle Landing Beaches
Alexis Castle Landing Beaches
Alexis Tocqueville Landing Beaches
Alexis Landing Beaches
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 Bois de Videcosville are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Have a question?
Beta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Alexis de Tocqueville castle near the landing beaches Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
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!
Gabriel C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
robert s.
23 June 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
robert s.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Diane H.
28 September 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!!!
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.
William B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Heather B., Los Gatos, CA
11 October 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!!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Sherri O.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Alex D., Washington Crossing PA
19 November 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
Alex D.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
jIM N.
13 September 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
jIM N.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
sylvie f.
1 December 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
sylvie f.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Sylvain L.
27 January 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.
Sylvain L.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Philip S., Washington,DC
18 December 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.
Philip S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Michèle A.
27 January 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.