Château de Tocqueville, Medieval castle in Tocqueville, France
The castle features two unequal towers, with one containing the main staircase and another functioning as a chapel, alongside a third dovecote tower.
The property transformed from a manor to a castle during the 18th century, with the eastern facade incorporating elements of the original medieval structure.
The castle houses the preserved library of Alexis de Tocqueville, containing significant works from Enlightenment philosophers and personal manuscripts from his research.
Located 20 kilometers east of Cherbourg in Normandy, visitors can reach the castle through train stations at Cherbourg or Valognes, with connections from Paris.
Ernest Hemingway stayed at the castle in June 1944 while documenting the progress of American troops following the capture of Cherbourg.
Location: Tocqueville
Inception: 16 century
Website: https://chateaudetocqueville.com
GPS coordinates: 49.66690,-1.32931
Latest update: June 2, 2025 15:12
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