The Château des Ravalet in Tourlaville
Jean II de Ravalet, Lord of Tourlaville built this Renaissance château between 1562 and 1575, on the site of a mediaeval manor house.
Jean II gave it to his nephew Jean III whose two children, Julien and Marguerite, were beheaded on the Place de Grève in Paris, on December 2, 1603, charged with adultery and incest.
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Painstakingly restored at the end of the 19th century by the De Tocqueville family, the Château des Ravalet-Tourlaville is a listed historical building.
The town of Cherbourg acquired it in 1935.
It stands in magnificent landscaped grounds covering fourteen hectares, with two ponds and a greenhouse.
The grounds, open to the general public, are also listed.
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|  |  |  | | This beautiful castle and its gardens, changed many times of owners before belonging to the Tocqueville family. Alexis de Tocqueville’s nephew, the Viscount Rene, decided to restore it in 1872.
Inspired by the fashion of the time, he designed the park in “English style”. Nothing is missing in the park, each step offers you a different look on the rare trees, the flower beds and prestigious collections.
It is a residence for swans and exotic birds, for ponds and streams, for fountains and waterfalls.
Everything is set to give you pleasure. The city of Cherbourg-Octeville is the owner of the castle and its park since 1935 and is proud to welcome you to admire such a beautiful place.
The Dahlia Conservatory is a must, as is the Millennium wood, planted by primary school children. The castle and its grounds are now listed.
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