Cherbourg & the Ravalets Castle
Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU WILL VISIT
The Grounds of Chateau des Ravalets - Constructed between 1567 and 1575, this picturesque Renaissance castle appears as if out of a fairy tale. Unfortunately, its occupants, Julien and Marguerite de Raval, did not live happily ever after, having been beheaded by King Henry IV in 1603. The chateau served as a farm for many years before Viscount Rene de Tocqueville renovated it and laid out the elaborate gardens in 1872. Enjoy the beauty of this verdant retreat, which features a French garden, an English garden and exquisite greenhouses.
Cherbourg Harbor - Long a fishing village, Cherbourg grew rapidly when its harbor was enhanced through an ambitious engineering project in the mid-19th century. Today one of the largest manmade harbors in the world supports a bustling fishing and shipping industry. Enjoy free time to wander the piers and boardwalks, browsing local shops and taking in the seaside atmosphere.
WHAT YOU WILL SEE ALONG THE WAY
Cherbourg Sights - Discover this charming port city through a narrated driving tour that includes local points of interest such as cultural sites, museums and historic landmarks.
Schedule
Special Notes
Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience. The castle is only open to visitors between July and September all other dates will have a outside visit only.
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Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU WILL VISIT
The Grounds of Chateau des Ravalets - Constructed between 1567 and 1575, this picturesque Renaissance castle appears as if out of a fairy tale. Unfortunately, its occupants, Julien and Marguerite de Raval, did not live happily ever after, having been beheaded by King Henry IV in 1603. The chateau served as a farm for many years before Viscount Rene de Tocqueville renovated it and laid out the elaborate gardens in 1872. Enjoy the beauty of this verdant retreat, which features a French garden, an English garden and exquisite greenhouses.
Cherbourg Harbor - Long a fishing village, Cherbourg grew rapidly when its harbor was enhanced through an ambitious engineering project in the mid-19th century. Today one of the largest manmade harbors in the world supports a bustling fishing and shipping industry. Enjoy free time to wander the piers and boardwalks, browsing local shops and taking in the seaside atmosphere.
WHAT YOU WILL SEE ALONG THE WAY
Cherbourg Sights - Discover this charming port city through a narrated driving tour that includes local points of interest such as cultural sites, museums and historic landmarks.
Schedule
Special Notes
Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience. The castle is only open to visitors between July and September all other dates will have a outside visit only.