Ravalet Castle — Attraction in Cherbourg

Absolutely stunning parc and gardens. Should not be missed if you're anywhere nearby. Entry is free, parking is free, no dogs allowed. There's a cafe and toilets on-site.

There's a play area for children, lovely water features, lots of exotic plants with some information displayed. Gardens in different styles: English, French, Middle-ages. Places to just sit down, relax, read and contemplate in serenity. Not a lot of visitors on a weekday in July. The castle didn't seem accessible when we went. There was also a collection of interesting pictures from Cherbourg on display with legends in...

Fabulous place to visit, especially if you get there early waiting for the ferry. We spent about two hours exploring the castle and gardens. It is all free. The part of the castle open to the public, which is an empty two storey internal space, apart from the Blue Room, was being used for an artist's exhibition. The gardens were lovely and there is a great playground for the children. A small café wouldn't go amiss, so you need to take your own...

The gardens are exceptionally beautiful, with parts of it full of nice plants, a little greenhouse , and parts further away with a playground and forest all around. There are two ponds with swans and ducks. We managed to see a few rooms of the castle because of an exhibit, but we wish this wonderful castle was all open to visitors. There seemed to be a coffee shop but all was closed. Parking, entrance and toilets...