Delight in Cherbourg’s enthralling heritage and natural splendors as you tour two picturesque Normand castles and enjoy roaming around their lush botanical gardens. Meander around the private subtropical grounds of Vauville Castle, where you can view 900 species of plants from the Southern Hemisphere, including eucalyptus and bamboo, while relishing spectacular Atlantic Ocean vistas. Next your journey takes you to the Chateau des Ravalets, a Renaissance château built of blue schist, restored at the end of the 19th century by René de Tocqueville, who also created the surrounding landscaped park, complete with a rotunda greenhouse and water features. The estate, owned by the city of Cherbourg since 1935 and listed as a Historic Monument in 1996, covers 18 hectares. Ideal for strolling and exploring gardens and natural spaces, the park has been designated a Remarkable Garden since 2004.