On June 26, 1944 at
4pm the only peace treaty signed between the Germans and Americans
at the end of World War II, The Surrender of Cherbourg was signed by
General Karl Wilhelm von Schlieben and General Joseph Lawton Collins
on the bureau of the Drawing Room in the chateau. You can rent it
for €7,700 with a minimum stay of one week during high season or
€6,300 a week (subject to change, see current
rates)
Roger Delacroix friend of Mike Ferguson set up our chateau visit
Château de Servigny located in Yvetot-Bocage SW of Valognes
Impressive
Details of masonry
Gatehouse alone is worth a small fortune
Converted Stables now houses cars
All The Amenities tennis court, green house and swimming pool within the 20 acre
grounds
Elegant Entry
magnificent double hall covered in Carrara marble only hints at what else
awaits
Painting is but one of many 18th century works hanging throughout the
chateau
Tour Guide is BMOC (Big Man Of Chateau)
Cook Ware in kitchen building
Dinner Ware neatly lined up
Cool
Lamp pulls down for better lighting
German Graffiti still in place
Roman Legion in ancient bas relief
Behind Bars but sentence was commuted
We tried to buy the place but didn't have enough pocket change
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