Historic chateau in Normandy | The history of Château de Servigny
Discover the unique history of Château de Servigny, site of the surrender of Cherbourg. A UNESCO-listed memorial site.
A place steeped in history and peace
A Place Where History Was Made
Built centuries ago, Château de Servigny has witnessed some of the most significant moments in Normandy's history. During the Second World War, the estate was first occupied by the German army before becoming, in June 1944, the headquarters of General Joseph Lawton Collins, commander of the U.S. VII Corps during the Battle of Normandy.
On 26 June 1944, the château entered history when German General Karl-Wilhelm von Schlieben and Admiral Walter Hennecke signed the surrender of Cherbourg within its walls. This historic agreement, now known as the Treaty of Servigny, marked a decisive turning point in the Liberation of Normandy and remains one of the estate's most remarkable legacies.
Today, Château de Servigny preserves this exceptional heritage with elegance and authenticity, offering guests the rare opportunity to stay in a place where history, memory and the French art of living come together.
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The Signing of the Surrender of Cherbourg
