Events – Alexis de Tocqueville Association for saving Tocqueville's church

Summer events

Mark your calendars for these two events, which have become a tradition, organized by our Association

– July 11, 12, 13 and 14 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.): Book fair (17th edition) at the Salle polyvalente in Tocqueville. Over 7,000 books for sale, starting at 25 cents. Free admission.

– Saturday July 25 at 2pm: Discovery walk “In the footsteps of Alexis de Tocqueville”. Meet for a 7km walk around Tocqueville. Departure from the château alley, where parking is available. The walk ends with a snack. Participation €5 per person, free for children under 12. Walking shoes recommended.

The tour includes anecdotes about the life of the village and that of its illustrious inhabitant.

For further information: contact@tocqueville-association.org

Hardanger Embroidery Exhibition.

On the afternoons of the weekend of May 30 and 31, 2026, an exhibition of Hardanger embroidery was held at Saint Laurent Church in Tocqueville.
This type of embroidery is characterized by its counted-stitch technique and openwork patterns.
The pieces on display are the result of work done since 2019 by embroiderers mentored by Martine Le Flamanc, and some of the Hardanger items were offered for sale to benefit our association and will help fund future projects.

The goal of the Association is to help Tocqueville’s Municipality restore the church by bringing funds that come from donations and events earnings.

The Association et the Municipality have established a partnership with the “Fondation du Patrimoine”, a French organization in charge of savegarding heritage.

Each year the Association organizes several events, including a Book Fair on July 14th and a hike « in Alexis de Tocqueville’s footsteps » on the last saturday of July.

The annual membership fee is 5 euros.

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