Château de Servigny

Constructed in the 16th century, the Château de Servigny hosted the signing of the Treaty of Servigny at the end of World War II, formalizing the German surrender of the region.

Site History & Significance

The Château de Servigny is a landmark in the history of the Second World War. Built in the 16th century and completely remodeled in the 19th, it served as a command post for American Major General James Lawton Collins, Commander of the Seventh Army Corps, during the Normandy landings. The château’s Surrender Room was the site of the signing of the Treaty of Servigny, also known as the Surrender of Cherbourg, which formalized the surrender of the German general in charge of the region.

About the Restoration Project

The FHS grant supports the restoration of the château’s roof and framework.

Château de Servigny Today

The Château de Servigny, also known as the Château de la Paix, has organized a series of peace-focused events for young people since 2014. These initiatives include the creation of a Mosaic of Peace under the patronage of UNESCO; the establishment of a Palm Grove of Peace; and the design of Memory and Peace Circuits for students visiting significant Norman D-Day sites. In June 2024, the château hosted a luncheon as part of the ceremonies commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Allies’ landing in Normandy, with guests of honor addressing an audience of over 300 young people to discuss the transmission of their legacies and memories and the pursuit of peace.