Sightseeing
Utah Beach Monument
WWII Normandy Landings
Musée du Debarquement has models of the German defense
WWII Normandy Landings (US)
Three D-Day museums. Musée D-Day Omaha features an Enigma machine
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moradores locais recomendamOmaha Beach D Day Monument
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moradores locais recomendamWWII Normandy Landings (US)
Three D-Day museums. Musée D-Day Omaha features an Enigma machine
Bayeux
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moradores locais recomendamBayeux tapestry
Bayeux War Cemetery
Largest British war cemetery
Bayeux Cathedral
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moradores locais recomendamHistorical monument
Airborne Museum contains aircraft which took part in Operation Overlord. A dummy hangs from the church tower, in memory of a US paratrooper who was caught on on the church on D-Day.
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moradores locais recomendamSainte-Mère-Église
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moradores locais recomendamAirborne Museum contains aircraft which took part in Operation Overlord. A dummy hangs from the church tower, in memory of a US paratrooper who was caught on on the church on D-Day.
Musée de la Liberation is a fort overlooking Cherbourg and was pivotal for the resistance during the invasion.
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moradores locais recomendamCherbourg-Octeville
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moradores locais recomendamMusée de la Liberation is a fort overlooking Cherbourg and was pivotal for the resistance during the invasion.
Memorial de la Liberté Retrouvée with a film showing real footage from the invasion.
Good beachfront cafe
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moradores locais recomendamQuinéville
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moradores locais recomendamMemorial de la Liberté Retrouvée with a film showing real footage from the invasion.
Good beachfront cafe
Colleville Musée
WWII Normandy Landings museum and largest American Cemetery overlooking Omaha beach
Largest war cemetery in Lower Normandy with a Peace Garden of 1,220 maple trees
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moradores locais recomendamLa Cambe German war cemetery
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moradores locais recomendamLargest war cemetery in Lower Normandy with a Peace Garden of 1,220 maple trees
La Chapelle-en-Juger
German military cemetery
Most popular French tourist destination outside Paris. Rocky tidal island with Benedictine Abbey.
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moradores locais recomendamAbadia do Monte Saint-Michel
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moradores locais recomendamMost popular French tourist destination outside Paris. Rocky tidal island with Benedictine Abbey.
One of the tallest lighthouses in France with 365 steps and open to the public
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moradores locais recomendamGatteville-le-Phare
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moradores locais recomendamOne of the tallest lighthouses in France with 365 steps and open to the public
La Pernelle
Cliff top restaurant with panoramic views.
Charming historical fishing port where William the Conqueror's ship, La Mora, was built and launched before crossing the sea to Hastings.
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moradores locais recomendamBarfleur
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moradores locais recomendamCharming historical fishing port where William the Conqueror's ship, La Mora, was built and launched before crossing the sea to Hastings.
Pointe de Fouly
Remains of German concrete gun emplacements.
Crisbecq Battery
WWII bunkers and gun emplacement museum.
Getting Around
Stena Line Cherbourg
Ferries to UK, St Malo and Bilbau
Valognes
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moradores locais recomendamDirect trains to Paris
Cherbourg
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moradores locais recomendamCar hire from Europcar, Herz and Ada
Everything Else
Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
Small local airport. No international flights
Parks & Nature
UNESCO World Heritage site with Vauban tower, museum, restaurant bird sanctuary accessible by amphibious craft or on foot at low tide.
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moradores locais recomendamTatihou
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moradores locais recomendamUNESCO World Heritage site with Vauban tower, museum, restaurant bird sanctuary accessible by amphibious craft or on foot at low tide.
La Hougue
Historic Vauban tower and outdoor tennis courts open to the public.
Entertainment & Activities
National Stud with guided tours and displays with carriages and riders staged in a majestic courtyard.
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moradores locais recomendamSaint-Lô
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moradores locais recomendamNational Stud with guided tours and displays with carriages and riders staged in a majestic courtyard.
Médiathèque de La Cité de la Mer
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moradores locais recomendamAquarium with nuclear submarine
Jonville
Watersports, very popular with wind and kite surfers
Sailing School De Cherbourg
Sailing centre offering nautical activities
Station Nautique de Cherbourg
Sailing and nautical activities
Presqu'ile du Cotentin links 18 hole golf course with buggie hire and day tickets available.
Fontenay-sur-Mer
Presqu'ile du Cotentin links 18 hole golf course with buggie hire and day tickets available.
Omaha Beach 36 hole Golf Club with good bar/restaurant 35 driving ranges, 3 putting greens and buggies available.
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moradores locais recomendamPort-en-Bessin-Huppain
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moradores locais recomendamOmaha Beach 36 hole Golf Club with good bar/restaurant 35 driving ranges, 3 putting greens and buggies available.
Cherbourg 9 hole golf course with 2 putting greens, driving range, snack bar and pro shop.
La Glacerie
Cherbourg 9 hole golf course with 2 putting greens, driving range, snack bar and pro shop.
Route des Monts
Riding school.
Pointe de Saire
Hobie Cat, kayak and windsurf hire in season.
Cinéma CGR Cherbourg Odéon
51 Rue Maréchal FochCinema
Biscuiterie Artisanale de Quinéville
6 Rue du Port SinopeVisit the factory and watch the biscuits being made.
Great pool for the family but men and boys must wear speedos and not baggy swim shorts. Closed at lunchtime.
Swimming pool Collignon
356 Rue des AlguesGreat pool for the family but men and boys must wear speedos and not baggy swim shorts. Closed at lunchtime.
Shopping
All amenities including shops, Saturday morning market, marina, yacht club, bar/restaurants:-
La Marina bar/restaurant - family friendly, indoor/outdoor.
Le Criée du Tomahawk best fish shop/restaurant
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moradores locais recomendamSaint-Vaast-la-Hougue
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moradores locais recomendamAll amenities including shops, Saturday morning market, marina, yacht club, bar/restaurants:-
La Marina bar/restaurant - family friendly, indoor/outdoor.
Le Criée du Tomahawk best fish shop/restaurant
Famous epicerie, grocery and wine shop - Normandy's answer to Fortnum and Mason.
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moradores locais recomendamMaison Gosselin
27 Rue de Verrue22
moradores locais recomendamFamous epicerie, grocery and wine shop - Normandy's answer to Fortnum and Mason.
Boulangerie Marie SARL
15 Place ClemenceauBeautiful Boulangerie/Chocolaterie with coffee shop
Decathlon
Auchan Drive Cherbourg
Food Scene
Le Chasse Marée
8 Place du Général de GaulleIntimate, up-market fish restaurant.
Rue Maréchal Foch
Expensive but very good.
Casual, family friendly with indoor and outdoor seating. Great pizzas to eat in or takeaway.
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moradores locais recomendamLe Débarcadére
6 Place du Général de Gaulle6
moradores locais recomendamCasual, family friendly with indoor and outdoor seating. Great pizzas to eat in or takeaway.
Le Cabestan
11 Quai VaubanHarbour front, family friendly.
Possibly the best moules/frites in the region. Inside/outside seating but can't book outside tables.
Café de France
12 Quai Henri ChardonPossibly the best moules/frites in the region. Inside/outside seating but can't book outside tables.
Chez Buck
1 Rue Saint-ThomasSimple but good.
La Route Des Pâtes
Excellent pasta and other dishes.
Old blacksmith's forge with enormous open fireplace. Great for steaks and chops cooked over the fire, pizzas and savoury crêpes.
La Forge d'Yvetot
3 TapotinOld blacksmith's forge with enormous open fireplace. Great for steaks and chops cooked over the fire, pizzas and savoury crêpes.
Restaurant Le Cap
6 Rue du PortExcellent restaurant.
La Chaumière
6 Place de GaulleConventional, medium priced restaurant.
Quettehou
Le Solveig Restaurant
Beautifully restored C17th chateau offering authentic French cuisine and outdoor pool.
Hôtel Restaurant Du Chateau De Quineville
18 Rue de l'ÉgliseBeautifully restored C17th chateau offering authentic French cuisine and outdoor pool.
Café bar and shop selling the award winning brioches baked in the local wood-fired bakery.
Boulangerie du Vast
27 Le Hameau les FoursCafé bar and shop selling the award winning brioches baked in the local wood-fired bakery.
La Criée du Tomahawk
1 Bis Quai TourvilleBest fish and chips fresh-off-the-boat.
LE PIC A GLACE
27 Quai VaubanEveryone loves ice-cream!
Due to re-open Easter, after renovation, with expansive outdoor seating area by the marina. Great venue for large family groups or just a quiet coffee, sunny in the summer sunshine or cozy in winter.
Restaurant La Marina Cherbourg
30 Quai CalignyDue to re-open Easter, after renovation, with expansive outdoor seating area by the marina. Great venue for large family groups or just a quiet coffee, sunny in the summer sunshine or cozy in winter.
Le Solveig
17 Rue de GaulleInteresting, slightly meatier menu.
Exceptional views either for a meal or just a coffee on the huge terrase.
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moradores locais recomendamRestaurant Le Panoramique
1 Village de l'Église10
moradores locais recomendamExceptional views either for a meal or just a coffee on the huge terrase.