17 September 2016
The church of Cherbourg was first built in 435 but was destroyed in 841 during the Normand invasions. In the 11th century, William the Conqueror orders […]
6 September 2016
Fort Roule was built between 1853 and 1857 under Napoleon III on top of the mountain of the same name, which dominates the city. In June […]
31 August 2016
This is a superb Renaissance style castle surrounded by a 17 hectare park, with ponds,outstanding trees and a magnificent 19th century greenhouse. City hall : +33(0)2.33.87.88.89 […]
20 August 2016
The museum displays curiosities, objects pertaining to natural history, archeology and ethnography from the five continents. OPEN – FURTHER INFORMATION : From 01/10 to 31/01 : […]
Nearby (Surroundings): Barfleur, Gatteville, Tatihou, Le Nez de jobourg, …
Far from the hubbub of tourism, Cherbourg, at the far end of the Cotentin Peninsula, is a gateway to Europe, half way between the wildness of the “Hague” and the “Val de Saire” valley with its picturesque ports and preserved landscape.
We will be delighted to guide you through your choice of visits across the typical Norman “bocage” landscape.