Cherbourg-Octeville

Cherbourg-Octeville

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Cherbourg-Octeville		Équeurdreville-Hainneville at 2.3 km
Insee code	50129		La Glacerie at 3.6 km
Postcode	50100		Tourlaville at 4.1 km
Latitude	49.6390930		Nouainville at 4.5 km
Longitude	-1.6252980		Martinvast at 5.7 km
Surface	14.26 km²		Querqueville at 5.8 km
Population	40288 inhabitants		Tonneville at 6.5 km
Density	2953 inhabitants/km²		Digosville at 6.7 km
National label			Sideville at 6.8 km
Chief town	Saint-Lô (at 78 km, 66 min)		Bretteville at 7 km
Department	Manche		Flottemanville-Hague at 7.2 km
Region	Lower Normandy		Search another town

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Located at the tip of the Cotentin peninsula, Cherbourg-Octeville greets visitors in the largest artificial harbor in Europe, monumental architectural work of the 18th century. Maritime city in constant turmoil, with its marina welcoming boaters 24h on 24, his City of the Sea is dedicated to the human adventure in the ocean, Cherbourg-Octeville positioned itself as the host city for sailing events large and larger ships the world through its transatlantic cruise terminal, a masterpiece of Art Deco.

Escale history where we find the painter Jean-Francois Millet, whose city has the 2nd collection in the world, where we discover traces of Liberation in the Fort du Roule, where it falls under the charm of the Proscenium, a miniature Palais Garnier, the city also surprised by his "Remarkable Gardens" and its unique botanical heritage.

• Do not miss:

• City of the Sea resort, cultural and scientific entirely dedicated to the human adventure under the sea
• The Gallery 117, new tourist site that invites you to a special tour of an underground single in Europe.
• The Museum of Liberation museum retracing the steps of the history of the Second World War.
• Emmanuel Liais The museum, inside a beautiful botanical park, collection of archaeological and ethnographic objects.
• Art Museum Henry Thomas, 3rd of Normandy museum.
• The Sea Sailing, cruise tours to discover the largest artificial harbor in the world.
• The Church of the Trinity (the fourteenth and 15th centuries).
• Abbey's Vow.
• The Church of St. Martin (twelfth century).
• The castle and park Raval Tourlaville, Italian Renaissance building and its park of 17 hectares.
• The trawler "Jacques Louise, a former deep-sea trawler.
• The manufacture of umbrellas of Cherbourg.
• The Mansion of the Fieffe at The Ice Cream Parlor, an old manor Cotentin.
• Friends of the Museum of The Ice Cream Parlor (Museum of Ethnography regional)?

• Free guided tours are also organized by the cities of Cherbourg-Octeville and agglomeration Cherbourg (information: Maison du Tourisme).
• Hiking - Biking trails on the Urban Community of Cherbourg. Hiking organized by the Tourist Office.

Cherbourg-Octeville / Sea Sailing

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 5°C - Max. 7°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 9°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 8°C

Chambre d'hôtes gonneville val de saire     9.4 Gonneville At the heart of the countryside at the far end of the hamlet in our stone farmhouse 'glycine', we offer a nice room with separate entrance (sink in room shower, toilet adjacent to the... Located 9.9 km from Cherbourg-Octeville 55 € the double room

La laiterie   Grosville In a small hamlet north Cotentin Eric and John (and their cat Mistigris) welcome you in the countryside. Our cottages 'The Dairy' are favorable for the escape. The house offers a single... Located 17.1 km from Cherbourg-Octeville 65 € the double room

La Préfontainerie     9.3 Cosqueville In an ancient fortified farm of the fifteenth century, spacious and quiet rooms await you 600 m from the sea and the GR 223. Opportunity to share the host table to taste the homemade... Located 17.2 km from Cherbourg-Octeville From 55 € to 60 € the double room

All beds & breakfasts around Cherbourg-Octeville

Cherbourg mendes 5 Cherbourg-Octeville Bathroom: a shower, a sink cabinet, a mirror. Cuisine: a fridge, a hob with 2 burners, a microwave, a coffee table, cabinets, set of dishes. Bedrooms: 1 bed 2 persons, a hanging cabinet,... Located in Cherbourg-Octeville From 280 € to 390 € per week

Marinoy   10 Maupertus-sur-Mer Small independent house in the middle of a large lot in a coastal village on the peninsula of Cotentin, 3 persons maximum. Brick beach 800 m, amid a large field. Thanks to say the number... Located 10.1 km from Cherbourg-Octeville From 230 € to 450 € per week

Margency, gîte en Bocage Normand   8.9 Brillevast Margency: 8 km from the beach (the Vicq), the total independence. Court terrain2000m². You will stay open farmland with its many pedestrian ways on the spot, you can relax in a spacious... Located 15.2 km from Cherbourg-Octeville From 270 € to 700 € per week

All vacation rentals around Cherbourg-Octeville

La ferme du bord de mer     8.5 Gatteville-le-Phare Our campsite is ideally situated by the sea in a preserved natural site. Its charm lies in its development in an old farmhouse. You will find a playground, a games room, mini-golf.... Located 26 km from Cherbourg-Octeville From 9.95 € to 11.05 € per day

La Gallouette   Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue Located between the two towers of Vauban Hogue and Tatihou island, 300 m from the fishing port and yachting shops. The Gallouette is equipped with a heated pool, a multi-sport, three... Located 26 km from Cherbourg-Octeville From 15.60 € to 22.90 € per day

Camping indiana   Barfleur Indiana is the site located 100 meters from the sea with easy access to the beach and 200 meters merchants. On the site you'll find many shady sites for campers only mobile home rentals,... Located 27 km from Cherbourg-Octeville 12 € per day

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Hôtel Moderna      8.3 Cherbourg-Octeville Moderna is located in the centre of Cherbourg a 10-minute walk from the train station. It offers en suite rooms, free public parking and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Rooms at Hotel... Located in Cherbourg-Octeville Room from 50 €

Marine Hotel Cherbourg      7.1 Cherbourg-Octeville Situated on the waterfront, overlooking the Cherbourg marina, the Marine Hotel Cherbourg is located in the centre of town. It offers free Wi-Fi access. Each room is in simple style... Located in Cherbourg-Octeville Room from 45 €

Hotel du Louvre      8.5 Cherbourg-Octeville In the heart of Cherbourg close to the marina, the Arsenal and the sports complex is the Hotel du Louvre which features a traditional setting and quality comfort. Guestrooms offer a... Located in Cherbourg-Octeville Room from 50 €

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