Back to the homepage > Tourism and activities > Cherbourg and the surrounding area
Our selection
THE CITÉ DE LA MER
Located in the old Transatlantic Harbour Station, the Cité de la Mer, a unique tourist and cultural complex in Europe, is dedicated to man’s adventures in the great depths of the oceans. There are three principal themes: the Submarine, with a visit of the Redoutable, the largest submarine open to the public in the world, and an exhibition of exploration devices; the Ocean, dedicated to the exploration and exploitation of the rich sea life, designed around the Aquarium Abyssal, the deepest in Europe; and “Walking under the sea”, a virtual underwater adventure to discover the landscapes of underwater oases and wonderful sea creatures.
PUBLIC GARDEN
Located at the foot of the Roule Mountain, this landscaped garden is constantly enriched with new species, remarkable trees and water features. Children will love the animal park and the playground. The bandstand is the only one which survives in the city.
CHÂTEAU DES RAVALET
A superb Renaissance château built from blueschist by the noble Ravalet family in 1575 and restored at the end of the 19th century by René de Tocqueville, who also created the landscaped park that surrounds the château, with a greenhouse and water features.
Property of the City of Cherbourg-Octeville since 1935, the park, château and greenhouse are classified as Historic Monuments. The 17-hectare park was classified in 2004 as a “Jardin Remarquable" (Remarkable Garden). There is a playground, and a tearoom which is open during the summer in the Jardin des Vents. The château’s principal façade was restored in 2008.
ABBAYE DU VOEU
A Romanesque abbey founded in 1145 by Mathilde, daughter of Henry 1st of England. Visits take in the refectory (12th), the ancient kitchens, the cellar, the chapter house, one of the most beautiful in the region, and the hospital pavilion, amongst others.
THOMAS HENRY MUSEUM
Rated the third best museum in Normandy, it houses a unique collection of works by Jean-François Millet and a magnificent collection of some 300 paintings and sculptures dating from the 15th to the 19th centuries, including works by Fra Angelico, Camille Claudel, Guillaume Fouace and David.
EXPOSITION HUGO PRATT
du 3 avril au 20 septembre 2009 au musée d'art Thomas-Henry.
Pour sa 5e biennale du 9e art, Cherbourg frappe fort et rend hommage à Hugo Pratt, père de Corto Maltese, figure emblématique du marin aventurier
En Savoir + cliquer ici
Passer la nuit à l'hôtel Moderna avant de prendre le Ferry pour l'Angleterre où l'Irlande
En Savoir + cliquer ici
LA CITÉ DE LA MER
Située dans l’ancienne Gare Maritime Transatlantique, La Cité de la Mer, complexe touristique et culturel unique en Europe, est dédiée à l’aventure humaine dans les grandes profondeurs
En Savoir + cliquer ici
CASINO DE CHERBOURG
Au coeur de la ville face au port de pêche, le Casino de Cherbourg vous invite à vivre de grands moments d'émotion
