Cherbourg Travel Guide

 Pavlik_NL Says:  High on top of a rocky hill that is dominating over the city of Cherbourg, stands the fortress. The strategic position is well choosen and from the terraces of the fortress one can see over the whole town, as well as over the complete harbour and wide into the English... 

 darkjedi Says:  Below the Montagne du Roule, where once stood the old hermitage, stands the first garden that provides a place to relax and to enjoy for the people of Cherbourg. First opened to the public in 1887, this garden with its statues, original layouts and greens, has kept the... 

 darkjedi Says:  In the public gardens under Fort Roulle is a large war memorial in pink granite from Fermaville. It was inaugerated in 1924. The statue is the work of Descatoire. Today it is adorned with a beautiful crown of grandiflora magnolias. 

 darkjedi Says:  In the public gardens under the shadow of Fort Roule lies this statue. Built in marble and bronze on its base of granite , it was the work of Chapu and Bouteiller. It was inaugurated in 1892 to the glory of the painter of the Hague. 

 darkjedi Says:  Towering above Cherbourg from the top of the “Montagne du Roule” there is a 19th century fort presenting a magnificent view on the harbour and city. The museum is housed in the military fort built between 1852 and 1857. It was completely renovated and enlarged for the... 

 darkjedi Says:  Constructed at the end of the nineteenth century and protected as an historical monument since 1984, the theatre of Cherbourg is one of the last surviving theatres built in the Italian style. Admire the beauty of the golden theatre, as it was nicknamed by the Cherbourgeois... 

 darkjedi Says:  Passing an hour in the town square outside the theatre at lunch time you can sit and watch the world go by. A good place to relax and people watch, and also a good place to orientate yourself as most of the main roads meet here. Maybe see a crazy French dog running around... 

 darkjedi Says:  The museum is housed in a military fort built between 1852 and 1857. It was completely renovated and enlarged for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the D-Day Landings. It now covers 800 square metres and contains 17 rooms over two floors.The exhibition is organised... 

 bognerbabe Says:  This is a real find if you are exploring the Cotentin Peninsula. The Landemer is a hotel and restaurant about 20 km south of Cherbourg (Urville-Nacqueville).It is a one star hotel, but what a location, what great prices and great food! It faces the sea and is right on the (G... 

 antistar Says:  Being a key port on the Channel, it's no surprise to find that the there are plenty of opportunities of getting to and from the town by ferry. From Cherbourg you can get ferries across to England, with departures for Poole and Portsmouth, but also longer journeys to Cork in... 

 darkjedi Says:  This large shop would be the equivalent of the Forbidden Planet chain in the UK. Full of science fiction and fantasy toys, books and games, weapons and costumes. Figurines, painball and manga a specialty. 

 darkjedi Says:  Carrefour, the biggest shop in Cherbourg. The place everyone went once, but a little quieter now. A vast store where you can buy most things of any kind. It has attendant restaurants and fast food outlets but be aware that the main store is closed on Sundays. 

 Pavlik_NL Says:  Although not many European countries are as enthusiastic about this conquering Frenchman, the French are crazy about their little general: Napoleon Bonaparte. Especially the people from Cherbourg honour him, as he was responsible for the start in building the largest deep...