Cherbourg, France

Cherbourg (Lower Normandy) Pop:100,000

One of two seaports in Normandy, Cherbourg is also teeming with gardens and exotic plants.

Attractions in Cherbourg

La Cite de la Mer - maritime museum and largest aquarium in Europe

Cotentin Peninsula - idyllic beaches and rugged bluffs

Rue de la Paix and Tour Carree - for international shopping sprees

Roudoux Lakes - fishing, cycling, hiking, and boating

Musee de la Glacerie - museum of local life and history

Saint Germain Chapel - 10th century church

Musee Airborne and Musee de la Liberation - two separate museums dedicated to the D-Day landing and attendant events

Parc Emmanuel Liais - beautiful botanical gardens

Musee Regional du Cidre et du Calvados - displays and activities regarding local traditions of cider-making and calvados-making

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Ferme Musee du Cotentin - rural life with animals museum

Cherbourg British and Irish Film Festiva l - annually in Spring

La Glacerie (race track)

Cite de la mer (maritime museum)