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Cherbourg is the gateway to Normandy, on the Cotentin Peninsula which covers an area of about 18 miles and has a variety of landscapes. It has a spectacular coastline and plenty of safe, sandy beaches. The port's main attractions include a fabulous aquarium and memorials to the dead of WWII. The countryside of the Val de Saire area, east of Cherbourg, and the Hague peninsula, to the west, also has much to offer and is well worth exploring. |
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Cherbourg's harbour walls are magnificent feats of engineering and around the harbour area is the site of the great château which was destroyed in 1689. Other sites include the Bassins, where you can witness the port as it was in the 19th century. |
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Other Key attractions include Liberation Museum - Fort du Roule, Family Fun underwater - La Cite de la Mer, the Ludiver Observatory & Planetarium and the very impressive Holy Trinity Church dating back to early 5 th century. |
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Cherbourg is a convenient base from which to explore the surrounding Normandy region, which is host to gems such as the lovely Val de Saire and the intriguing Hague. The region around Cherbourg is renowned for its striking châteaux so take an opportunity to explore this beautiful region. |
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Cherbourg is also famous for a number of markets that take place in the town centre nearly every day of the week apart from the hypermarkets offering huge savings just outside the town. |
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Cherbourg Ferry Port Facilities |
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Cherbourg Ferry port is easily accessible from the town centre and offers connections to Portsmouth in England. Cherbourg ferry terminal offers a range of facilities such as a bar, a newsagent selling snacks and souvenirs, payphones, disabled assistance, bureau de change, baby changing facilities and a cash machine. |
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Car Parking |
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A Car Park is available near the ferry terminal. |
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Cherbourg Ferry Port Directions |
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By Car, N13 motorway connects Cherbourg to the rest of the French highway network to Brittany, Loire and the south of France. |
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By Train, the nearest train station is about 40 minutes from Cherbourg ferry terminal. SNCF trains connect to various other towns from here. |
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By Coach, no buses operate to the ferry terminal. |
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Ferries to Cherbourg |
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