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Cherbourg tourist guide - hotels and services

The city of Cherbourg is a vital gateway to the wonderful Normandy region and houses a pivotal naval base, a yachting marina and an active fishing trade port. The typical laid-back French town welcomes visitors from around the globe, who come to appreciate the place's breathtaking countryside and fine sandy beaches.

During the summer months, festivals are held frequently at the wonderful Plage Verte Park, with the astonishing Napoleon Bonaparte Monument positioned at the entrance. Tourists can wander along the pleasant walkways nearby the marina towards the end of the Port de Plaisance, the place where the ships come in and out. Cotentin shoreline also offers plenty of activities such as windsurfing, skydiving, wind-carting and sea kayaking.

The centre of the city boasts an interesting collection of different architectural styles featuring grand designs by Napoleon Bonaparte, Vauban and Queen Mathilde as well as Art Deco constructions. For those who appreciate churches, the bell tower of St Martin of Octeville is without a doubt a must-see.

In the Old Town, you'll find the fortress Fort de Roule offering spectacular views over Cherbourg. In addition, the church houses the Musée de la Libération. Astronomy buffs should visit the Ludiver Observatory and Planetarium, which has an excellent virtual guide to the universe. You also have the option to visit La Cité de la Mer, a very special aquarium with a 45-minute audio-guided tour of the Redoutable, which is a gigantic nuclear submarine. This aquarium also boasts enormous fish tanks with squid, seahorses and jellyfish.

Cherbourg city centre is pleasantly green, with many colourful gardens and serene parks. Most remarkable is Emmanuel Liais, featuring an oasis and more than 400 species of rare trees and plants. Next to the garden is the renowned Museum du Parc Liais, where you have the option to be educated about the species of flora and fauna.

Driving by car to other interesting nearby localities can be very rewarding. Just a short ride from the city will take you to the charming countryside. The Ravelet Château in Tourlaville is constructed in the Renaissance style and includes a vast park and lovely ponds. Mont St Michel is listed as a World Heritage site and is another fascinating locality, with Benedictine Abbey, positioned on the summit of the rocky islet, provides enchanting sights of the ocean.

Hotels in Cherbourg

Cherbourg is an extremely tourist-friendly place and it has many lovely guesthouses, hotels and bed-and-breakfasts for vacationers. Cherbourg is an ideal base from which to explore the Cherbourg peninsula, with its sandy beaches and seaside resorts.

Hotel establishments nearby Cherbourg include: Citotel Hôtel Beauséjour, a small and hospitable venue situated in the middle of the city, just a stone's throw away from the Place Napoléon. The Hôtel Restaurant Du Chateau de Quinevillea is a former castle, which has retained its exquisite and historic charms. The gardens of the hotel are very inviting and the superb restaurant serves mouth-watering traditional Normandy foods cooked with fresh local ingredients. Situated in the heart of the city, you'll find the Inter Hotel Du Lourve, which boasts stunning gardens, outstanding guest amenities and a golf course.