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Cherbourg Town |
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The town of Cherbourg with its harbour, military forts, port, commercial centre, the theatre and its square is perfect to explore. Discover Cherbourg through the guided tours, the historic walks or the route-marked parks and gardens. Or practise water sports at the 'Station Voile Nautisme Cherbourg Hague'. |
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Thomas Henry Fine Art Museum
Founded in 1835, this place is the 3rd largest art museum in Normandy. A permanent exhibition shows over 300 paintings and sculptures from the 15th to 19th centuries, ceramics and crockery from 16th to 19th centuries. The museum also holds a collection of European art from Fra Angelico to Murillo and French works from Clouet to Chardin and David.
Native Norman artists are also featured, including Millet's porttrait works and Guillaume Fouace. |
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Liberation Museum
At the top of the Montagne du Roule, 117 metres above the sea, you have a panoramic view of the harbour from the fort, which was built during the Second Empire era. The fort now houses a museum founded in 1954 and renovated in 1994. This museum was the first Liberation Museum in France. The Museum tour takes visitors on a film tour from the shadows of the Occupation to the lights of the D Day. |
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Station Voile Cherbourg-Hague
Learn how to sail on an traditional ship, the 'Néréïdes'; or canoe along the jagged coast of 'La Hague' and discover the mystery of 'L'île Pelée' and the 'rade' of Cherbourg, by cruising around islands.
Station Voile offers a wide range of activities, including bike rental, learn to paraglide, Speed Sailing, Sand Yachting, Fun Board, Wave Ski. |
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Thomas Henry Art Museum |
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Address: Rue Vastel,
50100 Cherbourg-Octeville |
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Tel: 02 33 23 02 23 |
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Fax: 02 33 23 02 27 |
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Open: All year |
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Opening Hours |
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Tues-Sun: 9am-12 noon; 2pm-6pm |
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Prices: |
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Children: 1.10€ (to 16 yrs) |
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Adults: 2.30€ |
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Free on Sundays |
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Free entry on Sunday |
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Musée du Roule |
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Address: Rue du Roule,
50100 Cherbourg-Octeville |
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Tel: 02 33 20 14 12 |
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Open: All year |
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Opening Hours: Summer |
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Tues-Sun: 10am-6pm |
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Opening Hours: Winter |
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Tues-Sun: 9:30am-12 noon; 2pm-5:30pm |
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Prices: |
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Children: 1.50€(to 16 yrs) |
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Adults: 3€ |
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Free entry on Sunday |
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Station Voile Cherbourg-Hague |
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Address: Rue du Diablotin,
50100 Cherbourg-Octeville |
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Contact: Nolwenn Corlay |
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Tel: 02 33 78 19 29 |
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Fax: 02 33 78 19 28 |
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English Spoken |
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Open: All year |
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Opening Hours: Summer |
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Mon-Fri: 9am-12:30pm; 1:30pm-6pm |
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Opening Hours: Winter |
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Daily: 10am-6pm |
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Prices: Please ask |
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