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Excursion La Hague: 72 km |
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CHERBOURG |
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A military and commercial port, fishing harbour and yachting marina. Liberation museum with panoramic view, Fine Arts and Natural History Museum, 19th century theatre, casino, parks and gardens. |
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From Cherbourg town centre take the D45 to Querqueville. |
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QUERQUEVILLE: |
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Saint Germain 10th century chapel, panoramic view over Cherbourg Harbour. |
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URVILLE-NACQUEVILLE: |
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'Dur Ecu' Manor house and 16th century Château de Nacqueville surrounded by lovely gardens. Beautiful viewpoint at Landemer. |
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GREVILLE-HAGUE: |
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Birthplace of the famous French painter Jean-François Millet (19th century). |
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OMONVILLE-LA-ROGUE: |
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Picturesque fishing port |
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OMONVILLE-LA-PETITE: |
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Famnous writer Jacques Prévert's house and grave. |
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SAINT GERMAIN DES VAUX: |
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Discover the Port Racine, the smallest port in France. |
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AUDERVILLE-GOURY: |
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Lifeboat station.
Lighthouse built out at sea. |
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When leaving Auderville take the D401 and head towards |
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BAIE D'ECALGRAIN: |
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Wonderful panoramic view of the bay. |
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In Hameau Dannery turn right (D202) towards: |
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NEZ DE JOBOURG: |
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Breathtaking views of the rugged coastline. The cliffs (126m) are said to be the highest in Europe. |
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COGEMA: |
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La Hague, visit the nuclear fuel reprocessing plant. |
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In Beaumont-Hague turn right on to the D318 towards |
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VAUVILLE: |
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Quaint village and beach. Pretty 16th century château 'Mare de Vauville' (marshland), nature reserve. |
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After Vauville take the D237 to |
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THE VILLAGE OF THOT: |
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Panoramic view. |
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BIVILLE: |
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Rejoin the D901 at Sainte-Croix-Hague towards Cherbourg. |
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