Enjoy a leisurely ferry trip to Cherbourg and visit the top of Roule Mountain with wonderful views of historic architecture. Look out for Cherbourg ferries sailing in and out. As well as welcoming holidaymakers, Cherbourg Ferry Port has a pedigree of prestigious sailing events including round-the-world yacht races. It has also played host to the Tall Ships Race, with beautiful fully rigged three-masted vessels.

Best of Cherbourg

• La Cité de la Mer is a huge maritime museum and aquarium in a converted cruise liner terminal offering a great day of sea discovery and a visit to a decommissioned nuclear submarine.
• The Liberation Museum is a fascinating trip back in time to the Battle of Normandy after D-Day on 6 June 1944.  During the Battle of Cherbourg, American troops isolated then captured the fortified port, considered vital to the campaign in Western Europe, in a hard-fought three-week campaign.
• The Ludiver Observatory and Planetarium is a must for those with an interest in astronomy. It is located in Les Pieux, a short drive away.
• La Marina is a popular contemporary restaurant with views over a busy quayside and bobbing yachts. It earns good reviews for its local seafood.