Guidebook for Cherbourg-Octeville
Food Scene
It's literally a melting pot of people, food and cultures. Wonderfully chatty Chef and owner. Get the Thai Green Curry with chicken. Amazing!
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Le Melting Pot
17 Rue du PortIt's literally a melting pot of people, food and cultures. Wonderfully chatty Chef and owner. Get the Thai Green Curry with chicken. Amazing!
Le Patio
5 Rue ChristineGastro high end restaurant with stunning views of the sea. Booking required.
Hôtel Restaurant Le Landemer
2 Rue des DouanesGastro high end restaurant with stunning views of the sea. Booking required.
Petit Jean
1 Rue du ChâteauCafé de l'étoile
2 Rue des PortesDrinks & Nightlife
It's the best place in town. Fabulous crowd, friendly staff and amazing atmosphere with it's shabby chic interiors.
Le 5 Bis
5 bis Rue ChristineIt's the best place in town. Fabulous crowd, friendly staff and amazing atmosphere with it's shabby chic interiors.
Le Moderne
13 Pl. Général de GaulleSightseeing
It's one of the tallest functional lighthouses in the world. Unmatched views from on top.
15 Einheimische empfehlen
Gatteville-le-Phare
It's one of the tallest functional lighthouses in the world. Unmatched views from on top.
Being the second most visited site in France after the Eiffel Tower, this ancient fairytale-like Abbey that is an island in itself, will have you captivated. A must-see if you're in Normandy.
649 Einheimische empfehlen
Le Mont-Saint-Michel
Being the second most visited site in France after the Eiffel Tower, this ancient fairytale-like Abbey that is an island in itself, will have you captivated. A must-see if you're in Normandy.
Barfleur
Nez de Jobourg
Arts & Culture
Small but fantastic collection of art and sculpture including famous Norman artists like Jean-François Millet.
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Musee d'art Thomas-Henry
8 Esplanade de la LaïcitéSmall but fantastic collection of art and sculpture including famous Norman artists like Jean-François Millet.
Place du Général de Gaulle
Cité de la Mer
Allée du Président MenutEssentials
There's a basket in the flat with extra bags in it. Please feel free to use them for shopping. It is customary to carry your own bags.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Carrefour City
5-7 Rue GambettaThere's a basket in the flat with extra bags in it. Please feel free to use them for shopping. It is customary to carry your own bags.
PRESSING DU CENTRE
7 Rue des TribunauxEntertainment & Activities
This is the oldest and only cinema in Cherbourg that plays movies in original. The new multi-screen cinema across the Quai plays movies dubbed in french. The selection at Odeon is limited though.
30 Einheimische empfehlen
Cinéma CGR Cherbourg Odéon
51 Rue Maréchal FochThis is the oldest and only cinema in Cherbourg that plays movies in original. The new multi-screen cinema across the Quai plays movies dubbed in french. The selection at Odeon is limited though.
Cinéma CGR Cherbourg Odéon
51 Rue Maréchal FochGetting Around
Best car rental in town since it's conveniently located in the same building as the train station. You literally step off the train and get into your hired car; when you leave you drop it off. Be aware that it's best to book your car ahead.
AVIS
Avenue Jean François MilletBest car rental in town since it's conveniently located in the same building as the train station. You literally step off the train and get into your hired car; when you leave you drop it off. Be aware that it's best to book your car ahead.