english channel cruise

ENGLISH
CHANNEL
CRUISE
2013
Exploring the French Coast
English Channel Cruise
THE ENGLISH CHANNEL CRUISE
EXPLORING THE FRENCH COAST
FOREWORD
For 2013 we have prepared several new cruise destinations. Cruising in the Northern part of Europe is a
guarantee for culture and historical adventures. In this brochure we like to give an insight in the history of
the France coast on the English Channel. From the Dutch coast we sail via Belgium to the French coast on
the English Channel and explore interesting and famous cities and sites. The cruise will finish in the
beautiful town of Saint Malo. We have tried to give this English Channel Cruise an exploring character
and are open for any desired changes in schedule or sailing plan. In the following paragraphs we
describe the open sailing plan and try to give you an insight in attractions and activities in the cruising
region.
We hope you will enjoy reading about this beautiful region and may it give you holiday feelings!
With Regards,
Arnold Timmer
Nauticon Yacht Services BV
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Sailing plan overview
Day 1
Antwerp
Antwerp
Day 2
Antwerp
Nieuwpoort
Day 3
Nieuwpoort
Boulogne sur mer
Day 4
Sightseeing Boulogne sur mer
Day 5
Boulogne sur mer
Dieppe
Day 6
Dieppe
Ouistreham
Day 7
Sightseeing Caen
Day 8
D-Day Beaches & Museum
Day 9
Ouistreham
Day 10
Sightseeing Cherbourg
Day 11
Cherbourg
Jersey – St. Helier
Day 12
Sightseeing Jersey – St. Helier
Saint Malo
Day 13
Sightseeing Saint Malo
Sightseeing Mont Saint Michel
Day 14
Saint Malo
Return flight
Cherbourg
During this cruise around 400 nautical miles will be covered.
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ANTWERP
The cruise will start from the city of Antwerp. Antwerp,
daughter of the River Scheldt and second largest city of
Belgium.. The 500.000 inhabitants call it the 'Metropolis'
(Antwerpians are known in Belgium for not being too
modest). This city has so many different facets that it takes a
while before one gets to know it thoroughly.
It is the second largest harbour of Europe (after Rotterdam).
Moreover, Antwerp is a splendid city with numerous
architectural highlights, most of which date from the 16th (the
golden era of Antwerp) and the 17th century. The
destructions of the Second World War, unfortunately, has
scarred somehow the fair face of the old town. Still there are
enough monuments left for those who like monument-hopping
to spend a few days admiring them. The past is also
represented by the numerous paintings of Peter Paul Rubens
who lived in the Antwerp of the early 17th century.
Antwerp, the diamond centre of the World. If diamonds
really are a girl's best friend, than a lot of ladies will not
leave out a visit to the diamond district around the Railway
Station. This area is also the Jewish part of the city. The
presence of many 'Chassidic' Jewish people gives the city a
flair that cannot be found in other Belgian cities.
Antwerp, however, does not only live from the past. Nowadays, Antwerp has earned a place among the
fashion cities of the world thanks to the efforts of numerous young Flemish fashion designers.
ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES IN ANTWERP
The house of Rubens
In a side-street (named 'Wapper') of the Meir avenue stands
the former house of Peter Paul Rubens, the greatest and most
famous of all the Antwerp painters. Rubens bought an
existing 16th century house here, after he had returned from
his stay in Italy (1600-1608). He lived in the house from
1616 onwards and died here in 1640.
Castle The Steen
Steen' is the Dutch word for 'stone'. In Antwerp the 'Steen' is the name of the little castle that can be seen
at the entrance of the city centre, on the border of the river Scheldt. The castle is called that way
because it was one of the earliest buildings in Antwerp constructed with stones (at a time when most
houses were still built with wood). The name 'Steen' can be found in other cities too. It always refers to a
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castle-like fortification (e.g.: the castle of the counts of
Flanders in the city of Gent is also called 'Graven-steen',
or (stone) Castle of the Counts).
The Antwerp Steen has been renovated numerous times. It
was probably built as a part of the fortification around the
city in the 13th century. In 1520, during the reign of Charles
V, the castle was renovated by the architects Keldermans
and De Waghemakere. The chapel which forms a loggia
above the entrance dates from this period. It bears the
motto of Charles V 'Plus Outre'.
The Steen was used as a prison from 1549 until 1823. As from 1862 it was used as the Archaeological
Museum. It was again renovated in 1889-1890 and a Neo-gothic wing was added to the building. Since
1952 The National Navigation Museum is housed here. Next to the castle are the large storage halls of
the 19th century harbour. Here can be seen numerous vessels and boats which belong to the Maritime
Museum.
The Zurenborg District
Zurenborg is the name of a district, consisting of a few
streets in the Antwerp suburb of Berchem. The district is
situated near the railway station of Berchem. What you can
see here is absolutely unique in Belgium, or perhaps in
Europe. An incredible mixture of architectural styles unfolds
itself before the eyes of the visitor. Nowhere else can such a
panoply of neo-styles be admired (or ridiculed, according to
some). The district is not really very large, so the best way to
visit it is by taking a stroll through the different streets. In
Belgium the district is also sometimes referred to as the
'COGELS-OSY lei.', which is the name of its main street.
DINING AND WINING IN ANTWERP
't Zilte (2 star Michelin restaurant)
Chef : Viki Geunes
Hanzestedenplaats 5 Antwerpen
+3232834040
[email protected]
www.tzilte.be
Closing: Monday lunch, Saturday, Sunday.
This establishment has moved to the top floor of the MAS, so the
location is now at the same level as the food! The urban
gastronomy here is indeed top flight, a magnificent blend of
craftsmanship and creativity - in one of the loveliest spots in town overlooking the harbour.
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t Fornuis Very (1 star Michelin restaurant)
Johan Segers
Reyndersstraat 24 Antwerpen
+3232336270
[email protected]
Closing: 22 July - 16 August, Saturday, Sunday.
Fine classic cuisine and quality wines are served in this rustic restaurant housed
in an old building. The owner/chef introduces the menu in person. He has been
running the show since 1976 and was awarded his first Michelin star in 1986.
Miniature stoves exhibited downstairs.
Het Gebaar (1 star Michelin restaurant)
Chef : Roger van Damme
Leopoldstraat 24 B Antwerpen
+3232323710
[email protected]
www.hetgebaar.be
Closing: Sunday
This restaurant is located in an elegant building on the
edge of the botanical park. Luxury tea room cuisine, which
the chef enriches with modern twists; mouth-watering
desserts! Non-stop service until 6pm.
NIEUWPOORT
The town of Nieuwpoort lies on the river IJzer, 3km (2miles) from where it flows into the North Sea. It is
divided into Nieuwpoort Bad and Nieuwpoort Stad laying a little further inland, and is an important
fishing port. The importance of tourism, which is in first place concentrated in Nieuwpoort Bad, can be
seen from the extensive yacht harbour, one of the largest in the North Sea.
History
In the past, Nieuwpoort was almost exclusively a fishing port and was during certain period’s one of the
most important ones of the Belgian coast. At the end of the 16th century Nieuwpoort was a famous or
even notorious Spanish pirate nest. The town situated at the North Sea was the first front city on Belgian
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soil. It was above all a battlefield for four nations and this historical fact, together with the important
facts like the flooding, makes the role of Nieuwpoort during the Great War unique.
DINING AND WINING IN NIEUWPOORT
Hostellerie Le Fox (2 star Michelin restaurant)
Chef : Stephane Buyens
Walckierstraat 2 B - De Panne
+3258412855
[email protected]
www.hotelfox.be
Opening times Closing: 15 April - 23 April, 01 July - 09 July, 29
September - 15 October, Monday, Tuesday.
This intimate restaurant offers a delicious range of classic, regional dishes with a modern twist. Prestigious
wine list and original appetisers. Good choice of sweet treats to round off your meal with a coffee.
Smart rooms for a gourmet stopover.
Ten Bogaerde (1 star Michelin restaurant)
Chef : Iain Wittevrongel
Ten Bogaerdelaan 10, Koksijde
+3258620000
[email protected]
www.tenbogaerde.be
Opening times Closing: 30 June - 01 July, Monday,
Sunday.
A 12C abbey farmhouse that has often been remodelled. It is now converted into a restaurant with both
a historical and modern setting. Banquets in the chapel and a fine summer terrace.
DUNKIRK
Well known throughout the world as the scene for Operation Dynamo in 1940, Dunkirk is one of the few
places in Europe that seamlessly combines a wealth of history with fabulous boutique shops,
hypermarkets, delightful restaurants, a stunning golf course and miles of sweeping sandy beaches at the
seaside resort of Malo-les-Bains.
ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES AROUND DUNKIRK
There are a number of places for visitors to take a look
through a window into the past including the Battle of
Dunkirk museum (Mémorial du souvenir) which houses a
collection of war time relics and moving photographs. There
have also been a number of memorials erected over the
years to including The British Memorial, The Fort des Dunes
and The memorial to the battles of May and June 1940
are all located within easy walking distance and pay
tribute to all those that fought at Dunkirk.
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Discover Dunkirk’s maritime history at the Port Museum and on board the Duchesse Anne, a stunning
schooner dating from 1901. Curious as to how ports work nowadays ? Take the boat trip on board « le
Texel » through the impressive landscape of France’s third biggest port.
Dunkirk and French flanders is also home to the prestigious Lieu d’Art et Action Contemporaine (LAAC)
which houses an eclectic mix of contemporary art from the 1950s through to the present day. The rich
collection of the Fine Arts Museum includes paintings and sculpture from Flemish, French, Dutch and Italian
masters. In the Chapel of light, created by British sculptor Sir Anthony Caro, this impressive work of art, a
stunning group of 15 sculptures laid out over 450m2, forms part of the project to restore the choir of the
church of Saint John the Baptist at Bourbourg. The peaceful
walled town of Gravelines was left surprisingly unspoilt
during the great wars and still retains a great deal of
French architecture to savour.
Bergues is still contained within ramparts for over five
kilometres. Surrounded by greenery, these walls provide a
walk that is as magnificent as it is instructive. There is no
doubt you will be won over by the attractive traditional old
houses and private mansions.
DINING AND WINING IN DUNKIRK
Le Soubise (3 forks Michelin restaurant)
49 rte de Bergues, Coudekerque-Branche
+328646600
[email protected]
www.restaurant-soubise.com
Opening times Closing: 21 April - 30 April, 27 July - 20 August,
Saturday, Sunday.
The chef at this 18C coaching inn celebrated his golden anniversary in the job in
2010! He continues to valiantly rustle up tasty and generous traditional fare.
Le Flore (2 forks Michelin restaurant)
Duinkerkelaan 19b B - 8660 De Panne
+3258412248
[email protected]
www.leflore.be
Opening times Closing: Tuesday.
Contact the establishment to check this information.
This Flora is Mediterranean, and grew from a good seed, inspired by the Colonna-Césari couple and
nurtured by a creative young chef. It has excellent food and wine pairings, an Art Deco setting and
attentive service to boot.
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Boulogne-sur-Mer is the largest fishing port in France and so the emphasis, as you would expect, is very
much on seafood and all things connected with the sea. Apart from the stalls along the edge of the port,
there is also Capécure, the commercial port where the fish is auctioned, frozen, salted, smoked and
generally processed.
ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES BOULOGNE-SUR-MER
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Boulogne
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Boulogne is a minor basilica located in
Boulogne-sur-Mer in the Pas-de-Calais département of northern France.
The basilica was built between 1827 and 1875 on the site of
Boulogne's medieval cathedral with its 101 metre high dome. The
basilica is still known locally as the "cathedral", despite the present
church never having held that status.
Notre-Dame was built to a new design and was inspired by both
classical and renaissance styles, and bears many similarities to St Paul's
Cathedral. The area beneath the dome was initially designed to form
the complete church, but additional funding allowed the expansion to
the nave and transept that form a Latin cross. This gives the finished
building the unusual internal appearance of being formed by two
distinct churches.
Château-Museé
2 rue Bernet Boulogne
+33321100220
Open: Daily except Tuesday 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm to
5pm, Sunday 10am to 12.30pm and 2.30pm to 5.30pm
Located on the ramparts that tops the upper town, there is so
much to see in this medieval castle and in its museum you may
well run out of time! The castle was originally built by the
Count of Boulogne and his wife Mahaut and was the first
castle to be built without a keep in the history of military
architecture. Part of the moat has been refilled with water and
the drawbridge has been restored. You can walk through the vaults and underground passages of this
listed building including the chapel and the baronial hall. Do not miss the magnificent gothic Salle
Barbière (armoury) adjoining the old prison.
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DINING AND WINING BOULOGNE-SUR-MER
La Matelote (1 star Michelin restaurant)
Chef : Tony Lestienne
80 bd Ste Beuve Boulogne-sur-Mer
+33321301797
[email protected]
www.la-matelote.com
Closing: Thursday lunch
An elegantly refined restaurant in red and gold hues with a fine summer terrace. Superbly prepared
seafood cuisine.
Épicure (1 star Michelin restaurant)
Chef : Philippe Carrée
1 r. Pompidou F - 62930 Wimereux
+33321832183
Closing: 30 August - 13 September, Wednesday diner, Sunday.
You could easily miss this discreet little restaurant in the town centre. It has
a hushed and intimate atmosphere and an appealing contemporary menu,
which is principally devoted to seafood.
DIEPPE
Dieppe is the nearest beach to Paris, lively all year round. It is well-known for a failed landing operation
by predominantly Canadian Allied forces during WW2, on the 19th of August 1942. You won't find a
French flag flying in Dieppe without a Canadian flag alongside it. Dieppe has a long and interesting
history, having been an important port linking William the Conquerer's English kingdom with his
Normandy Dukedom in the 11th century, and having endured centuries of conflict right up until 1944.
Today, it's an important ferry and fishing port, and a pleasant seaside resort.
ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES DIEPPE
Chateau Museum
Chemin de la Citadelle, Dieppe
+332 35841976
This museum is situated within the old chateau that
overlooks the town of Dieppe to the west. A beautiful
structure, it has a long and interesting history associated
with the people of the town. The museum is dedicated to
models of ships and ivory carvings that have been
collected from across the world and beautifully displayed
in this most gentile of environments. The museum offer
wonderful views across the town from the cliffs and across
the town.
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City of the Sea
37 Rue de l’Asile Thomas, Dieppe
+33235069320
This large sea life centre is without a doubt one of the most popular visitor
attractions in the town of Dieppe. Situated close to the main docks, the centre
explores the close link that the town has always shared with the sea and the
animals that live in it. The centre is filled with large tanks and aquariums that
contain an exciting variety of fish and other animals of the sea, for the
entertainment of visitors and to help with research and conservation projects.
St. Jacques Church
Place St. Jacques, Dieppe
This is the largest and most prominent church in Dieppe,
situated close to the port and the old town streets. It is an
imposing Norman Gothic ecclesiastical structure that has acted
as the centrepiece of the area for many centuries. It is thought
that the first stones were laid in around the early 13th
Century, but there have been several major overhauls of the
building since that time, making it a well maintained and
extremely charming church to visit.
DINING AND WINING IN DIEPPE
Les Voiles d' Or (1 star Michelin restaurant)
Chef : Tristan Arhan
2 chemin de la Falaise Dieppe
+33235841684
www.lesvoilesdor.fr
Closing: Monday, Tuesday, Sunday diner.
This establishment perched atop the Pollet cliffs has a
chef who is passionate about his ingredients. His fish, for example, is quite superb! Dishes are prepared
with distinct refinement, simply and wisely making the most of fine flavours.
Le Colombier (2 forks Michelin restaurant)
r. Loucheur F - 76550 Offranville
+33235854850
[email protected]
www.restaurant-normandie-offranville-colombier.over-blog.com
Closing: 18 February - 07 March, Wednesday, Sunday diner.
This venerable 16C Norman residence retains its monumental
fireplace, offset by a backdrop of appealing contemporary decor.
Scallops in pear compote, local fish, tatin-style apples... Fine cuisine
that is harmonious and agreeably original.
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OUISTREHAM AND CAEN
The name Ouistreham derives from ouistre - 'oyster' and Saxon ham= 'village'. It has been a trading port
since the Middle Ages. The harbour is now a part of "Port de Caen-Ouistreham". Ouistreham is
pronounced Wee-ss-tram. Since the beginning of the 20th century, it is a bathing beach on the "Riva
Bella". On 6 June 1944, No. 4 Commando landed at Ouistreham (Sword Beach) and fought their way to
Pegasus Bridge, with the 177 Free French of the No. 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando given the honour of
spearheading the advance. The assault on Ouistreham was featured in the movie The Longest Day,
although the film location for Ouistreham was actually at Port-en-Bessin.
ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES AROUND OUISTREHAM
Le Grand Bunker Musee du Mur de l'Atlantique
Avenue du 6 Juin, Ouistreham
+3323197286
Located at a stone’s throw from the beach and the Ferry terminal,
the Atlantic Wall Museum is inside the old German headquarter
which was in charge of the batteries covering the entrance of the
river Orne and the canal. The 52ft high concrete tower has been
fully restored to make it look how it was on the 6th of June 1944.
On six June, intrigued by this unforeseen obstacle, the Franco
British Commandos attempted to approach the tower, but were
repulsed by machine-gun fire and stick- grenades being thrown
from the top. They were content to skirt the bunker, which
remained a permanent threat during the following days.
Musee du Debarquement no. 4 Commando
Place Alfred Thomas, 14150 Ouistreham
+330231966310
During our stay in Ouistreham we will make a full day sightseeing tour along all D-day beaches and sites
of historical interest. During this sightseeing tour we will visit the Allied Memorial Field in Colleville-surMer.
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Pegasus Bridge
Pegasus Bridge is a bascule bridge (a type of movable
bridge), built in 1934, that crossed the Caen Canal, between
Caen and Ouistreham. Also known as the Bénouville Bridge
after the neighbouring village, it was, with the nearby
Ranville Bridge over the river Orne, a major objective of
Operation Deadstick, part of Operation Tonga in the opening
minutes of the invasion of Normandy. A glider borne unit of
the British 6th Airborne Division, commanded by Major John
Howard, was to land, take the bridges intact and hold them
until relieved. The successful taking of the bridges played an
important role in limiting the effectiveness of a German counter-attack in the days and weeks following
the invasion. In 1944 it was renamed Pegasus Bridge in honour of the operation. The name is derived
from the shoulder emblem worn by the British airborne forces, which is the flying horse Pegasus.
ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES AROUND CAEN
Caen is known for its historical buildings built during the reign of William the Conqueror, who was buried
there, and for the Battle for Caen—heavy fighting that took place in and around Caen during the Battle
of Normandy in 1944, destroying much of the city. As the city of William the Conqueror, the city has a
long and complex history. In the Second World War, it was a key site of the Battle of Normandy, and
suffered considerable destruction. The city has preserved the memory by erecting a memorial for peace.
Caen Castle
The castle was built c. 1060 by William the Conqueror, who
successfully conquered England in 1066. His son Henry I then
built the Saint Georges church, a keep (1123) and a large
hall for the Duke Court. At Christmas 1182, a royal court
celebration for Christmas in the aula of Caen Castle brought
together Henry II and his sons, Richard the Lionheart and John
Lackland, receiving more than a thousand knights. Caen
Castle, along with all of Normandy, was handed over to the
French Crown in 1204. Philip II reinforced the fortifications.
The castle saw several engagements during the Hundred
Years' War (1346, 1417, 1450). The keep was pulled down in 1793 during the French Revolution, by
order of the National Convention. The castle, which was used as a barracks during World War II.
Church of Saint-Pierre
The construction of the present building took place between the
early 13th and the 16th centuries. The spire was destroyed in 1944,
and has since been rebuilt. The eastern apse of the church was built
by Hector Sohier between 1518 and 1545. The interior choir and
the exterior apse display an architecture that embodies the
transition from Gothic to Renaissance. Until around the mid 19th
century, the eastern end of the church faced onto a canal that was
then covered and replaced by a road.
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Abbaye-aux-Dames and Abbaye-aux-Hommes
Caen’s two standout must-see attractions are a duo of late 11th century abbeys built on the orders of
William the Conqueror and his wife, Matilda of Flanders. The Abbaye-aux-Dames was fully restored in
the early 1990s and is a remarkable, dramatic Caen landmark. The same hyperbole is equally apt with
the Benedictine Abbaye-aux-Hommes. Awesome and extraordinarily photogenic, the abbey was the
ultimate burial place for both William and Matilda. Both Caen abbeys rank as pinnacle milestones of
Romanesque architecture in the world.
DINING AND WINING IN OUISTREHAM AND CAEN
Restaurant Incognito (1 star Michelin restaurant)
Chef: Stéphane Carbone
14 r. de Courtonne Caen
+33231283660
[email protected]
www.stephanecarbone.fr
Closing: Saturday lunch, Sunday.
In his fine contemporary restaurant near the bassin StPierre, Stéphane Carbone‘s cuisine is creative, elegant
and harmonious. From one section, diners can see him
hard at work... a pleasure in itself!
A Contre Sens (1 star Michelin restaurant)
Chef : Anthony Caillot
8 r. des Croisiers F Caen
+33231974448
[email protected]
www.acontresenscaen.fr
Closing: 01 August - 31 August, Monday, Sunday.
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In tune with the gastronomy of today! The chef at this cosy bistro - not far from the château - draws in
food lovers with his personal, inventive cooking. All at a reasonable price so it is best to reserve.
Ivan Vautier (1 star Michelin restaurant)
3 av. Henry-Chéron Caen
+33231733271
[email protected]
www.ivanvautier.com
Closing: Monday, Sunday diner.
This elegantly simple contemporary restaurant offers
clarity, precision and mastery. It serves stylish dishes
without compromising the authenticity or flavour of the
ingredients. Ivan Vautier is a talented chef as his
seasonal cuisine amply demonstrates!
CHERBOURG
Cherbourg's centre is surprisingly green with many beautiful parks and gardens. The most notable is the
Emmanuel Liais, with an oasis and over 400 rare plants and trees. Adjacent to the garden is the famous
Museum du Parc Liais, where you can learn more about the species of fauna and flora.
ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES AROUND CHERBOURG
La Cité de la Mer
Gare Maritime Transatlantique.
50100 Cherbourg-Octeville
+33233202669
Walk through a new 2,500-square-metre permanent
exhibition where you will relive the Titanic’s call at
Cherbourg and her transatlantic crossing. a unique collection
of manned craft, epitomising deep-sea diving…The unique
collection of sub marines is on display in the entrance hall of
the Transatlantic liners’ Terminal. As soon as you arrive, you
will be plunged into the epic journeys of the oceanauts who
went down thousands of metres in these wonderful machines!
Musee de la Liberation
Fort du Roule, Cherbourg-Octeville
+33233201412
The musée de la Libération proudly stands at the top of the
Roule mountain, over Cherbourg, 117 meters over the
ocean’s level. It was set up in a former fort from the Second
Empire, taken over by the German army during the Second
World War. Its resumption by the Allied troops, on June 25
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1944, is one of the symbols of Cherbourg’s liberation. The museum relates the role played by Cherbourg
– first port freed from the occupation – during the Second World War, emphasizing on the everyday life
of the civilians and the militaries. Inside the fort, an educational and theatrical itinerary ends with an
amazing panoramic view on the Cherbourg harbour.
DINING AND WINING IN CHERBOURG
Le Pily (1 star Michelin restaurant)
Chef : Pierre Marion
39 Gde Rue Cherbourg
+33233101929
www.le-pily.com
Closing: 01 May - 21 May, Wednesday, Saturday lunch,
Sunday diner.
The ‘Pily‘ stands for Pierre in the kitchen and Lydie at front
of house - and this restaurant really does benefit from the great partnership of this young couple. A nice
modern restaurant totally focused on the quality of the ingredients to produce poetically delicious cuisine.
Café de Paris (2 forks Michelin restaurant)
40 quai Caligny Cherbourg
+33233431236
[email protected]
www.restaurantcafedeparis.com
Closing: Monday lunch, Sunday.
A real seaside brasserie. Oyster bar on the ground floor and port
views from upstairs. From this upper floor enjoy the spectacle of
trawlers returning to harbour full to the brim with fish and shellfish.
Delicious seafood cuisine.
THE CHANNEL ISLAND JERSEY
The island of Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands.
Although the Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey are often
referred to collectively as 'the Channel Islands', they are not a
constitutional or political unit. Jersey has a separate relationship
to the British Crown from the other Crown Dependencies of
Guernsey and the Isle of Man. It is not part of the United
Kingdom, and has an international identity separate from that of
the UK but the United Kingdom is constitutionally responsible for
the defence of Jersey. Jersey is not a part of the European Union but has a special relationship with it,
being treated as part of the European Community for the purposes of free trade in goods.
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It is thought that the site of St. Helier was settled at the time of the
Roman control of Gaul. The medieval hagiographies of Helier, the
patron saint martyred in Jersey and after whom the parish and
town are named, suggest a picture of a small fishing village on the
dunes between the marshy land behind and the high-water mark.
ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES AROUND ST.HELIER
Elizabeth Castle
Built on a rocky islet in St Aubin's Bay, Elizabeth Castle has
defended Jersey for more than 300 years. The castle is
accessible at low tide by foot, or, at both low and high
tide, the Castle Ferry, which will transport you across the
bay to and from the Castle. Elizabeth Castle is the perfect
place to spend a day exploring Jersey's history. Work
began on the castle in the 1590s and it was home to Sir
Walter Raleigh while he was Governor of Jersey, from
1600 until 1603. The future King Charles II also sought
refuge at Elizabeth Castle during the English Civil War and
during the German Occupation the castle was refortified and used as one of the strong points
commanding the sea approaches to St Helier. Climb the battlements, explore the turrets and bunkers and
discover the Hermitage where St Helier is thought to have lived around 550 A.D. Visit the exhibitions
which explain the role of the Castle in Jersey’s history and share the experience of the soldiers who were
garrisoned there.
Mont Orgueil Castle
History comes to life at Mont Orgueil Castle,
which for over 600 years protected Jersey
against French invasion. Explore the network of
staircases, towers and secret rooms to discover
hidden treasures.
Mont Orgueil Castle is an exciting place to visit.
Every time you visit you'll discover a staircase
you've not seen before opening up into a room
where you'll find something new. Discover Hidden artwork commissioned to tell the story of the castle,
climb the turrets to find the medieval ‘wheel of urine’, and descend into the cellar to experience the
'witchcraft' exhibit. Life-size wooden soldiers guard the castle from attack and 'the wounded man' statue
shows the fate that could befall those fighting to save the castle from invasion.
Pallot Steam, Motor & General Museum
An absorbing evocation of times past. There is something to
excite the interest of everyone in this fascinating collection
of steam and so much more. This fascinating Museum is
managed by a Trust which was established by its founder,
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the late Don Pallot, with the object of promoting the permanent preservation of the Island's mechanical
heritage. Don spent his early days as a trainee engineer with the old Jersey Railway. Later on, working
as an agricultural and contracting engineer, he began collecting what he could of our mechanical
heritage. There is no doubt that but for his steady interest, maintained over many years, much that is on
view today would have been lost forever.
DINING AND WINING IN ST.HELIER
Bohemia (1 star Michelin restaurant)
Green St - Saint Helier
+441534880588
[email protected]
www.bohemiajersey.com
Closed 24-30 December
Marble-fronted restaurant with a chic lounge-bar and a stylish dining room with soft banquettes and a
chef‘s table. Cooking is classically based with modern twists and uses top quality island produce; dishes
are visually appealing and often contain many elements. Attentive, formal service.
Tassili (1 star Michelin restaurant)
The Esplanade - Saint Helier
+441534722301
[email protected]
www.grandjersey.com
Closed 25 December, 1 January, Sunday and Monday
Small hotel restaurant with an intimate atmosphere, vibrant artwork
and a TV showing footage from the kitchen hotplate. Accomplished,
innovative modern cooking uses local island produce in precisely executed, interesting and visually
impressive combinations. Service is proud and knowledgeable.
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Ocean (1 star Michelin restaurant)
Le Mont de la Pulente - La Pulente
+441534744101
[email protected]
www.theatlantichotel.com
Closed 3 -31 January
Elegant, well-run dining room with a fresh, understated feel, set
in a stunning position overlooking St Ouen‘s Bay. Delicious, wellcrafted dishes make use of fine ingredients from the island and
display a real understanding of flavour. Smooth, professional
service and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
SAINT MALO
St Malo is named after the Welsh monk Mac Low, became in the sixth century bishop of Alet, ancient
cradle of the modern city, founded in the mid-twelfth century, on a rocky island neighbour.
From the thirteenth century, inhabitants of Saint-Malo captured enemies’ ships. In 1308, they had a sworn
town, and then, from 1395 to 1415, they give the King of France, Charles VI, who granted them with
portuary franchises. In the late fifteenth century, Anne de Bretagne, by his successive marriages with
Charles VIII and Louis XII, annexed the Duchy of Brittany to the Kingdom of France.
The wealth of traders is not expressed better than in the buildings they left behind. If the half-timbered
houses with stained glass, like rear-castles of ships, have almost all but disappeared (The House of Poets
and Writers), the old stone buildings are still numerous enough to witness the richness of Saint-Malo as
this period (The Asfeld Mansion).
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ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES AROUND SAINT MALO
Holland Bastion
Constructed 1675 – 1689, transformed at the time of the first expansion of the city 1708, it was built to
protect the city from an attack from the Dutch fleet.
Holland Bastion was armed with 24 cannon. In 1696, the Count of Toulouse replaced them with larger
pieces: 12 of 36 calibre and 12 of 48 calibre. This gift rewarded inhabitants of St Malo for their
courage and successful defence during the 1696 attacks. In 1684, the guard-dog “Les Chiens du Guet”
kennel was re-sited to Porte St Pierre, the gate under this Bastion. Bull dogs were used for centuries to
defend the port and strands. Noguette, the Curfew Bell, was rung at 10 pm to fore-warn that the city
gates were closing and the dogs let loose.
Fort de la Conchée
Using the plans of defence established by Vauban, the
engineer Garangeau built this island fortress following the
contours of Conchée Rock which was half-covered by the sea
at high tide.
This “rock-warship" (1692-1695) is considered one of the
masterpieces of Vauban and he himself wrote “Nothing will be
better built, nor stronger than the vaults of Conchée”.
Grand’Porte and Saint Vincent Gate
The Grand'Porte is composed of two towers and an artillery
platform, typical of the second half of the 15th century. The
first stone quays were located just outside this gate where
goods from the South Seas, China and Arabia, et.cet. were
off-loaded to be traded via the entrepots of the St Malo
ship-owners.
Saint Vincent Gate, this gate was built in 1708. The original
cove is filled with sea and the city is connected with a
sandbank called "Le Sillon". At high tide, it is an island and
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at low tide, a peninsula. The current dyke made of granite dates from 1733. The 2 Coats of Arms
appear on the front gate : On the left, the Coats of Arms of the City. On the right, it symbolizes the Coat
of Arms of the Duchy of Brittany.
Mont Saint Michel
Le Mont-St-Michel was used in the 6th and 7th centuries as
a stronghold of Romano-British culture and power until it
was sacked by the Franks; thus ending the trans-channel
culture that had stood since the departure of the Romans in
459 AD. Before the construction of the first monastic
establishment in the 8th century, the island was called Mont
Tombe. According to legend, the archangel Michael
appeared to St. Aubert, bishop of Avranches, in 708 and
instructed him to build a church on the rocky islet. But
Aubert repeatedly ignored the angel's instruction until
Michael burned a hole in the bishop's skull with his finger.
That did the trick. The dedication to St Michael occurred on
October 16, 708.
The mount gained strategic significance in 933 when the
Normans annexed the Cotentin Peninsula, thereby placing
the mount on the new frontier with Brittany. It is depicted in
the Bayeux Tapestry, which commemorates the 1066
Norman conquest of England. Ducal and royal patronage
financed the spectacular Norman architecture of the abbey
in subsequent centuries.
Legend has it that the Archangel Michael appeared to
Aubert, Bishop of Avranches, inspiring him to build an
oratory on what was then called Mont Tombe.
Mont-Saint-Michel is connected to the mainland via a thin
natural land bridge, which before modernization was
covered at high tide and revealed at low tide, giving the
mount a mystical quality.
However, the insular character of the mount has been
compromised by several developments. The Couesnon
River has been canalized, reducing the flow of water and
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thereby encouraging a silting-up of the bay. In 1879, the
land bridge was fortified into a true causeway. This
prevented the tide from scouring the silt round the mount.
Now there are plans to remove the causeway and replace it
with a bridge and shuttle.
The tides in the area shift quickly, and has been described
by Victor Hugo as à la vitesse d'un cheval au galop, "as
swiftly as a galloping horse." The tide actually comes in at 1
meter per second. Popularly nicknamed "St. Michael in Peril
of the Sea" by medieval pilgrims making their way across
the tidal flats, the mount can still pose dangers for visitors
who avoid the causeway and attempt the hazardous walk across the sands from the neighbouring coast.
The dangers from the tides and quick sands continue to claim lives.
DINING AND WINING IN SAINT MALO
Le Chalut (1 star Michelin restaurant)
Chef : Jean-Philippe Foucat
8 r. de la Corne-de-Cerf Saint-Malo
+33299567158
[email protected]
Closing: Monday
Fishing nets, buoys, fish tank: here, seafood unsurprisingly takes pride of place.
Refined cuisine with a lobster menu for those so inclined. Quite a catch!
Le St-Placide (1 star Michelin restaurant)
Chef : Luc Mobihan
6 pl. du Poncel Saint-Servan-sur-Mer
+33299817073
[email protected]
www.st-placide.com
Closing: Tuesday
In the contemporary setting of his pocket-sized restaurant, the chef
unleashes his imagination, conjuring up original modern cuisine.
Professional service.
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Maison Tirel-Guérin (1 star Michelin restaurant)
à la gare F - 35350 La Gouesnière
+33299891046
[email protected]
www.tirelguerin.com
Closing: 23 December - 01 February
There is no need to impress at this eatery - just enjoy
yourself! Breton restaurant that uses the finest seasonal
ingredients. Classic and very comfortable environment.
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CLOSURE
We hope we have given you an idea about the sailing regions. The program and harbours may vary
depending on your wishes and the weather. This indicated planning is based upon a travel time of 14
days. It is possible to arrange tours and/or bus tours more inland and specified to your wishes.
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