CHERBOURG - Azamara Club Cruises

CHERBOURG
FRANCE
Step back in time on the D-Day beaches of Cherbourg.
Experience the historical atmosphere of Cherbourg. This well-known
town on the Cotentin peninsula in Lower Normandy is forever ingrained
in the global memory as the site of major World War II occurrences.
Occupied by Germans and liberated by Allied forces after the Norman
Invasion on its beaches, today the town of Cherbourg honors its past
while allowing its unique culture to flourish as it ever was.
Rich food, a sincere appreciation of the sea and beautiful expanses of
countryside infuse life here with characteristic French romance. Enter a
world of deep history and magnificent presence.
LOCAL CUISINE
SHOPPING
Cherbourg’s cuisine is wonderfully
French. Cream, butter, cider, oysters
and tantalizingly potent cheeses are
staples here.
Indulge in plates of oysters, best from
the nearby Bay of Mont St. Michel,
and chunks of Camembert, Pont l’Évêque and Livarot
cheese. Dip crackers into pâté en terrine, made from a
variety of ground meats and spices.
For a full meal, try veal dishes, poule au pot, a boiled
chicken with vegetables, or chicken braised with
calvados, the local apple brandy.
There are no vineyards here. Cider and calvados, both
from local apples, reign instead.
CURRENCY
France uses
the euro.
Some major
banks exchange
money at ATMs.
Cherbourg is known
for its umbrellas. A
musical film about
a woman who fell
in love while selling
umbrellas catapulted
the local umbrella
industry into the
international spotlight years ago. Today,
Cherbourg is still the place for exceptionally
high-quality umbrellas.
For a bit of mingling, shop the local
markets at place de Gaulle or hit the main
shopping areas behind the waterfront in
the pedestrian friendly Old Town. Pick up
at least one bottle of calvados for home, too.
All restaurants
include a 15% service
charge, but leave a
small tip.
Always tip waiters
in cash.
CHERBOURG
FRANCE
PLACES OF INTEREST
TOP 3 LAND DISCOVERIES
1. LA CITÉ DE LA MER
CAP DE LA HAGUE WITH CREPE TASTING
Visit the scientific and historical museum and
aquarium in Cherbourg’s cruise port.
Experience the drama of the Hague
peninsula. Pass rugged cliffs and rich
vegetation on the way to Racine, a tiny
port town, for a little relaxation before
the Nose of Jobourg, a magnificent cliff
feature dating back 2 billion years. Next,
visit windy Auderville for crepes in a
local restaurant.
2. LE REDOUTABLE (S611)
See the French lead ship in the ballistic missile
submarine class at La Cité de la Mer.
3. MUSÉE D-ART THOMAS-HENRY
Admire this collection of 300 paintings and other
art from the 15th to 19th centuries.
THE SAIRE VALLEY
Discover the unspoiled beauty of the
Saire Valley. Journey to l’Anse du Brick,
a pastoral expanse over the Cherbourg
harbor and see the Gatteville
Lighthouse, France’s tallest, in Barfleur
before arriving in Saint Vaast la Hougue.
Here, enjoy oysters and views of the
lovely Cotentin peninsula.
beyond city center
D-DAY BEACHES
See the beaches where the Allied invasion of
Normandy began the end of World War II.
CAP DE LA HAGUE
Delight in rugged nature on this peninsula with
features going back 2 billion years.
MONT ST. MICHEL
BARFLEUR
Explore the mystical wonder of Mont
St. Michel. This 8th century abbey rests
on shifting sand banks. A complex of
pre-Romanesque and Gothic buildings,
the abbey and church appear to float
at high tide. As the water goes out,
discover the labyrinthine passages of
this medieval marvel.
Tour this town where several battles were fought to
see France’s tallest lighthouse.
MONT ST. MICHEL
Discover the remote peacefulness of this monastery
within a shifting coastal plain.
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Celebrate freedom at our exclusive D-Day Liberation Party. We honor
the brave men who stormed Normandy on D-Day’s 70th anniversary
with flags, costumed performers and a rousing big-band orchestra in
the Cherbourg Terminal.
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