Sightseeing in Cherbourg - what to see. Complete travel guide
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In general the city is very interesting and it can be recommended for family tourism as here you can both have rest and study new things. It this city you can relax and enjoy the tranquility of a small European town. In addition to these factors Cherbourg offers excellent opportunity to study the history of Europe and France. The old part of the city was founded in the beginning of the eleventh century. Commercial and military harbor and forts are also very interesting.
Not so long ago, the new science museum called Cite de la Mer was opened in Cherbourg. Its visitors can learn about the most important discoveries and oceanographic researches of the recent years, as well as see the collections of themed, interesting exhibits. In the center, there is a big aquarium. One of the most interesting points of the tour is the visiting of the submarine.
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In the warm season, you should definitely visit the Park of Emmanuel Liais within the framework of the sightseeing tour. It was called after the famous biologist and traveler who lived in Cherbourg in the 19th century. Exactly he was an initiator of the botanical garden foundation. Today, the main value of the park is magnificent cypresses aged over a hundred years. Another value is tiny ponds. A few years ago, there was a special indoor pavilion where rare plants were presented, so you can visit the park even in winter.
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Survived castles around Cherbourg
♥ Castle 'Château de Bricquebec' Manche, 20 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte' Manche, 30.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Pirou' Manche, 54.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Colombières' Calvados, 62.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Gratot' Manche, 65.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Bricquebec' Manche, 20 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte' Manche, 30.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Pirou' Manche, 54.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Colombières' Calvados, 62.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Gratot' Manche, 65.7 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Cherbourg
♥ Regional Park 'Cherbourg' , 6.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin' , 45.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Park 'Cherbourg' , 6.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin' , 45.9 km from the center. On the map
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Sightseeing in France: things to see
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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