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| Cherbourg offers
everything you could want from a
seaside town in France - beautiful
gardens, cute little shops,
appetizing restaurants. As a port,
however, Cherbourg is a maritime
institution, playing major roles in
early transatlantic travel,
submarine building and nautical
pastimes. One look at its massive
man-made sea wall or its bustling
piers and any seafaring adventurer
will feel right at home here. |
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| The One Thing You Don't Want
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| La Cité de la Mer is a museum, aquarium
and oceanographic center all rolled into one. Learn
about man's underwater adventures in the Ocean
Exhibition, which includes aquatic galleries and an
impressive collection of sea life. Then explore the
decommissioned nuclear submarine La Redoutable,
which served the French military for more than 20
years. |
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| Other Fun Things to
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Cherbourg is home to a number of
19th-century gardens featuring hundreds
of plant varieties, spring-fed ponds,
native animals, rare birds, and
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Listed as a historical monument in
1984, the amazing Cherbourg Theater
offers many lively shows and
programs. |
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You can't visit France without
touring a chateau, and the Ravalet
Chateau in nearby Tourlaville is a
stunning example of Renaissance
style. |
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| Sporting
Adventures |
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| A variety of nautical events and races
take advantage of Cherbourg's man-made harbor. Past
events have included the Mondial Assistance
Challenge, the Cutty Sark, the Figaro's Solitary
and the Europe's Race. |
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| Shopping For
Bargains |
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| Whether you're hunting for a rare wine
or a unique souvenir, Cherbourg offers shopping
experiences aplenty. Check out the open-air markets
in front of the theater or in the Old Town
district. Or venture into the maze of cobblestone
streets and fancy boutiques just behind the
waterfront. |
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| Local Currency |
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As part of the European Union, France's official
currency is the Euro (EUR). Credit cards and
traveler's checks are also widely accepted.
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Temperature
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November
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Average High
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10°
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Average Low
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7°
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Mean
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8.2°
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