With its port, its huge harbour and its nearby beaches with different watersports on offer, Cherbourg is a destination with a focus on the sea. To soak up the atmosphere of the town, simply stroll through the streets and let yourself be tempted into one of its great eateries.

The village of Barfleur, with its fabulous granite houses, has a long maritime history and is listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France.

Cherbourg: a city open to the sea You'll discover the depths of the sea, and have the opportunity to see the world's largest visitable nuclear submarine: "Le Redoutable". The Gare Maritime and Le Redoutable were voted France's favorite monument in 2002. Once again, this is why Cherbourg is so famous.

I did the suggested walk on the map I obtained from the tourist office, which lets you explore the small, medieval, streets of Cherbourg. A rather small area, with with some nice inner courtyards and many, small, stone houses.