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Fred. Olsen's Balmoral docked at the historic Gare Maritime on August 24, 2008. Photo ©
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Cherbourg |
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France |
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Fast facts: |
Historic French transatlantic port, heavily rebuilt after WWII. |
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Coordinates: |
49° 37' N 1° 37′ W |
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Population: |
43,000
(metropolitan area 1,200,000) |
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Official
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French, some English spoken |
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Currency: |
Euro (EUR) |
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Time: |
UTC+1
(Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Berlin, Paris) |
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Best
time to visit: |
April -
September |
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What to do: |
The town itself is not very noteworthy, but the nearby Normandy beaches are a must-see. As is the historic Gare Maritime
with its Cité de Mer exhibits. Did you know Cherbourg was the
first port of call after Southampton of the ill-fated Titanic? |
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