FranceCherbourg-en-Cotentin (French pronunciation: [ʃɛʁbuʁ ɑ̃ kɔtɑ̃tɛ̃]; lit. 'Cherbourg-in-Cotentin'; Norman: Tchidbouo), commonly known as Cherbourg, is a major port city in the department of Manche, Normandy, northwestern France, established on 1 January 2016. The commune takes its name from Cherbourg, the main town of the commune, and from the Cotentin Peninsula. Cherbourg is an important commercial, ferry and military port on the English Channel. Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is a maritime prefecture and a subprefecture of Manche.
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Climate in Cherbourg En Cotentin
Best time to visit: Jun–Aug
Average temperature
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Day trips and nearby cities from Cherbourg En Cotentin
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Cherbourg En Cotentin; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripCaen
France
105 km≈ 1 h 40 min
Long day or overnightBournemouth
United Kingdom
121 km≈ 1 h 55 min
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Poole
United Kingdom
122 km≈ 1 h 55 min
Long day or overnightLe Havre
France
126 km≈ 2 h
Long day or overnightPortsmouth
United Kingdom
134 km≈ 2 h 5 min
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Southampton
United Kingdom
141 km≈ 2 h 10 min
Long day or overnightBrighton
United Kingdom
168 km≈ 2 h 40 min
Long day or overnightRennes
France
170 km≈ 2 h 40 min
From Cherbourg En Cotentin you can reach Caen (105 km), Bournemouth (121 km), Poole (122 km), Le Havre (126 km) and Portsmouth (134 km) in about 1 h 40 min to 2 h 5 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Cherbourg En Cotentin
The most pleasant months are Jun to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 9°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.