2025 Cherbourg-Octeville Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

As it’s at Cherbourg cruise terminal it’s ideal to get off the ship. Lovely museum with great staff.

Cherbourg dishes are a celebration of its maritime location—think mussels, scallops, oysters—and Normandy’s signature ingredients: creamy dairy, rich cheese, and apple-based delights.

Spent a lovely day exploring Cherbourg – such a charming little town by the sea! Wandered around the old port, grabbed a buttery croissant at a cozy café, and stumbled into a local market full of fresh seafood and flowers. The maritime museum was a nice surprise, and the coastal views were stunning. Calm, breezy, and just the escape I needed.