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The Dublin Cherbourg ferry crossing is managed by the ferry company Irish Ferries which schedules 4 departures per week and will get you to your destination in about 20 hours. Ferries always leave in the afternoon and travel overnight.
• Reach Cherbourg on board your ferry and take the time to discover the city! Don't miss La Cité De La Mer, a large science and history museum that houses La Redoubtable, the largest visitable submarine in the world. Here you can also be enchanted by a brilliant exhibit on the Titanic. If you are a lover of history and architecture, you will have to visit the Holy Trinity Basilica and the Fort du Roule, on the summit of the Montagne du Roule, where you can take an interesting journey through time by visiting the Liberation Museum inside and the tunnels dug by the Germans under the fort, as well as admire the view of the city.
• Set off to nearby Barfleur, a charming coastal village whose slate buildings are reflected in the waters of the small harbour. The most important activity is fishing, this is the place to go for some excellent seafood. In particular, Barfleur is famous for a tasty and delicious variety of mussels. While you taste the local specialities, you can admire the Gatteville lighthouse, the second highest in France.
• Explore the Cherbourg peninsula! Visit La Hague, a picturesque town where sea waves crash on white rocks. Head to Port Racine, France's smallest port. Discover the de Vauville botanical garden and the Maison Jacques Prevert, dedicated to the famous surrealist poet.
• Sports enthusiasts will find plenty to do in Normandy! With its 600 kilometres of coastline, it is the perfect region for water sports such as surfing, windsurfing and sailing. There are plenty of itineraries to do on foot or by bike, surrounded by greenery or exploring the cities. The beautiful GR223 route follows the entire Normandy coast and stops at Cherbourg. Finally, you will be in the right place to practice equestrian sports! Enthusiasts or beginners, there is a rich offer for anyone who wants to engage in this activity, from introductory courses to multi-day rides.
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