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Château du Boulay Morin

Hotel in Le Boulay-Morin

Located in Le Boulay-Morin, 4.8 miles from Le CADRAN, Château du Boulay Morin has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

Z
Zhongwei
From
China
An absolutely magical stay at Château du Boulay Morin! The château is stunning, the grounds are peaceful and beautifully kept, and every detail is thoughtfully curated. Our host Nicolas was warm, attentive, and made us feel right at home. A perfect countryside escape — I would return in a heartbeat and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a special experience in Normandy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,011 reviews
Price from
$255.09
1 night, 2 adults

Les Manoirs de Tourgéville

Hotel in Deauville

Located in a 7-hectare park, 12 mi from Honfleur and 3.4 mi from Deauville, Les Manoirs de Tourgéville features a large indoor swimming pool, tennis court, a cinema and a well-being space.

L
Linda
From
United States
The property was beautiful. There were acres for walking and bike riding. Our garden room had outdoor seating. there were many indoor rooms for relaxing or drinking. The room was comfortable and well equipped. The breakfast was outstanding. It has everything you could want to eat. The staff was all friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,152 reviews
Price from
$259.96
1 night, 2 adults

Erawan Boutique Hôtel

Hotel in Évreux

Located in Évreux, Erawan Boutique Hôtel features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

D
Dennis
From
Ukraine
I appreciated that the towels were thick and actually absorbent. The bathroom had no moldy smell, which I’ve encountered elsewhere.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews
Price from
$208.71
1 night, 2 adults

L'INVITATION AU VOYAGE - Hôtel & Spa

Hotel in Honfleur

Featuring a bar, L'INVITATION AU VOYAGE - Hôtel & Spa is located in Honfleur in the Basse-Normandie region, 1.1 miles from Butin Beach and a 2-minute walk from Norman Museum of Ethnography and Popular...

C
Christensen
From
Canada
All the staff were very helpful, especially our favourite, Pierre. Our room over looked a small fairly quiet square. Saturday there was a very large market that is a must see. It appeared to be a recently renovated building. There is a bar run by the hotel with inside seats and outside seats on the square. Great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 577 reviews
Price from
$259.68
1 night, 2 adults

Les Maisons de Tatihou, The Originals Relais

Hotel in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

Facing the beachfront, Les Maisons de Tatihou, The Originals Relais offers 3-star accommodations in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue and features a garden, restaurant and bar.

S
Steve
From
United Kingdom
Amazing situation, beautiful and calm. Felt privileged to be there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 415 reviews
Price from
$114.79
1 night, 2 adults

Auberge de la vallée de la douve

Hotel in L'Etang-Bertrand

Located in L'Etang-Bertrand, 16 miles from La Cite de la Mer, Auberge de la vallée de la douve provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

A
Aiace96
From
Italy
The countryside location The silence the night The clean room Good breakfast Full of source to park or bikes
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews
Price from
$90.56
1 night, 2 adults

Les Jardins de Joséphine - Le Manoir

Hotel in Évreux

Located in Évreux, 1.2 miles from Le CADRAN, Les Jardins de Joséphine - Le Manoir has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

S
Schaefer
From
France
A beautiful location, easy to find, wonderfully updated with character. The dining area was outside, the menu wonderful, service exceptional, and an special cocktail was offered each evening.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
Price from
$133.34
1 night, 2 adults

Hôtel Saint-Delis - La Maison du Peintre - Relais & Châteaux

Hotel in Honfleur

Located in Honfleur, a 17-minute walk from Butin Beach, Hôtel Saint-Delis - La Maison du Peintre - Relais & Châteaux has accommodations with a garden, private parking, a terrace and a bar.

V
Victoria
From
Canada
Spectacular hotel. Wonderful gardens. Great location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews
Price from
$453.36
1 night, 2 adults

Château de la Bribourdière

Hotel in Putot-en-Auge

Located in Putot-en-Auge, 6.1 miles from Cabourg Racecourse, Château de la Bribourdière provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

C
Christian
From
United States
We stayed at this Chateau this past July and completely loved it! My family and I were looking for a centrally located chateau in Normandy where we could make day trips to explore the region. The location itself was perfect to be able to do this. When we arrived we were pleasantly surprised to find that it was even better than the pictures. The rooms were spacious and very inviting. We felt right at home. The staff were incredibly friendly and very helpful to our every wish.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
Price from
$222.81
1 night, 2 adults

Château du Bû

Hotel in Anctoville

Located in Anctoville, within 13 miles of Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry and 13 miles of Jurques Zoo, Château du Bû has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

L
Lee
From
Spain
Excellent service, very tranquil property and grounds, amazing breakfast, clean and spacious rooms
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews
Price from
$136.42
1 night, 2 adults
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Normandy's best hotels with breakfast

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 322 reviews

Located in Acquigny, just a 2-minute walk from the castle, L’Hostellerie d’Acquigny offers a terrace and a restaurant.

From $154.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

Offering personalized and privatized spa and massage programs, this spa resort is set in a renovated farmhouse in the Normandy countryside and features a heated indoor pool.

From $235.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 716 reviews

Located opposite Fécamp Port, just 656 feet from the beach, Hotel Le Grand Pavois offers a piano bar and air-conditioned rooms with balconies and free WiFi access.

From $147.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 617 reviews

Set in a 16th-century building, this hotel is located beside the harbor. It offers elegant accommodations, a spa bath in each room and an ideal location in the heart of Honfleur.

From $191.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews

Le Manoir du Lys, The Originals Relais is located in the heart of a forest, only 1 hour from Mont Saint Michel. The hotel offers indoor and outdoor swimming pools and free WiFi internet access.

From $137.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews

Located in Bény-sur-Mer, 4.3 miles from Juno Beach Centre, Château Hôtel - Domaine de Coeurmandie provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From $254.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

Gaiety and elegance are the two words which automatically spring to mind to describe this magnificent 18th-century chateau, a listed building set among exquisite French gardens and parkland.

From $361.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,106 reviews

Located in Rouen, a 6-minute walk from Notre-Dame Cathedral of Rouen, Novotel Rouen Centre Cathédrale has accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From $193.64 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Located in Bagnoles de l'Orne and with Bagnoles-de-l'Orne Golf Course reachable within 4.4 miles, Hôtel Bellevue Bagnoles Normandie has concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews

Set in a verdant setting 1312 feet from the sea, Hotel Jersey offers a garden, free Wi-Fi access throughout the property, and a buffet breakfast is available with a supplement.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 943 reviews

Located in the heart of Normandy in the seaside town of Lion-sur-Mer, this hotel offers comfortable and affordable accommodations, only 1312 feet from the beach.

From $97.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews

Located in Crépon, 4.2 miles from D-Day Museum, Hôtel Le Manoir De Mathan Crépon à la campagne 5 mn d'Arromanches et 10 mn de Bayeux has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared...

From $113.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

Located 23 miles from Golf of Bois-Francs, Logis- Hôtel & Restaurant Le Montligeon offers 2-star accommodations in La Chapelle-Montligeon and features a terrace, a restaurant and a bar.

From $98.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,510 reviews

Well situated in the center of Rouen, Aparthotel Adagio Access Rouen Centre Cathédrale has air-conditioned rooms with private parking and room service.

From $134.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,047 reviews

Located within 2.5 miles of Memorial of Caen and 2.8 miles of Botanical Garden of Caen, Holiday Inn Express Caen Epron by IHG provides rooms in Caen.

From $125.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,056 reviews

The People Caen has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Caen. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk.

From $68.87 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,011 reviews

Located in Le Boulay-Morin, 4.8 miles from Le CADRAN, Château du Boulay Morin has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

From $238.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 415 reviews

Facing the beachfront, Les Maisons de Tatihou, The Originals Relais offers 3-star accommodations in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue and features a garden, restaurant and bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews

Located in Évreux, 1.2 miles from Le CADRAN, Les Jardins de Joséphine - Le Manoir has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews

Located in Putot-en-Auge, 6.1 miles from Cabourg Racecourse, Château de la Bribourdière provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 745 reviews

Located in Saint-Vigor-le-Grand, within 2.4 miles of Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry and 2.6 miles of Baron Gerard Museum, Domaine du Grand Caugy provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 448 reviews

Hotel la piscine has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Villers-sur-Mer.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 677 reviews

Located in the center of Bayeux, the Domaine de Bayeux is set in an 18th century house featuring a tree-lined park.

Villa Lara Hotel

Hotel in Bayeux
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews

Villa Lara is a small luxury boutique hotel in the historic center of Bayeux. It faces the 11th-century cathedral is is just a 2-minute walk from the Bayeux Tapestry.

From $337.41 per night

Normandy Highlights

Etretat Cliffs

An inspiration for the works of artists like Boudin and Monet, these chalky white cliffs are a stunning sight.

Rouen Cathedral

This striking Gothic cathedral is one of the main attractions of Rouen and was the main subject of many paintings by Monet.

Center of Le Havre

Visit the center of the city of Le Havre, a UNESCO-protected area completely redesigned by architect Auguste Perret after World War II.

Dieppe Port

This port has been the link between Great Britian and Normandy since the 1800s. Admire the charming Gallic buildings surrounding the port.

D-Day Landing Beaches

Visit the picturesque beaches along the 50-mile Normandy coast, where Allied troops fought for their countries in occupied France during World War II.

Port of Honfleur

Originally founded by the Vikings, expeditions including the one that founded Quebec have launched from this picturesque port.

Deauville Beach Resort

Check out the resort’s Promenade des Planches, consisting of a boardwalk parallel to the beach and huts dedicated to famous actors.

Les Andelys

This Norman village's two parts, Grand-Andely and Petit-Andely, lie on the Seine River and include sights like Château Gaillard.

FAQs about hotels in Normandy

Remembering the Past, Relishing the Present

Bordered by the English Channel, Normandy is a sleepy French region that sees many visitors arrive via its major seaports – Cherbourg, Dieppe, Le Havre and Ouistreham.

Between these last 2 is Deauville, home to some of the most exclusive Normandy hotels by the beach. Its pristine sands and international film festival have secured its prestige for the glitterati. The surrounding region of Calvados is famous for its cider and brandy, and Normandy also home to camembert cheese.

Calvados was also the site of the Allied landings and Booking.com has a great range of B&Bs and hotels near D-Day beaches. Caen, the Normandy capital, is a lovely city that houses the Memorial for Peace, a museum detailing the effects of conflict, and World War II in particular. North of here in Bénouville is Pegasus Bridge, while the D-Day beaches span from Ouistreham to Arromanches, home to another of Normandy’s WWII museums.

Inland is the Bayeux tapestry, a huge, hand-stitched depiction of the Norman conquest of England. Off the region’s western shores are the Channel Islands, while at its south-west corner are Avranches and nearby Mont Saint-Michel, accessed via a causeway.

Other Normandy attractions include Rouen, a historic city with colourful, half-timbered houses and an archaeology museum housing finds from the Roman amphitheatre down the Seine River in Lillebonne.

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From $89.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,234 reviews
We loved our ocean facing room. Our second room was okay but across the building and down the hall. I was hoping to be closer to our second room (our kids are 8 and 13). We had to get 2 rooms because they didn’t have quads available. For Europe, the rooms were a good size. We were on the 6th floor and had a balcony off each room (please note they are lovely, but you can’t fit a chair on them like many balconies in Europe). Coffee was good and location is awesome. On the beach (you have to cross one road and you’re on the boardwalk). Every restaurant and cafe is walking s Distance and the Bac is just steps away. Beds were very comfortable. The older, stylish lady was lovely at every interaction at reception. She was very happy and helpful.
Guest review by
Kyle
United States
From $199.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 719 reviews
We stayed here for 5 days four nights. It was a great location. We could walk for ice cream or dinner everyday and every night. I went to the beach often and found seaglass and really pretty stones. We had a couple massages that were great. We enjoyed the upstairs patio where we could lay out and read our books. The bartenders are very friendly and enjoyed having a drink every night.
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amanda
United States
From $216.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews
This is a jewel that we were so lucky to find. We had the top floor suite which was lovely. The dinner in the downstairs restaurant was a highlight of our trip and the breakfast (brought to our suite in the most adorable picnic basket ) was wonderful! In a very busy, tourist packed village, this was a much needed breath of fresh air.
Guest review by
Roger
France
From $240.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,152 reviews
The property was beautiful. There were acres for walking and bike riding. Our garden room had outdoor seating. there were many indoor rooms for relaxing or drinking. The room was comfortable and well equipped. The breakfast was outstanding. It has everything you could want to eat. The staff was all friendly.
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Linda
United States
From $266.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,393 reviews
We like the view from our room as well as the location. We highly recommend staying a night there as you can enjoy the Mont better in the evening and morning before the tourist rush. Expensive but worth the memory.
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Michel
United Arab Emirates
From $125.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,253 reviews
Beautiful property with the main building right on Juno Beach. Fabulous evening meal restaurant. Nice to have access to a sauna during the stay! Very engaged management team that keeps the operation tight!
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James
Canada
From $168.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,531 reviews
Incredible location, on the same square as the famous wooden church and about a block from the port. Room was very clean and the bathroom was very large, staff was very welcoming.
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Gretchen
United States
From $185.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,591 reviews
The apartment was great for a 5-day stay. It had everything we needed. And it was well equipped for our dog with wooden floors and plenty of space.
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Jackie
Ireland
From $240.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews
The staff were friendly and very professional. Our room was excellent, food and drink was great and there are many was to keep busy at the hotel.
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Alaina Dunér
United States
From $251.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 826 reviews
Very nice and big sized room with nice appointments... Helpful staff... Very well decorated lobby with excellent parking and gardens...
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James
United States
From $153.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,797 reviews
The staff are extremely helpful. Restaurant manager/director was very welcoming. Room was 10/10.
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Fontenele
Canada
From $238.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,266 reviews
The overall atmosphere is excellent. great staff. great failities
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Charles
Lebanon
From $154.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 990 reviews
The rooms are spacious and spa exceed my expectations
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Catarina
Netherlands
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,067 reviews
the pool was large enough, helpful stuff, clean
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Melisa
France
From $120.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,465 reviews
Very helpful staff and always willing to help.
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Shivam
France
From $120.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,643 reviews
Staff, cleanliness, facilities, breakfast
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Fabio
France
From $344.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 418 reviews
The staff were so kind and professional
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Fatima
United Arab Emirates

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10

Beautiful old city with marvelous Cathedral.

Beautiful old city with marvelous Cathedral. There are excellent art museum free of charge. Good restaurants in old town right near our hotel. Lots of shops. Easy to get around Rouen. Lovely park near the square Charle de Golle
Guest review by
Trevor
10

Good centre for touring WWII sites.

Good centre for touring WWII sites. Very interesting half day visiting US beaches and cemetery arranged through the Memorial Caen, also easy to get to Sword and the Commando Museum using public transport. Castle good to walk round. Other interesting old buildings. Good selection of restaurants.
Guest review by
Richard
United Kingdom
6.0

We visited the city because of it's UNESCO World Heritage...

We visited the city because of it's UNESCO World Heritage Site status. We were very diappointed. The structures were not aesthetically attractive. Not worth the extra time allocated to look round.
Guest review by
Diane
United Kingdom
10

It's beautiful.

It's beautiful. So many interesting buildings, pretty harbour full of real yachts and cruisers, fishing boats, sail craft, instead of the billionaire barges you see in the Med! Excellent eating, good shopping, plenty of art. Recommend Les Demoiselles as a nice little bistro, good food, service, ambience.
Guest review by
Darrel
France
6.0

I was in Deauville for the Bridge Festival, so chose the...

I was in Deauville for the Bridge Festival, so chose the location for that reason. However, I would say that some of the restaurants in Deauville are not great value or quality and prefer to eat in Trouville where there is better choice and value in my opinion. It is all down to personal taste, obviously many wealthy Parisians and foreign visitors like to be in Deauville, for the beach and top hotels. Relative to Trouville it is quite smart, but Trouville is more lively and overall more interesting. Next time, I will stay in Trouville although it is more of a walk to the casino.
Guest review by
Chris
United Kingdom
10

The place is magical and very special.

The place is magical and very special. Enjoyed walking around the village and also on the grounds as well. The people there were very kind and welcoming. If staying on the island itself everything does close around 6-7pm and most of the tourists leave. This is a great time to go walking around taking photos and just enjoying the atmosphere. Most places don’t open the next morning til around 10-11am so don’t expect an early breakfast. Just an fyi, if you’re taking the train and the bussing system, you’ll have to walk across the bridge to the village on the other side. It took me 40 minutes(with luggage) to get to the bus stop. The Abbey itself is beautiful and it took me about 2 hrs to get through. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and I look forward to returning one day with my family.
Guest review by
Michelle
10

Lovely, small seaside town.

Lovely, small seaside town. Lots of restaurant choice - our favourite was Le Clos Lupin, typical French, family run restaurant. Great cooking - we also rated Les Bel Amis amongst others. Most, if not all the local restaurants seemed to be family owned and run. No chains.
Guest review by
Helaine
United Kingdom
8.0

Cherbourg is dominated by a huge harbour where your ferry...

Cherbourg is dominated by a huge harbour where your ferry comes in. The town itself is long from east to west, spreading out from the harbour. From north to south it is much smaller. The harbour area and the promenades are worth walking around and the central area at the Place Charles de Gaulle is the best area to relax in. It's also the ideal town from which to see other nearby attractions, such as a D-Day beach, the Bayeux Tapestry and Mont-St-Michel, all of which I visited. One word of warning - the French railway service isn't the best. The trains are subjected to many cancellations and delays and the ticket machines in the stations frequently refuse to give you a ticket! Railway problems aside, the town of Cherbourg and other parts of Normandy are worth a holiday and I'm so glad I went.
Guest review by
CLIVE
United Kingdom
10

It's the kind of place to just relax and take your time to...

It's the kind of place to just relax and take your time to enjoy the tranquility. Easy to go everywhere on foot. After crossing the drawbridge (Pont Ango) from the town centre, It's just a short walk (20-30 minutes) to reach the Notre-Dame de Bon Secours which sits on a hilltop with one of the best views of the port. Easy to find good seafood, though do bear in mind a lot of restaurants are closed on Mondays - highly recommend Comptoir à Huître, bit remote but worth the walk. Do get up early on days 2/4/6 to check out the market along the Grand Rue, as most stores close around noon.
Guest review by
Julianne C.
Hong Kong
10

The cathedral is so beautiful as is the whole town.

The cathedral is so beautiful as is the whole town. It truly is postcard perfect. We loved the Battle of Normandy museum and learned so much about the WWII history of the town. The military cemetery and memorial to journalists are both well worth visiting. And we also did a half day D Day tour which was very good. And it was only two hours by train from Mont St Michel which is the most incredible place.
Guest review by
Lesley
Australia