A record of the first nuclear-powered submarines
Visit the Le Redoutable submarine with its audio guide: 35 minutes taking you round all the places where the submariners spent their time: the engine room, control centre, canteen, crew and officer cabins, torpedo room.
New!
Come and discover “Ocean on Tap”: our new permanent space dedicated to the sounds under the sea!
Meet a submariner at La Cité de la Mer!
For 1h15, discover the extraordinary daily life of the submariners during their 70-day patrol.
Good to know
Audio guide available in French, English, Dutch, German, Italian and Spanish.
You can go on your tour with a special “family” audio guide! Go round the submarine with Charles, an ex-submariner, and Nathan, his grandson!
Children under five years old are not allowed inside Le Redoutable. Two adults may take it in turns to visit the submarine, while the children play around aquariums.
Hours and rates
- Open all year round
- Children’s rates: from €15
- Adult rate: from €21
Experience unique moments
The not-to-be-missed highlights promise unique experiences that enliven our venue throughout the year.
LE CONCERT DE LA LIBERTÉ: the electro show at La Cité de la Mer.
On 14 June 2025, Bob Sinclar, Mosimann, Trinix and Chris Willsman will be rocking the Grande Halle at Cherbourg’s Gare Maritime Transatlantique in an unforgettable concert. Buy your ticket now !