How to get to La Cité de la Mer
By road : 1h15 hours from Caen, 2h30 hours from Rouen, Rennes or Le Havre and 3h30 hours from Paris.
N13 road, or along the western coast road or through le Val de Saire. Once in Cherbourg follow signs to “Car Ferries / La Cité de la Mer”
Free car park.
GPS coordinates : Enter « Allée du Président Menut – 50100 CHERBOURG-EN-COTENTIN »
By train:
Paris St-Lazare / Caen / Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Corail Intercités trains.
The Centre is a 15-minute walk from the station.
By Ship
UK to Cherbourg Brittany Ferries Timetable on www.brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ireland to Cherbourg Irish Ferries Timetable on www.irishferries.com
Why not travel by means other than car? Come by train, bus or bike and take advantage of the Normandy Low Carbon Fare!
It’s easy to take advantage of this offer just present the following proof:
– Bus: a ticket dated the day of arrival in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
– Train: a ticket issued within the last 7 days, with arrival at Cherbourg or Valognes station.
– Bike: a photo of the cyclist with their bike in front of La Cité de la Mer.
Low Carbon Rate: €18.90 for adults / €13.50 for children ages 5 to 17.
Buses, trains, or bikes: discover the transportation options provided by CAP COTENTIN
Where to eat
Our restaurants, right in the heart of the centre, are open for you every day. You won’t even have to leave to go and have lunch in a restaurant in town – we have everything you need on the spot.
“Le Quai des Mers” Restaurant
À la carte or a set meal, you can have a seafood platter for your lunch: Normandy oysters, whelks, shrimps and prawns, not forgetting crab, unless you prefer a salad platter with bread.
For more information or to book a table in the local restaurant in the heart of La Cité de la Mer, phone +33 (0)233 887 560
“Le Ruban Bleu” Snack Bar
If you just want a snack or a drink, go to the 115-seater “Le Ruban Bleu” in the main entrance hall, opposite the Bathyscaph, where you will find salads, sandwiches, toasted sandwiches, ice cream, and hot and cold drinks.
The “Ruban Bleu” is only open during the high season.
