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Moebius Multiple(s)

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Until 31st December

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For this sixth exhibition of comic book art, CherbourgOcteville has decided to honour Jean Giraud, aka Moebius, the creator of Arzack, Blueberry and The Incal. The exhibition lasts until 31st December, and will take you on a journey through the watery and desert like fantasy worlds of the artist. You will also have a chance to admire the simple universes generated in the artist’s imagination, such as The Fauna of Mars, The Dubai Desert and the customs area and baggage hall of the former Transatlantic Sea Port of Cherbourg... a total of more than 200 works, many of which have never before been shown in public and symbolise the work of Moebius since the year 2000.

Guided visits in English by prior arrangement: ( 02 33 23 39 33 Musée d’art Thomas-Henry, centre culturel, rue Vastel. From Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 12 and 2pm to 6pm, Sunday 2pm to 6pm. Closed on Mondays and bank holidays. Free entry. ( 02 33 23 39 38

Party

on the quays 15th and 29th July, 12th August Keep your Friday evenings free this summer, experience the atmosphere of music on the quays and come party on the quays from 7pm : on 15th July there’s a Latin evening; 29th July is for fans of ‘guinguette’, and on 12th August it’s the night of the blues. Enjoy a varied programme of music and dancing which include dance demonstrations.

During the afternoons, from 2pm to 5pm, you can learn how to play handball (15th July), rugby (29th July) and beach tennis (12th August) at the plage verte.

Quai de Caligny and plage verte. ( 02 33 87 88 89

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National

420

9 -14 July Around a hundred French and foreign crews (mostly Belgian and British) will take part in this major event for some 200 top sailors between the ages of 15 and 18, which is also a qualifier for the European Championships. The challenge will last five days, with 8 to 12 heats, depending on sea conditions. Registration and pre-qualifiers will take place on 9th and 10th July, and the regatta itself can be watched from the harbour side between 11th and 14th July, from 11am (Thursday from 10.30am).

Cherbourg harbour, information: sailing school ( 02 33 94 99 00 th

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15th-17th July Spies are coming ashore at the plage verte! James Bond is at his best in Casino Royale on Friday 15th. The next day, it’s another type of spy altogether, in the form of Jean Dujardin, aka OSS 117, in Rio ne répond plus (No response from Rio), followed by the Coen brothers’ Burn After Reading, a dark spy comedy starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney. And to finish, on sunday, The Concert, starring Melanie Laurent, for something completely different.

On Saturday and Sunday, there will be a concert before the films are shown: first Padam, a multi-national group (Lebanon, Poland, UK, France) will play cover versions of French songs, then on Sunday it’s the turn of award winning Belgian folk-rock group Balimurphy, winners of the Charles Cros Prize for Best French Language Song 2010 as well as Best Show in Belgium 2010.

Bring your deckchair and a blanket for an evening which promises to be spine tingling!

On 15th and 16th July you can make your way home using the free shuttle bus service provided

by Zephir; departures from in front of the town hall at the end of the film.

Plage verte. Concerts begin at 9pm, films at 11pm. Free entry. ( 02 33 87 89 19

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Open-air cinema ‘under the stars’

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diary Friday 1st July Market

Flea market

A huge flea market in the centre of CherbourgOcteville, organised by the Union of Cherbourg Businesses. Great bargains to be had !

From 9.30am to 7pm, town centre, CherbourgOcteville.

Friday 8th July MSY Windspirit - Four mast schooner in Cherbourg port

Cruise liner stop-over

Owned by the company Winstar Cruise, this is the first time the four mast schooner MSY Windspirit will visit Cherbourg. There will be 150 passengers on board. Unfortunately it will not be possible to go on board to explore, but you can watch its arrival and departure from the quai de France or from the sea wall.

From mid-day to 8pm, quai de France.

Cycling

ACO cycle race

Organised by ACO, this cycle race will take place in the town centre, covering boulevard Schuman, rues Gambetta, des Tribunaux, quai Alexandre III, place Jean-Jaurès, boulevard Mendès-France.

Start of race 8.30pm, boulevard Schumann.

Sunday 10th July

Sailing

Saturday 2nd July Market

Flea market

See 01/07. There will also be a car boot sale in rue Christine.

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Tour of the Manche ports race

Arrival of the first leg of the Tour of the Manche ports race, Guernsey-Cherbourg. The contestants will have crossed the famous Raz Blanchard and its great currents and will all be happy to set foot on steady earth!

5pm, Chantereyne Marina. For more information: www.tourdesports50.fr

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diary Sailing

Monday 11th July

departure from the quai de France, the sea wall, or from on board the Adèle (see below).

Tour of the Manche ports race

From 9am to 6pm, quai de France.

Departure for the second leg, CherbourgDiélette.

9.30am, Chantereyne Marina.

Sailing

National 420

Regatta organised by the Cherbourg-Octeville sailing school, which brings more than 200 competitors aged between 15 and 18 together.

From 11am, Cherbourg harbour (east side, facing Collignon).

Tuesday 12th July Sailing

National 420

Boat trip

Stop-over of MSC Opéra

Watch the departure of MSC Opéra from the decks of the Adèle.

5.30pm. Departure from the Pont Tournant.

25 €/adult; 17 €/under-12. Advance booking essential, by telephone : ( 02 33 78 19 29 or 02 33 93 52 02.

Event

National celebration

In the count down to 14th July, enjoy a firework display in Octeville, preceded by the concert of the group Medley Duo.

Concert at 9.30pm, firework display at 11pm, Manécierie stadium. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19

See 11/07.

Wednesday 13th July Sailing

National 420

See 11/07.

Cruise liner stop-over

MSC Opéra

The MSC Opéra, constructed in 2004 by the Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, will be making her first stop-over in Cherbourg.

Visitors will not be permitted on board, but you will be able to watch her arrival and

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diary Thursday 14th July Sailing

National 420

See 11/07.

From 10.30am.

Event

National celebration

Following a concert by l'Union Lyrique in place de la République, there will be a grand firework display over the plage verte. If you want to keep going, there will be a ball, with music provided by the Cyrius Orchestra, in place de Gaulle.

10pm: concert with Union Lyrique, place de la République; 11pm : firework display over the plage verte; 11.15pm: ball, place de Gaulle. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19 Boat trip

Firework display

Take a trip aboard the Adèle for a front row seat at the grand firework display taking place to celebrate 14th July.

10.30pm. Departure from the Pont Tournant.

15 €/adult; 12 €/under 12. Advance booking essential, by telephone: ( 02 33 78 19 29 or 02 33 93 52 02

Friday 15th July Handball

Taster session for beginners

In the framework of the Party on the quays festival, Cherbourg-Octeville has organised an introduction to the game of handball, in partnership with JSC. Open to all, with special sessions for children.

From 2pm to 5pm, plage verte. Free. JSC Handball: 06 10 26 88 12 Boat trip

The Hague coastline

Take a trip aboard the Adèle and head for La Hague for a three-hour guided tour around its coastal waters.

From 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Departure from the Pont Tournant. 30 €/adult; 25 €/under 12. ( 02 33 78 19 29 or 02 33 52 74 94

Party on the quays, Latin evening

Concert

You love the beat of the salsa… the tango…?

This is the evening for you, with a concert and dance demonstrations on the quay-side.

Starts at 7pm, quai de Caligny. Free.

Circus

Summer with La brèche

La brèche invites you to discover the work of Geneva Foster Gluck at first hand, with the first stage of her latest masterpiece, entitled Event Dimension, a science fiction B-movie like piece staged as a TV game show. This

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diary pseudo-scientific presentation is enriched with surreal and abstract demonstrations of the laws of physics, using circus acts and new technology. The show will be followed by a meal, work-shops and either a film or a concert.

reading starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney.

Take advantage of the free shuttle bus service provided by Zephir to make your way home: departures from in front of the town hall at the end of the film.

Plage verte. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19

Starts at 7pm. Free evening. Meal 10 €. ( 02 33 88 43 73

Open-air cinema ‘under the stars’

Cinema

There will be spies at the plage verte this summer, starting with Daniel Craig as James Bond in the amazing Casino Royale.

Take advantage of the free shuttle bus service provided by Zephir to make your way home: departures from in front of the town hall at the end of the film.

Starts at 11pm, plage verte. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19

Saturday 16th July Handball

Taster session for beginners

See 15/07.

Cinema / concert

Sunday 17th July Open-air cinema ‘under the

stars’ 9pm: Padam, French songs 11pm: OSS 117, Rio ne répond plus (No response from Rio) starring Jean Dujardin, followed by the Coen Brothers’ Burn after

Mountain biking

A tour of the cockle beds

A guided 30 kilometre ride, organised by the Nord-Cotentin Mountain Bike Club. Only suitable for experienced mountain bike riders.

The wearing of a helmet is compulsory.

Meeting point: Morsalines car park at 8.30am. ( 06 50 24 34 07

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diary Cinema / concert

Open-air cinema ‘under the

stars’ 9pm: Balimurphy, folk-rock group 11pm: The concert starring Mélanie Laurent, François Berléand and Miou-Miou.

Plage verte. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19

Saturday 23rd July Hiking

The dancing sea

12 kilometre hike, organised by the Cherbourg-Cotentin Tourist office.

2pm, Meeting point: Stadium car park, rue Général Leclerc (Querqueville). Free. Sign up by telephone on 02 33 93 52 02

Sunday 24th July Boat trip

Thursday 21st July Cruise liner stop-over

MSC Opéra

Sea fishing

Come aboard the Adèle for a sea fishing trip.

A chance to take home your own freshly caught mackerel, sea bass, pollack…

Equipment will be available for hire.

From 8am to 12. Departure from the Pont Tournant.

45 €/fisherman. Booking essential, by telephone on 02 33 78 19 29

See 13/07.

Boat trip

Come aboard the Adèle for a guided tour of the galaxy provided by the experts of Ludiver Planetarium. A great opportunity to identify the most well known of the constellations in the Milky Way, and to witness the appearance of Jupiter.

From 10.30pm to 00.30. Departure from the Pont Tournant. 30 €/adult; 20 €/under 12. Booking essential, by telephone on 02 33 78 19 29 or 02 33 52 74 94

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Friday 29th July

Star gazing by boat

Cruise liner stop-over

MSC Opéra

See 13/07.

Rugby

Taster session for beginners

In the framework of the Party on the quays festival, Cherbourg-Octeville has organised an introduction to the game of rugby, in partnership with RCCH and the county rugby committee. Open to all, with special sessions

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diary for children.

From 2pm to 5pm, plage verte. Free. County Rugby Committee: ( 06 71 23 67 93 or 06 33 37 46 31

Boat trip

The Hague coastline

See 15/07.

Party on the quays, ‘guinguette’ evening

Concert

You like the music of the accordion, French songs? This is the evening for you, with a concert and dance demonstrations on the quay-side.

Starts at 7pm, quai de Caligny. Free.

Concert

15th Scène Ouverte

Box, Anton Chigurh, RAS and Ticho.

Organised by MJC. Food and drinks available.

Free shuttle bus service after the concerts, provided by Zephir Bus. From 7pm to 1am, plage verte. Free. ( 02 33 53 31 72

Saturday 30th July Rugby

Taster sessions for beginners

See 29/07.

Saturday 6th August Car boot sale

Place de la Révolution

Starts at 8am.

Cruise liner stop-over

MSC Opéra

See 13/07.

Boat trip

The Hague Coastline

See 15/07.

Tuesday 9th August Boat Trip

A showcase for young talent from across the region. Six hours of free concerts, with Koha, Dead Patatoes, R.O. Win, Dread Work, Juke

Star gazing by boat

Come aboard the Adèle for a guided tour of the galaxy provided by the experts of Ludiver Planetarium. A great opportunity to identify

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diary several different constellations as well as the brightest stars… and all this in a sky full of shooting stars.

From 10pm to midnight. Departure from the Pont Tournant. 30 €/adult; 20 €/under 12. Booking essential, by telephone on 02 33 78 19 29 or 02 33 52 74 94

forms of dance.

9.30pm, Chantereyne Complex. Entry: 10 €. ( 06 81 80 49 31

Saturday 13th August Rugby

Friday 12th August Beach-tennis

Taster sessions for beginners

In the framework of the Party on the quays festival, Cherbourg-Octeville has organised an introduction to the game of beach-tennis, in partnership with the Beachten Club. Open to all, with special sessions for children.

From 2pm to 5pm, plage verte. Free. Beachten Club: ( 06 75 86 23 57 or 06 64 28 03 05 Concert Party on the quays : Blues evening

You love the sound of the blues? This is the evening for you, with a concert and dance demonstrations on the quay-side.

Starts at 7pm, quai de Caligny. Free.

Dance

Dance evening

Fresh from an international training event, the Avanel Dance club invites everyone to take part in a spectacular evening of dance: open to fans of rock, tango, salsa and all other

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Taster sessions for beginners

See 12/08.

Sunday 14th August Market

Car boot sale

Organised by Manche Festivités, with over 150 stalls, you can sign up on the day if you have things to sell.

From 7am to 6pm, place Jacques Demy. ( 02 33 43 61 03 Cruise liner stop-over

Fête z’escale 2011

Luxury cruise liners MSC Opéra and MSY Windspirit will be stopping off in Cherbourg, so that their passengers, a combined total of more than 2,400, can enjoy a marvellous day out in the town: the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, along with the Tourist Office have organised a number of events under the banner ‘Happy Birthday Normandy’, to celebrate the 1,100th birthday of the Normandy region.

There will be boat trips aboard traditional

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diary Viking longships, known as drakkars, as well as traditional Norman games and concerts.

A Norman meal will also be organised. Come and celebrate Normandy – shops and local businesses will be open to mark the occasion.

From 9am to 6pm, town centre. Information: Tourist Office, Cherbourg-Cotentin ( 02 33 93 52 02

breeds, sheep and chickens, or you might fancy taking a free pony ride.

From 9am to 5pm, Plaine de Jeux, boulevard de l’Atlantique. Free.

Thursday 18th August Circus

Summer with La brèche

La Brèche invites you to discover the second stage of Geneva Foster Gluck’s work on Event Dimension, her new show, and the progress made since July (see 15/07).

The show will be followed by a meal, workshops and either a film or a concert.

Starts at 7pm. Free evening. Meal: 10 €. ( 02 33 88 43 73

Boat trip

Stop-over of MSC Opéra

See 13/07.

Wednesday 17th August Animals

The farm

The farm is coming to town. Come and try your hand at milking, see the various bovine

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diary Friday 19th August Handball

Cotentin handball trophy

Sunday 21st August Bike ride

Ride the Heights of Brix

Organised by Festihand in conjunction with Normandy Handball and the French Federation of Handball, this tournament is for teams competing at a high level, and provides a unique opportunity to see First Division players in action.

A 30 kilometre bike ride organised by the Nord-Cotentin Mountain Bike Club, which is only suitable for experienced mountain bike riders. The wearing of a helmet is compulsory.

Refreshments will be served at the end of the ride.

From 9.30am to 6.30pm, Chantereyne sports complex. Free. ( 06 09 36 19 77

8.30am. Meeting Point: church car park (Brix). ( 06 50 24 34 07 Handball

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Saturday 20 August Cruise liner stop-over

MSC Kristina

From 10am to 5pm, Chantereyne sports complex.

Free. ( 06 09 36 19 77

Katarina Come admire this cruise liner while it stops in Cherbourg.

From 10am to 7pm, quai de France.

Handball

Cotentin handball trophy

See 19/08.

From 10am to 9pm, Chantereyne sports complex.

Free. ( 06 09 36 19 77 Hiking

Following Rollon’s footsteps

A 12 kilometre hike, organised by the Cherbourg-Cotentin Tourist Office.

2pm. Meeting point: Equeurdreville swimming pool car park. Free.

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Cotentin handball trophy

See 19/08.

Boat trip

Sea fishing

See 24/07.

Cycle racing

Grand Prix Michel Lair

61st race, which will take place around 2 circuits: the first, a distance of 25.4 km which competitors will do 4 times, and the second, 6.9 km which will be covered 5 times.

Starting time 2pm, rue Roger Salengro. ( 02 33 03 36 94 or 06 75 96 73 01

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diary Monday 22nd August Cruise liner stop-over

MSC Opéra

See 13/07.

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Wednesday 24 August Boat trip

science-fiction. Activities include a guided tour of the exhibition to explore the bonds linking the work of Jean Giraud and comic book art, and the screening of a science-fiction film which the artist worked on. In French.

From 8pm to midnight, Musée d'art Thomas-Henry, centre culturel, rue Vastel. Free. ( 02 33 23 39 33

Star gazing by boat

Come aboard the Adèle for a guided tour of the galaxy provided by the experts of Ludiver Planetarium: you will have a great opportunity to identify the most well known constellations in the Milky Way, and to see Jupiter rising.

From 9.30pm to 11.30pm. Departure from the Pont Tournant. 30 €/adult; 20 €/under 12. Booking essential, by telephone on 02 33 78 19 29 or 02 33 52 74 94

Tuesday 30th August Saturday 27th August Boat trip

The Hague coastline

Cruise liner stop-over

MSC Opéra

See 13/07.

See 15/07.

Wednesday 31st August Sunday 28th August Cinema / guided tour

Science-Fiction Night

In conjunction with the Moebius Multiple(s) exhibition, the Thomas Henry Museum and Art Gallery will open its doors for an exceptional evening dedicated to the world of

Children’s workshop

Comic-strip workshop

The children will be accompanied on a tour of the Moebius Multiple(s) exhibition, and will then have an opportunity to create their own character, with the world of Moebius providing inspiration. Just like a real live comic-strip author, they will then create their story (from 13

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diary an outline provided). The afternoon will end with tea. Free workshop, limited to 15 places, for 8-12 year-olds. Advance booking required, by telephone on 02 33 23 39 33.

Musée d'art Thomas-Henry, centre culturel, rue Vastel.

Saturday 3rd September Fishing

Labrax Open

Fishing contest to catch sea bass, using lures.

From 8am to 5pm, from the sea wall at Collignon to the Pointe de Néville.

Cédric Mouchel : ( 06 22 15 17 29 Car boot sale

Avenue de Paris

Organised by local association, Mieux Vivre au Roule.

From 8am to 6pm, avenue de Paris.

Car boot sale

Place de la Révolution

Starting at 8am, place de la Révolution and the surrounding streets.

Cruise liner stop-over

MV Hebridean Princess

This small cruise ship, which carries a maximum of 50 passengers, has been chartered twice for family holidays by Queen Elizabeth II. You will be able to admire her whilst she is berthed at the quayside, or, when she is in sail, from the quayside or the sea wall, but it will not be possible to explore on board.

Quai de France.

Car boot sale

Rue du Val de Saire

Organised by local association, Cap Val de Saire.

From 8am to 6pm, rue du Val de Saire. ( 06 79 37 44 07

Monday 5th September Cruise liner stop-over

Jewel of the Seas

This elegant cruise liner, owned by the Royal Caribbean Company, is making a return visit to Cherbourg. You will be able to admire her whilst she is berthed at the quayside, or, when she is in sail, from the quayside or the sea wall, but it will not be possible to explore on board.

From 7am to 3pm, quai de France.

Sunday 4th September Fishing

Labrax Open

See 03/09.

From 8am to 3pm.

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Wednesday 7th September Cruise liner stop-over

See 13/07.

MSC Opéra

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diary Friday 9th September Cruise liner ssop-over

Celebrity Constellation

One of the largest cruise liners currently in operation, she will be carrying 2,300 American passengers on board. You will be able to admire her whilst she is berthed at the quayside, or, when she is in sail, from the quayside or the sea wall, but it will not be possible to explore on board.

From 10am to 7pm, quai de France.

Cycle racing

The Cherbourg three-day

event A cycle race which covers several hundred kilometres, and is aimed at national and elite level cyclists. First leg : under starter’s orders in front of the Town Hall, Cherbourg-Octeville, to arrive in La Glacerie.

Leaves from: Place Napoléon 2pm (to be confirmed) - arrival : La Glacerie. ( 06 14 47 21 53

Cycle racing

event 2nd leg: leaving from and arriving at rue Salengro. ( 06 14 47 21 53 Boat trip

The Hague coastline

See 15/07.

From 5pm to 8pm, departure from the Pont Tournant. ( 02 33 78 19 29 Circus

Summer with La brèche

La brèche invites you to take part in a festival organised by local association L’Arbre: a show followed by a meal, workshops and the screening of a film, or a concert.

Starts at 7pm. Free entry. Meal 10 €. ( 02 33 88 43 73

Sunday 11th September Cycle Racing

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Saturday 10 September Car boot sale

Avenue de Normandie

Organised by local associations, Vivre aux Provinces and quartier AmontQuentin/Provinces Council. Food and drinks available.

From 7am to 6pm, avenue de Normandie. ( 06 59 15 89 66 (from 29th August)

The Cherbourg three-day

The Cherbourg three-day

event 3rd leg: in the morning, a circuit around Tourlaville. Departure and arrival : Tourlaville Town Hall.

4th leg: in the afternoon, leaving from the JeanJaurès sports complex in EqueurdrevilleHainneville, arriving in place Napoléon. ( 06 14 47 21 53

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diary Tuesday 13th September Cruise liner stop-over

Queen Mary 2 and

Prinsendam Alongside the giantesque Queen Mary 2, often seen at the quai de France, will be the smaller Prinsendam, formerly known as the Seabourn Sun, carrying just 800 passengers on board.

It will not be possible to go aboard, but you can witness the arrival and departure of these liners from the quayside, the sea wall or from on board the Adèle (see below).

From 8am to 5pm for the Queen Mary 2, and from 10am to 6pm for the Prinsendam, quai de France.

Boat trip

Queen Mary 2 stop-over

Watch the departure of the majestic Queen Mary 2, one of the largest luxury cruise liners in the world and flagship of the Cunard fleet, from on board the Adèle.

4.30pm, departure from the Pont Tournant.

2 5 € /ad ult; 17 €/under 12. Book ing essential, by telephone on 02 33 78 19 29 or 02 33 93 52 02

Thursday 15th September Cruise liner stop-over

MSC Opéra

Last port of call for the MSC Opéra before she sets sail for Venice.

From 9am to 5pm, quai de France.

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Circus

Summer with La brèche

La brèche invites you to discover a piece of work by Philippe Ménard: L’Après-midi d’un foehn (A foehn’s afternoon), a visual story targeting a young audience. The performance includes a puppet show, a light vortex and several other props: plastic bags, a coat, scissors, sticky tape and an umbrella! The show will be followed by a meal, workshops and the screening of a film, or a concert.

Starts at 7pm. Free evening. Meal 10 €. ( 02 33 88 43 73

Saturday 17th September Guided tours

National heritage days

Discover (or rediscover…) the heritage of Cherbourg-Octeville by taking a tour around its most symbolic monuments: the Liais Park and greenhouses (11am), L’abbaye du Vœu (2.30pm) and the Château des Ravalet (2.30pm). Guided visits in French.

Meeting point: in front of the monuments. More information available on www.ville-cherbourg.fr Rowing

The harbour at your fingertips

This 23rd race, organised by Cherbourg Rowing Club, will see about 120 rowers, from a variety of backgrounds, taking part: clubs will come from Lower Normandy, Brittany, The United Kingdom, Germany… All types of craft will be

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diary permitted: single scull, double scull, quadruple scull, eight…

Saturday 24th September

From 2pm, Cherbourg harbour. ( 02 33 94 99 00

Sailing

Hiking

In the shadow of Trottebec

A 12 kilometre hike, organised by the Cherbourg-Cotentin Tourist Office. Come discover the country side of Cherbourg and its surroundings.

2pm, salle de la Manufacture (La Glacerie). Free.

Sign up by telephone on 02 33 93 52 02

T’ch Nous Cup

Regional regatta for sports class catamarans, which will take place in the main harbour, around a banana-shaped circuit.

Cherbourg harbour.

Monday 26th September Cruise liner stop-over

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Sunday 18 September Guided tours

National heritage days

Discover (or rediscover…) the heritage of Cherbourg-Octeville by taking a tour around its most symbolic monuments: the Liais Park and greenhouses (11am), L’abbaye du Vœu (2.30pm), the Château des Ravalet (2.30pm), St Martin d’Octeville church (3pm), the Basilique de la Trinité (3pm), Saint-Clément church (4.30pm), Notre-Dame-du-Vœu church (4.30pm). Guided visits in French.

A liner which often calls in Cherbourg, usually arriving without passengers, but taking around 100 on board following their visit to the Normandy Landing Beaches.

From 5pm to 8pm, quai de France.

Tuesday 27th September Circus

Summer evening with La brèche

See 17/09.

La brèche invites you to discover a piece of work by David Bobée, in residence at La brèche for the show which will be presented by the 23rd set of graduates from the National Circus School. The performance will be followed by a meal, workshops, and the screening of a film, or a concert.

From 9am, Cherbourg harbour. ( 02 33 94 99 00

Starts at 7pm. Free evening. Meal 10 €. ( 02 33 88 43 73

Meeting point: at the monuments. CherbourgCotentin Tourist Office, ( 02 33 93 52 02 Rowing

The harbour at your fingertips

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Guided tours Every day, the Cherbourg-Cotentin Tourist Office organises free guided tours, narrated in French: the Liais

Park, the Château des Ravalet, the Town Centre, the Umbrella Makers of Cherbourg, the Abbaye du Vœu, and the area where the movie ‘The Umbrellas of Cherbourg’ was filmed…

For more information : Cherbourg-Cotentin Tourist Office, quai Alexandre III ( 02 33 93 52 02

Boat trips Daily boat trips, with running commentary, on board the Adèle give you to the opportunity to explore the

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biggest man-made harbour in the world, as well as its sea wall and fortifications.

Departures from the Pont Tournant or the Cité de la Mer. Prices: 13 €/adult ; 8,80 €/child (4 to 11 years old) ; free for under 4s. CUC residents : 10 €/adult ; 6,60€/child (4 to 11 years old). Booking essential, by telephone on 02 33 78 19 29 or 02 33 93 52 02 or 06 61 14 03 32

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Jacques-Louise - Deep-sea trawler Take the time to visit this old deep-sea trawler, a listed monument, and the only one of its type which can

be visited afloat in Normandy. In the old fish hold, you can see a number of exhibits and watch short films dedicated to the maritime environment.

Monday to Friday, in July and August, from 2.30pm to 5.30pm and Saturday morning by prior arrangement.

Bassin du Commerce. ( 02 33 93 32 29 or 06 14 40 85 31

Water sports Cotentin Nautisme, the central information point for water sports, is offering a number of different activities

this summer: rowing, kayaking, catamaran sailing, dinghy sailing, water-skiing, sand sailing, gliding, flying micro-light aircraft, diving, kite surfing, wave-skiing…

Cotentin Nautisme, rue du Diablotin, quartier Port Chantereyne. Open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 12.30 and from 1.30pm to 5pm. ( 02 33 78 19 29 or visit www.cherbourg-hague-nautisme.com

Sailing centre Boat hire : catamaran, caravelle, 420, laser, class 8…

Base nautique, plage verte. Open Monday to Saturday from 5th July until 31st August, from 10am to 12 and from 2pm to 5pm. ( 02 33 94 99 00

Beach bus service This summer, Zephir Bus will extend the route of the number 5 bus to take you to the beach at Collignon (Tourlaville).

Timetable, route and further information available by telephone, on 0 810 810 050 or visit www.zephyrbus.com

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Over the last fifteen years, Sandra Alvarez de Toledo has amassed a vast number of photographs and drawings, as well as designs and documents, which together form a remarkable collection, not only in terms of quality but also for the sheer quantity of items.

Amongst the fifty or so artists covered, are Becher, John Coplans, Marcel Duchamp, Walker Evans, Raoul Haussmann and Jeff Wall.

Le Point du Jour, avenue de Paris. Tuesday to Friday, from 2pm to 6pm, and Saturday and Sunday, from 11am to 7pm. ( 02 33 22 99 23

EXHIBITIONS

My favourite things : the Sandra Alvarez de Toledo Collection Until 25 September

Cherbourg and the Surrounding Region, 1940-1944. Lest We Forget…

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In 1954, the Museum of War and Liberation opened its doors in Cherbourg, and was the first memorial to the Second World War. Sixty years later, those who lived through it are becoming increasingly scarce, and the risk of their memories being lost forever is increasing. The key objective of this museum is to put the stories of those who experienced the conflict in the spotlight.

Musée de la Libération, Fort du Roule. Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am to 12 and from 2pm to 6pm, and Sunday from 2pm to 6pm. ( 02 33 20 14 12 or 02 33 23 39 30 or 02 33 23 39 30

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An exhibition of Monique Main paintings will be on display at the Chateau des Ravalet.

Château des Ravalet (Tourlaville). Every day except Monday, from 2pm to 7pm. Free entry.

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The outbuildings of the Château des Ravalets will house exhibitions by a number of photographic artists in turn : Olivier Umhauer (from 5th until 24th July), Eric Delouche (from 26th July until 14th August) and Daniel Sohier (from 16th August until 4th September),as well as the painter Claude Pesnel (from 6th to 25th September).

The artists will be available for discussion with visitors during their exhibitions.

Communs (Outbuildings), Château des Ravalet (Tourlaville). Free entry. ( 02 33 87 89 13

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Bronze procession From 2nd July until 25th September Cherbourg-Octeville is giving people the chance to see around twenty bronze statues created by Armand Le Véel, a sculptor of history and beauty who produced several beautiful pieces in the second half of the 19th century, in the wonderful natural light of the medieval architecture of the abbaye du Voeu.

The abbaye du Vœu refectory, rue de l’abbaye. From 2nd July until 28th August : every day except Monday. From 2pm to 7pm; 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th September from 2pm to 6pm. ( 02 33 87 89 13

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Posters : 100 years of Cinema in the Cotentin Until 27 November th

Original film posters, press articles dating from the original film releases, anecdotes from film sets, photos of actors, film trailers: the Manoir du Tourp takes us back to the numerous films, documentaries and TV reports filmed in the Cotentin, to show that alongside the directors and stars of the silver screen the magnificent Cotentin scenery can hold its own.

Manoir du Tourp (Omonville-la-Rogue). From 2nd July until 4th September: every day from 10.30am to 7pm; from 5th September: from Monday to Saturday, from 2pm to 6pm and Sunday from 10.30am to 6pm. Free Entry. ( 02 33 01 85 89

EXHIBITIONS

Exhibition dedicated to the archaeological excavations of 1994.

Logis abbatial de l’abbaye du Vœu, rue de l’abbaye. Saturday and Sunday, from 2pm to 7pm.

Free entry. ( 02 33 87 89 13

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Musée d’art Thomas-Henry

PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS

With a collection of 300 paintings and sculptures from the 15th to the 19th centuries, this museum houses a unique collection of the paintings, drawings and engravings of Jean-François Millet, as well as works by other highly thought of artists, such as Fra Angelico, David, and Camille Claudel.

Musée d’art Thomas-Henry, centre culturel, rue Vastel. From Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am to 12 and from 2pm to 6pm, Sunday from 2pm to 6pm.

Closed Monday and bank holidays. Free entry. ( 02 33 23 39 30

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Musée de la Libération There is a wonderful panoramic view of Cherbourg and its harbour from this fort, situated at the top of the Montagne du Roule. The museum has brought together numerous objects from the Second World War, including photographs, sound tracks, and much more.

Musée de la Libération, Fort du Roule. Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am to 12 and from 2pm to 6pm, Sunday from 2pm to 6pm. Free on Sundays. Guided tours by appointment. ( 02 33 20 14 12 or 02 33 23 39 30

Muséum Emmanuel-Liais At the heart of the Emmanuel-Liais Park, the Liais museum is a Pandora’s box, where you can see amazing natural history collections, archaeological and ethnic treasures from five continents.

Muséum Emmanuel-Liais, rue de l’abbaye. Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am to 12 and from 2pm to 6pm, Sunday from 2pm to 6pm. Free entry. ( 02 33 53 51 61

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La Cité de la Mer

PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS

Dedicated to man’s adventures in the depths of the ocean, The Cité de la Mer can lead you to the heart of the abyss and take you on board a nuclear submarine, the Redoutable, which is the largest submarine in the world open to the public. An opportunity to discover the life of the oceans, thanks to the abyssal aquarium, which is the deepest in Europe, the ‘Walk under the Sea’ exhibit, where you can be the hero of the deep, and the shallow pools where young and old alike can touch stingrays and other fish from local waters. This summer, a number of inflatable structures have been installed outside to provide even more fun. Diverse activities are on offer in the Médiathèque, including a workshop entitled ‘Build your own submarine’ and a quiz based on the exhibition of diving machines and underwater equipment.

La Cité de la Mer, gare transatlantique. From 1st July until 31st August, from 9.30am to 7pm.

From 1st September from 10am to 6pm. Free for under 5s accompanied by an adult. Prices: 18 €/adult; 13 €/5-17 year-olds. ( 02 33 20 26 69 or www.citedelamer.com

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