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Museum moves out
S P OT L I G H T O N …
Until 22th September
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The Thomas-Henry Museum of Art invites you to enjoy 30 reproductions, from its collection of masterpieces, on the walls around the Les Provinces district of Octeville. The paintings have been chosen by the local inhabitants. Just around a bend in the road, in a square, or in a garden, you could come across works by Hyacinthe Rigaud, Horace Vernet or Jean-François Millet. In this way, the museum is available to everyone. Each work has a descriptive card containing the key elements for interpreting the painting, as well as QD codes enabling smart-phone users to access more detailed audio descriptions. A printed brochure is also available to guide you around this innovative urban exhibition, where you will also be able to admire the recent renovation work carried out in the area. The brochure is available from the Hôtel de Ville, the Town Hall in La Butte and the Tourist Office. An electronic version is downloadable from www.ville-cherbourg.fr On the streets of Les Provinces, Octeville. Free
7th Biennal of the 9th Art : Tardi Until 1st September
Organised jointly by the Cherbourg-Octeville Artothèque and the Thomas-Henry Museum of Art, the Biennale of the 9th art is dedicated to one author’s comic strips. Following Loustal, Hugo Pratt and Moebius, Jacques Tardi is the guest star of this 7th edition. A leading light of the contemporary comic strip artists, Tardi’s central theme is history. The common thread of many of his works is The Great War (Le Trou d’obus, C’était la guerre des tranchées / Shell-hole, Trench Warfare). He is also interested in literature, and has adapted the work of others into comic strips, e.g. Jean Vautrin (Le cri du peuple / The Cry of the People) and Léo Mallet (Nestor Burma). His series of Adèle Blanc-Sec stories is a reinvention of the soap opera style literature of the Belle Epoque. Jacques Tardi’s style is based on a documentary realism, tinged with fantasy and expressionism. Through two hundred original drawings and prints, the Biennial event provides a retrospective of the work of this respected contemporary comic strip creator. Salons de l’Hôtel de Ville (entrance in Rue de la Paix), from Tuesday to Saturday 10am to midday and 2pm to 6pm, Sunday 2pm to 6pm. Free entry.
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50th anniversary of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Until the end of October
Programme available on www.ville-cherbourg.fr
Cherbourg at the beach!
8th July until 30th August
For the second year running, the town of Cherbourg-Octeville invites you to borrow board games and books, free of charge, to sit yourself on a deck chair or a sun bed, around a coffee table, under a parasol, and simply chill out. Amongst the books available on free loan are: comic strip books for children and adults, best sellers, crime novels, health and well-being books, romantic fiction, as well as a wide selection of fiction for children and teenagers, and books for young children… And if you don’t have time to finish your book, no problem… you can reserve it for the following day.
S P OT L I G H T O N . . .
Fifty years after the making of Les Parapluies de Cherbourg (The Umbrellas of Cherbourg), the first musical in the history of the cinema, CherbourgOcteville is celebrating the event in partnership with Ciné-Tamaris and the French Cinémathèque. An occasion to soak up the film-making atmosphere, and to rediscover the magic of director Jacques Demy, whose films have touched generations. The programme includes: exhibitions, street theatre, guided visits, photo shoots, a film festival…
Plage verte, midday to 6pm. Free. Open 13th and 14th July. Closed 15th and 16th August.
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Fanfar’août
S P OT L I G H T O N …
3rd and 10th August
This year, fans of brass bands and comedy, with a good sense of humour, are cordially invited to the streets of Cherbourg-Octeville on 3rd and 10th August to enjoy the zany, shifting world of two street theatre acts: The Grooms and The Goudron Sisters. The programme includes all kinds of music, humour to fight of the ambient gloom, swing, improvisation… come and salute them! On the streets of Cherbourg-Octeville. Free.
Tour of the Manche Ports Race 13th and 14th July
This year, the Tour of the Manche Ports Race sets off from Port Chantereyne. More than 700 sailors, aboard a hundred or so boats, are expected. A race village will be set up at the plage verte especially for the occasion. The programme includes entertainment, sports workshops, a concert by ‘Moorings’ with a supporting act in Cherbourg harbour. Come and enjoy it all with family or friends! 13th July, 2pm to 7pm and 14th July, 11am to 6pm, plage verte. Free. For further information visit www.tourdesports50.fr
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Open-air cinema under the stars (Cin’Etoiles)
For its 15 edition, Cin’Etoiles is awarding the leading role to musical comedy, a theme which echoes the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the making of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. On this occasion, the Friday will be dedicated to Catherine Deneuve, with the showing of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg subtitled in English, followed by The Beloved. On the Saturday, more recent films will be shown: Happy Feet followed by the 2010 version of Fame. Finally, on the Sunday, you can come and watch Mamma Mia again, the musical comedy based on the songs of Abba. A concert will precede the showing of the films: on Friday it’s reggae from San’jyla, on Saturday, The Voice contestant Caroline Rose, and on Sunday funk group, Funk au Logis.
S P OT L I G H T O N . . .
19th, 20thth and 21st July
Concerts start at 9pm, films at 11pm, plage verte. Free.
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diary Monday 1st July Cinema
Film Festival
Wednesday 3rd July Cinema
Film Festival
Take advantage of the special entry price of €3.50 to see the latest films - this summer’s blockbusters and romantic comedies.
See 01/07.
Odéon and Méga CGR cinemas.
A troupe of dancers and musicians from the rural community of Coubalan, Essamaye, will take to the stage of the salle des fêtes to give a concert with local group Jack Fergus.
Tuesday 2nd July Cinema
Film Festival
Concert
6.30pm to 10pm, salle des fêtes, place centrale. Free.
See 01/07. Concert
Essamaye
Thursday 4th July
Essamaye Concert
Essamaye
A troupe of dancers and musicians from the rural community of Coubalan, Essamaye, will take to the stage of the salle des fêtes to give a concert with local group Big Walter. 6.30pm to 10pm, salle des fêtes, place centrale. Free.
Friday 5th July Concert
Apéro’zik
A troupe of dancers and musicians from the rural community of Coubalan, Essamaye, will take to the stage of the salle des fêtes to give a concert with local groups Kifekoi and the Marins du Cotentin. 6.30pm to 10pm, salle des fêtes, place centrale. Free. 6
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diary Fourth edition of Apéro’zik which opens the summer festivities in Les Provinces. The programme includes an evening of concerts and exhibitions of all kinds of dance.
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6pm to 10pm, Théâtre de l’œuf, place Mendès-France. Free. 02 33 01 89 90 Concert
Essamaye
A troupe of dancers and musicians from the rural community of Coubalan, Essamaye, will take to the stage of the salle des fêtes to give a concert with local groups Les Pieds dans le Bocal and Patchamama.
Wednesday 10th July Photo shoot
shoot
The umbrellas photo
6.30pm to 10pm, salle des fêtes, place centrale. Free.
Saturday 6th July Street theatre
Women’s street
Intimate street theatre production by the La Passante Company, in the framework of the 50th anniversary of the making of the Umbrellas of Cherbourg. Half woman, half umbrella, five silhouettes create magical visions, generating a frisson of secret intrigue in a transformed urban space. Midday and 4pm, rue au Fourdray. Free.
Sunday 7th July Concert
Doodlin
Traditional jazz concert organised by Jazz sur les Quais. The three vocalists in the group
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diary Friday 12th July Get together
Family rally
700 sailors, aboard a hundred or so boats, are expected. A race village will be set up at the plage verte especially for the occasion. The programme includes entertainment, sports workshops, and a concert by ‘Moorings’ at 9pm. Come and enjoy it all with family or friends! 2pm to 7pm, plage verte. Free. For further information visit www.tourdesports50.fr Photo shoot
shoot
The umbrellas photo
See 10/07. 4pm, plage verte.
Spend the day together in a friendly atmosphere. Registration essential.
Event
National Celebration
In the countdown to 14th July, you can enjoy a concert by Medley Duo, with its mix of international music, and then watch a grand firework display from the heights of Octeville.
10am to 6pm, Maison Flora Tristan, rue de Bougainville. 02 33 94 58 59 Event
Roaring twenties evening
The Musée de la Libération invites you to spend an evening in the style of 1920s Cherbourg. The programme includes dancing and entertainment with the Bourbon Street Jazz Orchestra. 8pm to 10.30pm, Musée de la Libération, Fort du Roule. Free entry. 02 33 20 14 12
Saturday 13th July Sailing
Concert at 9pm, fireworks at 11.30pm, Stade de la Manécierie. Free. 02 33 87 89 19
Tour of the Manche Ports
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diary Sunday 14th July Boat trip
Sea Fishing
Come aboard the Adèle for a morning of sea-fishing. Equipment is available for hire. 8am to midday, leaving from the Pont Tournant. €45 per person,
Boat trip
10.30pm, leaving from the Pont Tournant. €15/adult, €12/under 12. Booking essential, 02 33 93 52 02 or 02 33 78 19 29
€15 non-fishing companion. 02 33 93 52 02 or 02 33 78 19 29
Tour of the Manche Ports Race Sailing
Fireworks
Come aboard the Adèle for a front row seat at the firework display laid on for the 14th July celebrations.
Event
National Celebration
Enjoy a huge firework display which will light up the plage verte, then continue the celebrations at the grand ball in place de Gaulle. 11.30pm fireworks, plage verte, 00.30 grand ball, place de Gaulle. Free. 02 33 87 89 19
Monday 15th July Circus
This year, the Tour of the Manche Ports Race sets off from Port Chantereyne. More than 700 sailors, aboard a hundred or so boats, are expected. A race village will be set up at the plage verte especially for the occasion. The programme includes entertainment, sports workshops and a supporting act in Cherbourg harbour. Come and enjoy it all with family or friends!
Quien soy ?
La Brèche invites you to witness a work in progress, Quien soy?(Who am I?), a new project led by Edward Aleman and Wilmer Marquez, two young Columbian artistes who trained at the National Circus Arts School. Based on acrobatics, dance, video and modern magic, the duo explore questions around identity, getting together and relationships from both perspectives. 7pm, La brèche, rue de la Chasse Verte. Free entry, by reservation. 02 33 88 33 99
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diary Tuesday 16th July Boat trip
The Titanic and emigration
Wednesday 17th July Photo shoot
shoot
The umbrellas photo
See 10/07. 4pm, Basilique Sainte-Trinité.
Thursday 18th July Hiking
Aboard the Adèle, the tour guide will talk about the development of the Cherbourg sea ports from 1904, transatlantic crossings, the shipping companies and their vessels, the naval base and the arsenal. You will see where the Titanic was anchored, and hear all about emigration at the beginning of the 20th century. 2pm, leaving from the Pont Tournant. €15/adult, €10/child (aged 4-11). Booking essential. 02 33 93 52 02 Boat trip
Star gazing cruise
Come aboard the Adèle for a guided tour of the galaxy, provided by the experts of Ludiver Planetarium. A great opportunity to find out more about the constellations, as well as the tides and weather, and navigating your way around the stars…
Le Rozel
Join a guided walk, of about 8 kilometres, around the village of Le Rozel, including a visit to the local farmers’ market. Leaving at 1.30pm from La Maison Flora Tristan, rue de Bougainville. Booking essential. 02 33 94 58 59
Around the coastline of la Hague
Boat trip
Come aboard the Adèle and head for la Hague to enjoy a three-hour guided tour of its coastal waters. Trip narrated by an experienced tour guide.
10pm to midnight, leaving from the Pont Tournant. €30/adult, €20/under 12.
6.30pm to 9.30pm, leaving from the Pont Tournant. €30/adult, €25/under 12.
Booking essential. 02 33 93 52 02 or 02 33 78 19 29
02 33 78 19 29 or 02 33 93 52 02
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diary Friday 19th July Open-air cinema under the stars (Cin’Etoiles)
Cinema/Concert
00.30: The Beloved, directed by Christophe Honoré. From Paris in the sixties to London in the nineties, this musical follows the story of Madeleine and her daughter, and of love before and after AIDS. Plage verte. Free. 02 33 87 89 19
Saturday 20th July Hiking
Roc
Organised by the town council of CherbourgOcteville, in partnership with voluntary organisation Cherbourg-Animations and the Odéon Cinema, Cin’Etoiles is an open air concert followed by a film projected on a huge inflatable screen. The theme this year is musical comedy. Zéphir Bus will provide a late night service to get you home after the second film (leaving from the Town Hall). 9pm: San’jyla, reggae band. 11pm: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, directed by Jacques demy, with English sub-titles. Two young lovers from Cherbourg, who have declared their everlasting love, are separated by the Algerian war. Geneviève, finding herself alone and pregnant, is influenced by her mother to keep up the appearance of respectability and marries another man.
Escapade around Mont du
Guided walk, organised by the Tourist Office, to explore the fauna and flora in the forests and clearings around the Mont du Roc. Tea will be served after the walk. The walk starts at 2.30pm, and is unsuitable for pushchairs and for those with reduced mobility. Strong walking shoes recommended. Registration essential. 1.45pm, car park, la Butte swimming pool. 02 33 93 52 02 Photo shoot
shoot
The umbrellas photo
See 10/07. 4pm, Italian Theatre, place de Gaulle.
Open-air cinema under the stars (Cin’Etoiles)
Cinema/Concert
Organised by the town council of Cherbourg-Octeville, in partnership with voluntary organisation CherbourgAnimations and the Odéon Cinema, 11
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diary Cin’Etoiles is an open air concert followed by a film projected on a huge inflatable screen. The theme this year is musical comedy. Zéphir Bus will provide a late night service to get you home after the second film (leaving from the Town Hall). 9pm: Caroline Rose, a contestant in The Voice, will sing well known French and international songs. 11pm: Happy feet, directed by George Miller. The adventures of a penguin from Antarctica called Mumble, who is a tapdancing virtuoso. 00.30: Fame 2, directed by Kevin Tancharoen. Re-make of the cult Oscar-winning film, Fame 2 paints an energetic portrait of a group of young people determined to find fame in the performing arts. Plage verte. Free. 02 33 87 89 19
Sunday 21st July Cycle Racing ACO cycle races for youngsters
Cycle races, organised by a local club ACO, on a 1.84 kilometre circuit in Octeville. The younger participants will do 20 circuits and the older ones 35 circuits.
Open-air cinema under the stars (Cin’Etoiles)
Cinema/Concert
Organised by the town council of CherbourgOcteville, in partnership with voluntary organisation Cherbourg-Animations and the Odéon Cinema, Cin’Etoiles is an open air concert followed by a musical comedy film projected on a huge inflatable screen. 9pm: Funk au Logis, funk and R&B band 11pm: Mamma Mia, directed by Phyllida Lloyd. Adapted from the stage musical, based on the songs of Abba. Plage verte. Free. 02 33 87 89 19
Tuesday 23rd July Cookery workshop
Low budget cookery
Learn how to prepare simple, low cost meals. Proposition for this month: gazpacho with melon, water-melon and cucumber, meat and fish stuffed courgettes, mini-pancakes with chocolate and fruit puree sauces. Registration essential. 10am, Maison Flora Tristan, rue de Bougainville. 02 33 94 58 59
Wednesday 24th July
Leaving at 2pm for minimes, and 3.30pm for cadets, rue Jack Meslin. Photo shoot
shoot
The umbrellas photo
See 10/07. 4pm, Théâtre de l’œuf.
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diary Thursday 25th July Boat trip
Concerts
Talent show
The Titanic and emigration
See 16/07. Get together
Music and barbecue
Bring your own meat, and take part in this fun musical evening with barbecue. Registration essential. 7pm, Maison Flora Tristan, rue de Bougainville. 02 33 94 58 59
Friday 26th July Summer clearance and flea market
Market
The 17th edition of this popular event organised by MJC, where you can enjoy performances by some of the most talented youngsters in the region: five hours of free concerts, from rock to reggae, folk to R&B. Food and drinks available. Free bus ride home at the end of the evening, with Zephir Bus. From 8pm to 1am, plage verte. Free. 02 33 53 31 72
Saturday 27th July Grand summer clearance and flea market
Market
Snap up some bargains as the town centre shops do their stock clearance on the pavements. There will also be a number of other stands, selling clothes, kitchen utensils, beauty products, and much more. 10am to 7pm, on the streets of the town centre.
See 26/07. Photo shoot
shoot
The umbrellas photo
See 10/07. 4pm, Cour Marie.
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diary Wednesday 31st July Photo Shoot
shoot
Street theatre
Fanfar’août
The umbrellas photo
See 10/07. 4pm, mairie de la Butte, place R. Cassin.
Saturday 3rd August Sailing Sailing weekend Cherbourg-Alderney
Take a weekend sailing trip and learn navigation skills from a professional skipper. Leave from Cherbourg-Octeville and head for the Channel Islands on a 12 meter yacht. For further information 02 33 93 52 02.
Sailing Destination Alderney with Loisirs Océans
For those who want to improve their handling of a liveable yacht, a qualified skipper is available to coach you aboard a fully fitted 12.5 meter vessel.
Festive street theatre sponsored by the town council of Cherbourg-Octeville, The Grooms will present their show La Baronnade. Specialists of brass band variety, with more than a touch of humour, The Grooms improvise short pieces which alternate singing, dancing and theatre. An eclectic programme comprising around fifty original compositions and arrangements: classical, jazz, salsa, ethnic. 4pm, place centrale. Free.
For further information 02 33 93 52 02 Photo Shoot
shoot
Sunday 4th August
The umbrellas photo
See 10/07. 4pm, Cherbourg railway station.
Boat trip
Sea fishing
See 14/07.
Sailing Destination Alderney with Loisirs Océans
See 03/08.
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diary Monday 5th August Sailing Destination la Hague: day sailing
Boat trip
The Titanic and emigration
See 16/07. Photo shoot
shoot
The umbrellas photo
See 10/07. 4pm, public hospital (Centre Hospitalier Public du Cotentin).
Thursday 8th August Take a day-cruise from Cherbourg-Octeville to explore the coastline around la Hague. You will sail as far as Omonville-la-Rogue where you will tie-up to have lunch. For further information 02 33 93 52 02
Tuesday 6th August Sailing Destination la Hague: day sailing
See 05/08.
Wednesday 7th August Sailing Destination la Hague: day sailing
See 05/08.
Sailing Destination la Hague: day sailing
See 05/08.
Around the coastline of la Hague
Boat trip
See 18/07.
Friday 9th August Sailing Destination la Hague: day sailing
See 05/08.
Saturday 10th August Sailing Sailing weekend Cherbourg-Alderney
See 03/08.
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diary Friday 16th August
Destination la Hague: day sailing Sailing
See 05/08. Street theatre
Boat trip
Fanfar’août
The Titanic and emigration
See 16/07.
Festive street theatre sponsored by the town council of Cherbourg-Octeville: come and see the Goudron Sisters’ get together, a crazy strolling choir.
Hiking
4pm, place de la Révolution (to be confirmed).
See 20/07.
Sunday 11th August Destination la Hague: day sailing
Saturday 17th August Escapade around Mont du Roc
Boat trip
Sea fishing
See 14/07. 7pm to 11pm.
Sailing
See 05/08.
Monday 12th August Judo
Tuesday 20th August Cookery workshop
Low budget cookery
Coastal judo tour
Part of the holiday sports programme, an opportunity to take a closer look at judo: demonstrations on inflatable structures and judo mats. 2.30pm to 4.30pm, plage verte. Free.
Tuesday 13th August Boat trip
A star gazing cruise
See 16/07.
Learn how to prepare simple, low cost meals. Proposition for this month: baby spinach leaves with orange, chicken breasts stuffed with Swiss chard, tomatoes and herbs, granita of melon with honey. Registration essential. 10am, Maison Flora Tristan, rue de Bougainville. 02 33 94 58 59
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diary Wednesday 21st August Animals The farm in CherbourgOcteville
Saturday 24th August Multisports
Mc Do Kids’ sport
Free sports day for 5 to 12 year-olds to discover the joys of judo, cycling, basketball and athletics. Multi-sport area and keep-fit sessions will also be available. Registration essential, either on the day, or in advance on www.mcdonalds.fr/mcdokidssport. 9.30am to 6pm, plage verte. Free.
Monday 26th August The farm is coming to town. Come and help with the milking, compare the various bovine races, check out the sheep or the poultry, and enjoy a free pony ride… 10am to 6pm, play area, boulevard de l’Atlantique. Free. Get together
Family picnic
Day trip to Carteret for a family picnic. Bring your lunch and tea. Registration essential. 10.30am, leaving from La Maison Flora Tristan, rue de Bougainville.
Sailing Destination la Hague: day sailing
See 05/08.
Tuesday 27th August Sailing Destination la Hague: day sailing
See 05/08.
02 33 94 58 59
Thursday 22nd August Around the coastline of la Hague
Boat trip
Wednesday 28th August Sailing Destination la Hague: day sailing
See 05/08.
See 18/07.
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diary Thursday 29th August Sailing Destination la Hague: day sailing
See 05/08. Hiking
Le Rozel
See 18/07.
Friday 30th August Destination la Hague: day sailing
Sunday 1st September Sailing Destination la Hague: day sailing
See 05/08. Concert
jazz
Traditional and improvised
Local association Jazz sur les Quais has invited five musicians for an evening of traditional and improvised jazz. 5pm, Marine Hôtel, allée du Président Menut.
Sailing
See 05/08.
Saturday 31st August Sailing Destination la Hague: day sailing
See 05/08.
Tuesday 3rd September Boat trip
The Titanic and emigration
See 16/07.
Thursday 5th September Around the coastline of la Hague
Boat trip
See 18/07. 5pm to 8pm.
Friday 6th September Cycle racing The Cherbourg three-day event
A cycle race covering several hundred kilometres in the Val de Saire, aimed at national
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diary and elite level cyclists. First leg, under starter’s orders in front of the Town Hall, Cherbourg-Octeville, destination La Glacerie. Leaves from place Napoléon at 2pm (to be confirmed) - arriving in La Glacerie. 06 14 47 21 53
Saturday 7th September Market
Car boot sale
Annual car boot sale, organised by local association Vivre aux Provinces, in partnership with Amont-Quentin/Provinces council. Grab a bargain! 8am to 6pm, avenue de Normandie. 06 26 87 84 42 Market
Car boot sale
Annual car boot sale, organised by local association Mieux Vivre au Roule. Free bouncy castle for children. Food and drinks available. 8am to 6pm, avenue de Paris. 02 33 44 02 60 Cycle racing The Cherbourg three-day event
2nd leg: leaving from and arriving at rue Salengro, incorporating a circuit to Barneville-Carteret. Departure and arrival: rue Roger Salengro. 06 14 47 21 53 Get together
Forum des associations
Sunday 8th September Cycle racing The Cherbourg three-day event
3rd leg: in the morning, Tourlaville speed trials. Departure and arrival, Tourlaville Town Hall. 4th leg: in the afternoon, leaving from Equeurdreville-Hainneville, arriving at place Napoléon after a circuit in la Hague. Departure from complexe Jean Jaurès (Equeurdreville-Hainneville) Arrival: place Napoléon. 06 14 47 21 53
Saturday 14th September Guided tours
National heritage days
Discover (or rediscover…) the heritage of Cherbourg-Octeville: take a tour around its most symbolic monuments accompanied by an experienced tour guide. The Musée de la Libération is holding two temporary exhibitions, Concrete Jungle and Minimalist Architecture : photographer Didier Bouvetand and draughtsman Michel Darnis have come together to show their dream-like photographs and drawings of the Batterie Néville-sur-Mer. Full programme available from the Tourist Office. 02 33 93 52 02
An opportunity to discover local associations and their activities for young people, as well as for sport and cultural activities for all ages. Come along and sign up.
Guided tours
10am to 7pm, Chantereyne sports complex. 02 33 87 87 07
See 14/09.
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diary Triathlon
The Cotentin triathlon
Organised by the Cherbourg-Triathlon club: three tests. The super-sprint, a future Olympic Games event, over the Olympic distance. Come and cheer them on! 10am to 5.30pm, plage verte.
Wednesday 18th September Swimming
Aqua’DJ
Have a go at aqua-robics, a great work out for your heart and muscles, to the accompaniment of music with a strong beat mixed live by a DJ. The first session will be to a disco beat, the second latino. Each session lasts 45 minutes. Places are limited. 7pm and 8pm, Maupas swimming pool. Free. 02 33 53 18 42 Get together
Literary café
This month, the Literary Café offers you the opportunity to get together with other reading fans around a buffet supper. The programme includes: travel literature, notably Immortelle randonnée - Compostelle malgré moi (Immortal hike – Compostello in spite of myself) by Jean-Christophe Ruffin, Aventures en Loire (Adventures in the Loire) by Bernard Ollivier and Remonter la Marne (Retracing the Marne) by Jean-Paul Kauffman. 7.30pm, Le Petit Parapluie, rue Louis XVI. Free entry.
Thursday 19th September Forum
Mobility forum
A forum organised by la Maison de l’Emploi et de la Formation, to provide information to job-seekers, students, workers, companies, professionals etc, on current transport availability, help and solutions for getting around and living independently. 2pm to 6pm, salle des fêtes, place centrale. Free entry.
Saturday 21st September Rowing The harbour at your fingertips
This 25th race, organised by Cherbourg Rowing Club, will see about a hundred 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 permitted: single scull, double scull, quadruple scull, eight… Cherbourg Harbour. 02 33 94 99 00
Sunday 22nd September Rowing The harbour at your fingertips
See 21/09.
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Boat trips
Embark at the Pont Tournant or the Cité de la Mer. 2pm, 3.30pm and 5pm (additional departure at 10.50am from 14th July to 31st August). Price: €14/adult, €9.50/child (age 4 to 11), free for under 4s. CUC residents: €10.80/adult, €7.10/child (age 4 to 11). Reservations: 02 33 78 19 29 or 02 33 93 52 02 or 06 61 14 03 32
Jacques-Louise fishing museum
Come and visit this ancient deepsea trawler, classified as a Historical Monument, and the only one of its kind which can be seen afloat in Normandy. In the former fish hold there are exhibitions and film projections dedicated to the maritime world.
Monday to Friday in July and August, 2.30pm to 5.30pm, Saturday morning, for groups of 10 or more, by prior arrangement. Bassin du Commerce. ‘Free’ entry by donation towards the upkeep of the vessel. 06 14 40 85 31 or visit www.jacques-louise.org
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, waveskiing… Cotentin Nautisme, rue du diablotin, quartier Port Chantereyne. Open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 12.30am and 1.30pm to 5pm. 02 33 78 19 29 or visit www.cotentin-nautisme.fr
Cherbourg-Octeville sailing school
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Daily boat trips with running commentary, on board the Adèle, will reveal the secrets of the largest man-made harbour in the world, as well as its sea walls and fortifications.
The sailing school offers a number of different packages: dinghy sailing lessons for children from 6 years old, 3-day courses on liveable yachts, the hire of dinghies and racing catamarans, boat trips for the disabled, and also harbour trips with local produce served on board. Base nautique, plage verte. 02 33 94 99 00 or ecole.devoile.decherbourg@wanadoo.fr 21
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Beach bus service
This summer, Zéphir Bus will extend the route of the number 5 bus to take you to the beach at Collignon (Tourlaville). 1st July to 1st September. For times, routes and further information call 0 810 810 050 or visit www.zephirbus.com
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Tourist road train
Climb aboard the tourist road train for a guided tour of CherbourgOcteville town centre, in French and English. From the Cité de la Mer to Emmanuel Liais Park, via the Italian Theatre, the statue of Napoléon, the plage verte, Sainte-Trinité Basilica…, discover more about the most important and symbolic sites in the town.
From 16th July to 30th August, swimming courses are available for children over 6. These courses will take place from Tuesday to Friday, from 11am to midday, when the pool is reserved for lessons only. For further information: ( 02 33 53 18 42
La Butte
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 2pm to 6pm Saturday: 10am to 11.45am and 2pm to 6pm From 9th July to 30th August, swimming courses of one week are available for children over 6. These courses will take place from Monday to Friday, at 12.15 and 1pm. For further information: ( 02 33 53 07 28
1st July to 10th September, departures at 11.30am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm from the Cité de la Mer. Stops 15 minutes later in front of the Tourist Office, 14 quai Alexandre III.
SWIMMING POOLS Chantereyne
Monday: closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: midday to 7pm Friday and Saturday: 2pm to 6pm Sunday: 9am to 1pm
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Museum mOves OUT
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Until 22th September See page 2.
7th Biennale Of the 9th art: Tardi Until 1st September See page 2.
Summer seasOn at the chateau des Ravalet
Until 29th September Organised by the town council of Cherbourg-Octeville, local artists have been invited to show their work under the banner of ‘Water and Dreams’. Until 7th July, local association Pep Art will exhibit several different forms of art created by 14 artists. Then Richard Menant will take you on a journey to the Mekong River in black and white from 9th to 28th July. For Monica Lecordier, imagination and dreams will be expressed on canvasses which represent water, from 30th July to 18th August. Marie Lemoine and Jean-Christophe Bordier will show their joint work from 20th August to 8th September: Jean-Christophe Bordier’s photographs are integrated into the pictures created by Marie Lemoine. From 10th to 29th September, to close this event, you can immerse yourself in the writings of Barbey d’Aurevilly through a series of illustrations by Christophe Rouil. Communs du château des Ravalet (Tourlaville), from Tuesday to Sunday, 2pm to 7pm. Free entry. 02 33 87 89 13
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COlOur sensitive Until 15th September In this era of digital photography, a unique opportunity to discover the art of auto-chrome. Photographer Gustave Gain, a brilliant chemist born in Querqueville at the beginning of the 20th century, has adopted this process, which is best described as placing a negative slide over a glass patch, which was the first means of allowing colour to enter the world of photography. Step back in time to discover colour photographs of the Cotentin, portraits and still life created in this way. Abbaye du Vœu, every day (except Monday) and 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th September, 2pm to 7pm. Free entry.
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There's life in thOse bOnes... Until 15th September Cherbourg born artist Gwezenneg, a veritable forager for remains, restores life to objects rejected by nature and the sea. His engravings, pictures and sculptures generate fascination in some and something a bit spooky in others, and will be displayed in the guard-room and salons of the château. Come and experience his symbolic creations with their mix of vegetable, mineral and animal. Château des Ravalet, every day (except Monday) and 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th September, 2pm to 7pm. Free entry.
The umbrellas Of CherbOurg, the phOtOgraphic recOrd Until 28th September Come and have a look at the photographic record lifted from 50 stills of the original film, which appeared in the film review Mon film (My Film), which from 1924 to 1938 and 1946 to 1967 reviewed recent film releases using original stills, to which they added moralistic and often erroneous commentaries which were in total contradiction with the filmmaker’s original. Well worth a visit…
Bibliothèque Jacques-Prévert, Espace René Le Bas, rue de l’Abbaye, Tuesday and Friday 1pm to 6pm, Wednesday and Saturday 9am to 5pm. Free entry.
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Until 15st September In the framework of the 50th anniversary of the filming of the Umbrellas of Cherbourg, the Bër Gallery has brought around forty artists together to reinterpret the umbrella. Galerie Bër, 9 rue du Port. Free entry.
Pep Art revisits The Umbrellas Of CherbOurg 9th to 15th September Around thirty artists - painters, sculptors and photographers – express their take on the film The Umbrellas of Cherbourg.
EXHIBITIONS
Umbrellas in tOwn
Salle des fêtes, place centrale. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 2pm to 7pm, Thursday and Saturday 10am to 7pm. Free entry.
FrOm the rOaring twenties tO the dark years: CherbOurg between the twO wOrld wars Until 30th November On the eve of the 70th anniversary of the Normandy Landings and the Battle of Normandy, to be celebrated in 2014, the Musée de la Libération exhibition shows the period between the two world wars: in 1919, Cherbourg celebrated the return of its soldiers, but little by little, caught up in the whirlwind of modernity and the cultural revival of the 1920s, darker times crept up on the population of Cherbourg in the form of World War II. This exhibition brings together a varied collection of objects, songs, photographs and archive material to illustrate this complex period. Musée de la Libération, Montée du Roule. From Tuesday to Saturday 10am to midday and 2pm to 6pm, and Sunday 2pm to 6pm. 02 33 20 14 12
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The TOwn we see Until 29th September At the invitation of the Point du Jour, Claire Tenu spent two years working in Cherbourg-Octeville. In this exhibition, she brings her images together with photographs, drawings and old paintings from the Thomas-Henry Museum of Art. Thus, historical and geographical images are reinvented in time and space. The exhibition is presented in partnership with the Thomas-Henry Museum of Art, in the framework of Impressionist Normandy.
The Point du Jour, avenue de Paris. From Tuesday to Friday, 2pm to 6pm and Saturday and Sunday, 2pm to 7pm. Free entry.
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The cOnquest Of the west: impressiOnist pOsters Of NOrmandy sea-side resOrts Until 29th September In the 19th century, the fashion for sea bathing, imported from England, transformed the Normandy coastline into a veritable haven for good health and pleasurable moments. Former fishing villages became sea-side resorts, endowed with modern and attractive recreational facilities. The first posters advertising tourism appeared at the beginning of the 1880s. From Granville to Tréport, and Urville to Cherbourg, the sea-side resorts were quick to promote their attractions: hotels, casinos, tempting bathing waters, water sports… Through this exhibition, featuring the most beautiful posters from the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, the ThomasHenry Museum of Art and the Manoir du Tourp tell the story of the early days of the Normandy sea-side resorts. Organised in the framework of Impressionist Normandy.
Manoir du Tourp (Omonville-la-Rogue). Free entry. ( 02 33 01 85 89 or visit www.letourp.com
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MusEe de la LibEratiOn
Musée de la Libération, Fort du Roule. From Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to midday and 2pm to 6pm, and Sunday 2pm to 6pm. Free on Sunday and for under 26s. ( 02 33 20 14 12 or 02 33 23 39 30
Museum Emmanuel-Liais At the heart of the Emmanuel Liais Park, the Liais Museum is a real Pandora’s Box, where you can see amazing natural history collections, as well as archaeological and ethnic treasures from five continents. Muséum Emmanuel-Liais, rue de l’abbaye. From Tuesday to Saturday 10am to midday and 2pm to 6pm, Sunday 2pm to 6pm. Free entry. ( 02 33 53 51 61
La Cite de la Mer Dedicated to man’s adventures in the depths of the ocean, the Cité de la Mer offers a family day out which simply must not be missed. A whole day will be needed to explore everything on offer. ‘The Titanic returns to Cherbourg’ is an exhibition dedicated to the legendary cruise liner, which also looks at emigration. On board the world’s largest nuclear submarine open to the public, you can use an audio guide to listen to Commander of the Redoutable telling stories of life aboard and the missions of the submariners. You can wander around the 17 different aquariums and be amazed by the 11 meter deep Abyssal Aquarium, or the open pool where you can stroke stingrays and sharp-nosed sharks! Finally, ‘we have walked under the sea’ is a virtual experience which takes you deep under the sea to be the hero of your own adventure. This summer, take advantage of the inflatable structures installed on the site for a moment of relaxation outdoors. There are also a number of activities on offer in the on-site media library. The Cité de la Mer, transatlantic sea port. 1st July to 31st August, 9.30am to 7pm. From 1st September, 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 visit www. citedelamer.com
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PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS
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, soundtracks and much more.
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