The City of the Sea in Cherbourg: where the stories begin
Located in the former Transatlantic Maritime Station, La Cité de la Mer is the Normandy tourist site dedicated to the adventure of Man and the sea.
Embark aboard the Redoutable*, a unique experience in the largest visitable submarine in the world. A multilingual audio guide is provided during the visit for young and old. Ocean Listening: a new visitor experience that immerses you in the soundscapes of the underwater world.
*For safety reasons, children under 5 years old are not allowed to visit the submarine.
Explore the ocean, the last wild territory on the planet around aquariums dazzling with color and life and spectacular multimedia spaces.
Follow in the footsteps of the explorers of the abyss and the machines that have marked the adventure of men under the sea.
Relive the last hours of the Titanic: soak up the atmosphere on board and become witnesses to this historic cruise. Discover objects brought up from its wreckage.
With the majestic Baggage Room*, discover the time when Cherbourg was nicknamed “Gateway to the Americas”.
*During cruise ship stopovers, the baggage room is not accessible.
Two screenings* are offered in the Auditorium; one on the first 20 days which led the allies from Utah Beach to Cherbourg in 1944; the other allows you to listen to the sea tell its version of the history of Normandy.
*If the Auditorium is unavailable, screenings cannot take place. Access and times specified on site.
Allow 4 to 5 hours for the visit.
THE FREEDOM FESTIVAL
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Landings and the Battle of Normandy, La Cité de la Mer celebrates freedom. An exceptional festive and cultural program will be held over 3 months, mixing a plurality of events:
LIBERATION BALL
Wednesday June 26, 2024, 80 years after the liberation of Cherbourg
19pm to 23pm
In the majestic Salle des Pas Perdus, for one evening, Meg brings back to life the popular balls which flourished throughout the liberation in towns and villages, such as in Cherbourg, on July 14, 1944. The local association of re-enactors “Cherbourg 44” will ensure a strong presence alongside the La Cité de la Mer teams in period outfits.
> Single price: €10
> Refreshment and catering on site
EXHIBITION “LOOK AT CHERBOURG, PORT OF FREEDOM”
From the beginning of June to September 1, 2024
In this key location of the Liberation, 20 paintings explain the strategic role of the port of Cherbourg in the aftermath of the Allied landings on the beaches of Normandy. The young public discovers these events, in illustrative form, through the eyes of Jean, a child from Cherbourg fascinated by the Gare Maritime Transatlantique since its inauguration in 1933.
> Free exhibition
“THE BREATH OF FREEDOM” THEATER
From 30th July to 22th August 2024
Relive the role of the Transatlantic Maritime Station and the port of Cherbourg in the Liberation of Europe in 1944. An original creation presented in the Salle des Pas Perdus, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
> Price: €12 adults / €6 children (from 5 years old)
> Limited number of places
Located in the former Transatlantic Maritime Station, La Cité de la Mer is the Normandy tourist site dedicated to the adventure of Man and the sea.
Embark aboard the Redoutable*, a unique experience in the largest visitable submarine in the world. A multilingual audio guide is provided during the visit for young and old. Ocean Listening: a new visitor experience that immerses you in the soundscapes of the underwater world.
*For safety reasons, children under 5 years old are not allowed to visit the submarine.
Explore the ocean, the last wild territory on the planet around aquariums dazzling with color and life and spectacular multimedia spaces.
Follow in the footsteps of the explorers of the abyss and the machines that have marked the adventure of men under the sea.
Relive the last hours of the Titanic: soak up the atmosphere on board and become witnesses to this historic cruise. Discover objects brought up from its wreckage.
With the majestic Baggage Room*, discover the time when Cherbourg was nicknamed “Gateway to the Americas”.
*During cruise ship stopovers, the baggage room is not accessible.
Two screenings* are offered in the Auditorium; one on the first 20 days which led the allies from Utah Beach to Cherbourg in 1944; the other allows you to listen to the sea tell its version of the history of Normandy.
*If the Auditorium is unavailable, screenings cannot take place. Access and times specified on site.
Allow 4 to 5 hours for the visit.
THE FREEDOM FESTIVAL
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Landings and the Battle of Normandy, La Cité de la Mer celebrates freedom. An exceptional festive and cultural program will be held over 3 months, mixing a plurality of events:
LIBERATION BALL
Wednesday June 26, 2024, 80 years after the liberation of Cherbourg
19pm to 23pm
In the majestic Salle des Pas Perdus, for one evening, Meg brings back to life the popular balls which flourished throughout the liberation in towns and villages, such as in Cherbourg, on July 14, 1944. The local association of re-enactors “Cherbourg 44” will ensure a strong presence alongside the La Cité de la Mer teams in period outfits.
> Single price: €10
> Refreshment and catering on site
EXHIBITION “LOOK AT CHERBOURG, PORT OF FREEDOM”
From the beginning of June to September 1, 2024
In this key location of the Liberation, 20 paintings explain the strategic role of the port of Cherbourg in the aftermath of the Allied landings on the beaches of Normandy. The young public discovers these events, in illustrative form, through the eyes of Jean, a child from Cherbourg fascinated by the Gare Maritime Transatlantique since its inauguration in 1933.
> Free exhibition
“THE BREATH OF FREEDOM” THEATER
From 30th July to 22th August 2024
Relive the role of the Transatlantic Maritime Station and the port of Cherbourg in the Liberation of Europe in 1944. An original creation presented in the Salle des Pas Perdus, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
> Price: €12 adults / €6 children (from 5 years old)
> Limited number of places
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| Basic price – Adult Full price | 19 € | - |
| Child rate | 14 € | - |
| Basic price – Adult Full price | 26 € | - |
| Child rate | 18 € | - |
| Adult group rate | 16 € | - |
| School group rate | 3.5 € | 9.5 € |
| Adult group rate | 3.5 € | - |
| School group rate | 3.5 € | - |
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