Cherbourg is part of the peninsula reaching out towards England in the north west of France. it's a port city that connects regular sailings from Poole and Portsmouth. Cherbourg is known for its seafaring heritage and also its prominence during the Normandy Landings. Cherbourg is an attractive French port in its own right; although not as renowned as Calais, it has some fantastic bars and restaurants, along with plenty of shops. Car hire on Cherbourg is popular as the starting point of many a tourist's holidays. You can go about hiring a car in Cherbourg from our pickup at Rue du Val de Saire.
A lot of UK tourists head over to Cherbourg via the ferry from Poole or Portsmouth. On arrival, many sightseers will climb up to Fort du Roule to see the highly acclaimed Liberation Museum. From here the views over Cherbourg are excellent and you'll quickly get your bearings. Back in the town, La Cite de la Mer is a museum of everything maritime and represents another side of Cherbourg's past. If you're hiring a car in Cherbourg, the N13/A13 leads direct to Paris. If you rent a car in Cherbourg, you might also want to travel south via the A84.
