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Private Tour Amazing North Cotentin Peninsula From Cherbourg

Mont-St-Michel, France

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8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Amazing opportunity to visit something different in Normandy during your cruise stop in Cherbourg.

We will take you east to the coast known as val de Saire, superbly scenic landscapes while we drive to our first stop, the lighthouse where you may want to try climbing the 365 steps to the top.

No other tour offers these stops, small villages and famous fishing harbours, the best mussels and oysters, and to conclude a museum before we head back to your ship.

We guarantee an exclusive experience, off the beaten path, for those seeking something else.

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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Museum WWII
  • Lunch Free time for lunch on your own
  • Gratuities
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Gatteville-le-Phare

Built between 1829 and 1834, the Gatteville lighthouse is the second highest in France, with an height of 75 metres. Climb the 365 steps and admire the magnificent panorama of the Saire as well as the English Channel.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Barfleur

Overlooking the English Channel on the northeastern corner of the Cotentin peninsula, this picturesque port has strong historic links with England. The delicious moules de Barfleur are wild mussels harvested just out to sea.With its sturdy granite houses and tempting restaurants around the harbour, Barfleur paints a glorious picture of a traditional Norman fishing port. It also played a role in Anglo-French history, from 1066 through to colonial wars.Enjoy a nice lunch on the port.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

Recently voted ‘France’s favourite Village’, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is a real hidden gem on the Cotentin peninsula. So much more than a seaside villageSaint-Vaast-la-Hougue is a picturesque fishing and sailing village located in the Val de Saire at the north-east tip of the Cotentin peninsula. The village is famed for its oysters and, at low tide, the oyster beds provide a link between the mainland and Tatihou Island. Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is also home to the Vauban de la Hougue tower, which stands at the entrance of the small harbour and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with its sister tower on the island opposite. With 700 berths, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue’s marina is one of Normandy’s largest.Sample the famous oysters or stroll through the village.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Musee de Quineville

WWII Museum in Quinéville.A unique museum that recreates the French Norman towns under the German occupation. 1000 m² with hundreds of historical objects.Walk a 1940 street and feel transported back in time.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour Amazing North Cotentin Peninsula From Cherbourg?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Museum WWII
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  • LunchFree time for lunch on your own
  • Gratuities

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  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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