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Cité de la Mer

Cherbourg
The echoing halls of the Cité de la Mer interactive maritime museum.
  • Cité de la Mer is a must for families, history buffs, Titanic fans, and anyone with an interest in the sea.

  • It’s a large attraction, so allow 2–4 hours depending on your interest levels; the audio tour of Le Redoutable takes 35 minutes and there may be a line at busy times.

  • Children under 5 can enter the museum for free, but are not allowed inside Le Redoutable for safety reasons.

  • The museum is accessible for travelers with visual and hearing challenges, and most of it is wheelchair-friendly too. However, you cannot enter Le Redoutable in a wheelchair.