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Cherbourg is based in Normandy in north western France. It has been known as Cherbourg but in 2000 it was renamed Cherbourg-Octeville as the two places joined together. It has been an important base for the French Navy and at one time there was a thriving glass industry in the area but that was destroyed many years ago.

History of Cherbourg-Octeville

Cherbourg was the first area taken by the Vikings and the port was born once the Contentin Peninsula was invaded. Britain occupied it during the Seven Years War and they destroyed the Military buildings before they left. Under Napoleon the harbor was strengthened and this was a long term job as it took from 1784 until 1850. It has a place in history as the first place the Titanic visited having left Southampton on its fatal voyage. During WWII there was the Battle of Cherbourg after the Normandy invasion and the City was captured in 1944.

Places to See in Cherbourg

There is a race track for those who are interested in horse racing and for people who are interested in science the Cite de la Mer is a museum that catalogues the historical side of the city?s maritime history? and this is a long history. The Mus?e des beaux-arts Thomas Henry has over 300 paintings and began with the works of a local painter Thomas Henry although there are many other artist?s work shown there today.

Car Hire in Cherbourg

Travelling around Cherbourg is simple and hiring a car will mean that you can get to all the places of interest when you want to and at your own pace. Although it will be possible to hire a car once you have arrived it will be easier and cost effective to do it before you travel. By visiting www.tripindicator.com you will have a choice of the cars available so you won?t be left with an unsuitable car once you arrive. The prices with Any Car Hire are competitive and you will have the added assurance of knowing where to collect your car from as soon as you arrive.