Monday, 6 September
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
If the somewhat murky metropolis of CHERBOURG is your port of arrival, it's best to head straight out and on: despite some busy pedestrian streets and lively bars, the town itself lacks anything of substantial interest, and there are some much more appealing places within a very few kilometres to either side. Napoléon inaugurated the transformation of what had been a rather poor, but perfectly situated, natural harbour into a major transatlantic port, by means of massive artificial breakwaters. An equestrian statue commemorates his boast that in Cherbourg he would "recreate the wonders of Egypt", though there are as yet no pyramids nearer than the Louvre. (Yahoo! Travel)
Cherbourg is a popular ferry port located at the tip of the Cotentin Peninsula. Cherbourg has been an important military base since Napoleonic times, and is a well-known gateway to the Normandy region. The old part of Cherbourg is centered around the fishing port, and is charming to walk around. There are many narrow cobblestone streets, with plenty of places to shop or grab something to eat. The main attractions are Cité de la Mer, a fantastic aquarium, and Fort du Roule, which has a great view and houses Musée de la Libération (commemorating D-Day and the liberation of Cherbourg in World War II). (JohnnyJet.com)
Index of what to seeRCCI Excursions – Cap de la Hague – FC01
Port/City: Cherbourg, France
Approximate Duration: 4 hours
Prices starting from: 84.00 USD
Summary: Discover the precious landscape of the Hague peninsula and the green Norman countryside, passing by some charming villages. The particular charm of the Hague has inspired numerous writers and artists, most notably François Millet and Jacques Prévert. Then driving along the coast, the Jobourg Point comes into view. Called in French Nez de Jobourg (Jobourg Nose), the place is surely one of the most impressive sights of the region. There, the giant cliffs tower to 127 meters while in the village, the Romanesque church has features in the paintings of Millet.
The rugged austerity of the Hague peninsula is in complete contrast to the verdant area of Cotentin. The coastline here is a mosaic of breathtaking scenery interspersed with an occasional headland. This wild outpost is one of craggy cliffs, hewn by the wind and rain, and of small parcels of land, divided by dry stone walls. The particular charm of the Hague has inspired numerous writers and artists: most notably François Millet and Jacques Prevert.
Leave Cherbourg along the coast, passing the village of Greville Hague, home of the painter Jean François Millet, we arrive in Auderville and Port Racine, which is said to be the smallest port in France. Then driving along the coast, the Jobourg Point comes into view. Called in French Nez de Jobourg (Jobourg Nose), the place is surely one of the most impressive sights of the region. There, the giant cliffs tower to 127 meters while in the village, the Romanesque church has features in the paintings of Millet.
We then continue our road through the green Norman countryside, passing by the villages of Vauville and Biville before returning to Cherbourg.
Note: Tour involves approximately 1 mile of walking over cobblestone and even surfaces with 5–10 steps. Time permitting; guests will have time for souvenir shopping in both Goury and Cap de la Hague.
The Cap de la Hague has as its culminating point, the Nez de Jobourg. From cliffs rising 420ft above muscular seas, you may contemplate the dramatic rightness of creation, the island of Alderney in the middle distance.
Château des Ravalet
Elegant building from Italian Renaissance period (16th) in a superb park with 2 lakes and a greenhouse, children’s play area. Open: September from 8. am – 7. pm
