Cherbourg, Normandy - France 4K Travel Channel
Cherbourg, the port city on the northern tip of the Cotentin peninsula, is influenced by its location to the sea and by shipping.
The city became internationally known by the movie Les Parapluies de Cherbourg (The Umbrellas of Cherbourg) with Catherine Deneuve from the year 1964.
But the history goes further into the past. Already the Romans set up an army camp here. Around the year 1000, the castle was built and in the 14th century the city was fortified with a wall. During the 100-years war the city was fought over multiple times until it finally became French in 1450. King Louis XIV. extended the fortress and set up a naval port. Napoleon improved the roadstead and strengthened it with fortresses.
In the 2nd World War Cherbourg was hard-fought after the invasion of Normandy, until it was finally developed into the most important supply base. Today Cherbourg benefited economically from the naval base and the nearby nuclear reprocessing plant at La Hague.
The longest roadstead of the world protects a seaport, a Marina and a base of the navy from the waves of the English Channel. Since 2013, 2 heat pumps, with a capacity of 1 MW each, are in the operation in the quarter La Divette. They produce 84% of the required heat of the quarter.
We start with our walk through Cherbourg at the marina and have a first glance at the roadstead and the fortress.
On the other side of the harbor, we explore the area around Place Napoleon. An equestrian statue was erected in his honor and a hotel was named after Napoleon. Opposite is the mayor's office. The Gothic Basilique Sainte Trinité was built in 1466 on the ruins of earlier church.
The narrow streets convey a unique atmosphere. The houses are built of slate which was won in the area. Small restaurants and cafes invite you to linger.
We happen by chance the shop in the Rue du Port, that served as backdrop for the movie Les Parapluies De Cherbourg. At the port we allow ourselves a relaxing breakfast and enjoy the sunshine before heading to the commercial center of the city, to the Rue du Commerce.
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Cherbourg, die Hafenstadt an der Nordspitze der Halbinsel Cotentin ist durch das Meer und die Schifffahrt geprägt.
International bekannt geworden ist der Ort durch den Film „Les Parapluies de Cherbourg“ (Die Regenschirme von Cherbourg) mit Catherine Deneuve aus dem Jahr 1964.
Doch die Geschichte reicht weiter in die Vergangenheit. Bereits die Römer errichteten hier ein Heerlager. Um das Jahr 1000 wurde das Schloss errichtet und im 14. Jahrhundert die Stadt mit einer Stadtmauer versehen. Während des 100-jährigen Krieges war die Stadt einige Male umkämpft bis sie 1450 endgültig französisch wurde. König Ludwig der XIV. ließ die Festung ausbauen und einen Kriegshafen einrichten. Napoleon baute die Reede aus verstärkte sie mit Festungen.
Im 2. Weltkrieg war Cherbourg nach der Invasion in der Normandie schwer umkämpft, bis es schließlich zur wichtigsten Nachschubbasis ausgebaut werden konnte. Heute profitiert Cherbourg wirtschaftlich von der Marinebasis und der nahe gelegenen Atom Wiederaufbereitungsanlage La Hague.
Ein Seehafen, eine Marina und ein Stützpunkt der Marine werden durch die längste Reede der Welt vor den Wellen des Ärmelkanals geschützt. Seit 2013 sind im Viertel la Divette 2 Wärmepumpen von jeweils 1 MW in Betrieb und erzeugen 84 % des Wärmebedarfs des Viertels.
Wir beginnen unseren Rundgang durch Cherbourg beim Sportboothafen und können einen ersten Blick auf die Reede und die Festung werfen.
Anschließend wechseln wir zur anderen Seite des Hafenbeckens und erkunden die Umgebung des Place Napoleon. Ein Reiterdenkmal ihm zu Ehren wurde errichtet sowie ein Hotel nach ihm benannt. Gegenüber liegt das Bürgermeisteramt. Die gotische Basilique Sainte Trinité wurde 1466 auf den Trümmern der zuvor zerstörten Kirche errichtet.
Die engen Gassen vermitteln eine eigene Atmosphäre. Die Häuser sind aus Schiefer gebaut, der in der Umgebung gewonnen wurde. Kleine Restaurants und Cafes laden zum Verweilen ein.
Zufällig passieren wir das Geschäft in der Rue du Port, das in dem der Film „Les Parapluies de Cherbourg“ als Kulisse diente. Am Hafen genehmigen wir uns ein Frühstück und genießen die Sonnenstrahlen bevor wir zum kommerziellen Zentrum der Stadt um die Rue du Commerce aufbrechen.
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Places to see in ( Deauville - France )
Places to see in ( Deauville - France )
Deauville is found on the Normandy coast, adjacent to Trouville and south-west of Honfleur. A part of the ‘Normandy Riviera’ Deauville is a lovely sea-side town with a great beach, great buildings, great shops and an annual film-festival not to mention a renowned race-track, golf and a casino. What more could you want?
Deauville started life as the vision of the half-brother of Napoleon the Third. From the adjacent town of Trouville he looked across the marshes and dunes and decided to build a race-track. Elegant villas were built between the race-track and the sea and Deauville was born. When it was first created it was an up-market resort and has remained so ever since.
Although initially founded and developed in the 19th century, it was in the early 20th century that the second wave of development took place in Deauville, including the renowned boardwalk along the coast, the sophisticated casino, and the grand hotels - the Hotel Normandy and the Royal Hotel, and the golf course.
Lots of the buildings in Deauville are in the style of the lovely half-timber buildings typical of Normandy including the Hotel Normandy which is a large and beautiful building built in this style in the heart of the town. Near to the Hotel Normandy there is a cluster of very exclusive shops, every one of them a designer name boutique.
It is possible to take a guided walk of the magnificent villas of Deauville. More than 550 buildings have now been listed as historical monuments and you will discover Norman, Art Nouveau and Baroque buildings during this interesting promenade. Also in the town look out for the Mairie and the unusual set of 12 bell chimes next to it. These ring throughout the day.
Nearby, La Place Morny has been built as a copy of Paris’ Place de l’Etoile. Eight roads converge onto the central garden and fountains. The Place du Marché, another square in Deauville has a market hall of built in the 1920s with a timber frame.
Deauville has recently gained a reputation for its American film festivals that take place every year at the beginning of September. More recently an annual Asian film festival has begun. The town is also home to some major equestrian events: the race-track sits up above the town and has views down over the town - an excellent spot for a day at the races.
Near the race-track up above the town you will notice the magnificent Villa Strassburger. This was built at the beginning of the 20th century for the Baron Henri de Rothschild, it was then bought by the wealth American, Mr Strassburger whose son left the villa to the town of Deauville in 1980. During the summer it is possible to visit the villa.
Of course, despite all the impressive architecture, the major attraction at Deauville is the long beach of white sand. Even the beach manages to remain upmarket, with posh colourful umbrellas (something of a trademark for the town), and well maintained beach huts: unfortunately you will need to pay to use the parasols and beach huts! The beach huts are named after American stars who have come to Deauville for the film festival.
The promenade along the 1.5 kilometre long boardwalk is a highlight of your visit, as is watching the racehorses training on the beach first thing in the morning (if you are up in time). There are lots of seafood restaurants along the waterfront where you can sit and watch the young and trendy passing by. The casino is also highly reputed and has a prime spot by the beach and the venue for the film festivals.
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Places to see in ( Cabourg - France )
Places to see in ( Cabourg - France )
Cabourg is a seaside resort in Calvados on the Cote Fleurie near Deauville in Normandy. It is one of several resorts developed on this stretch of coast - known as the Cote Fleurie - between 1850 and 1880, and perhaps also the most family-friendly resort in the region. Cabourg owes its popularity to three things: the beaches, the interesting architecture and lively atmosphere in the town centre.
If you are looking for a good beach - indeed, a very good beach and certainly one of the best in this part of Normandy - Cabourg is perhaps the place you are looking for. As well as several kilometres of gentle sandy beaches you will find various activities available on the beach itself, such as wind-surfing, canoeing in the sea, volleyball, sunbathing, and other 'traditional' seaside activities such as golf, go-karts and swimming pools are close to hand, the promenade along the seafront is more than three kilometres long and pedestrianised (the longest in Europe) which makes it great for jogging enthusiasts.
Cabourg has a lively atmosphere as well as being very attractive which makes it a great holiday location. The main street has lots of bars and restaurants and interesting shops. It stretches between the imposing town hall and tourist office towards the Grand Hotel and Casino on the seafront.
In common with the other resorts along this stretch of coast Cabourg features a grand 'end of the 19th century' hotel (here the Grand Hotel) and a casino - the essential requirements of many a Normandy seaside resort, and key to providing the 'belle epoque' feel to the town, along with villas from the same period that you will see as you explore Cabourg. The Grand Hotel is on the edge of a large square surrounded by some really stupendous villas.
The styles vary but all are very ornate and decorated with balconies, brick patterns, elaborate roofs etc. Those built at the end of the 19th century tend to copy the half-timber style typical in the Pays d'Augue region of Normandy. To give extra authenticity to the 'belle epoque' aspect of the town, Marcel Proust stayed in the Grand Hotel each summer from 1907 to 1914 and used the town as a model for the town of Balbec in the novel 'In Search of Lost Time' (you could perhaps bring a copy to read on the beach). The long promenade on the edge of the beach is named after Marcel Proust. It was originally built to protect the sea-front villas but soon became popular for walks along the seafront.
Although Cabourg did not exist before the 19th century, the historic port area across the river from Cabourg at Dives-sur-Mer has a much longer history: it was from here that William the Conqueror set off to defeat England in 1066. The countryside around Cabourg is known as the Pays d'Auge, and is a lovely countryside of gentle hills, orchards and woodlands, containing numerous picturesque little villages.
The local Calvados tourist authorities propose various routes through the countryside to help you make the most of your visit, including the popular Normandy Cider route and others such as the Route des Moulins (traditional mills), the Route des Gorges de la Vire and the Route de la Suisse Normandie - ask for details in the Cabourg tourist office. If you only have time to visit one Normandy village near here we suggest Beuvron, one of our favourites. Back to the beach, don't forget to explore some of the other resorts along the Cote Fleurie - heading north-east from Cabourg these include Houlgate, Deauville, Trouville and Honfleur, among others.
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