Querqueville

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Querqueville is a charming commune located in the Normandy region of France. Situated along the picturesque coastline, this small town offers visitors a peaceful and authentic French experience. Querqueville is known for its rich maritime history, with a beautiful harbor and stunning views of the English Channel.

One of the must-see attractions in Querqueville is the Château de Querqueville, a historic castle dating back to the 16th century. This architectural gem is surrounded by lush greenery and offers a glimpse into the town's past. Visitors can explore the castle grounds and learn about its fascinating history through guided tours.

For those interested in maritime culture, the Musée Maritime de l'Ile Tatihou is a fascinating museum that showcases the seafaring traditions of the Normandy region. The museum features a collection of boats, artifacts, and exhibits that highlight the importance of the sea in the local community.

Nature lovers will also find plenty to enjoy in Querqueville, with its beautiful beaches and scenic coastal paths. The Plage du Brick is a popular spot for sunbathing, swimming, and water sports, while the Sentier Littoral offers breathtaking views of the rugged coastline and the surrounding countryside.

Querqueville is also a great destination for food enthusiasts, with its selection of charming cafes and restaurants serving up delicious French cuisine. Visitors can indulge in fresh seafood, local cheeses, and fine wines while taking in the relaxed and inviting atmosphere of the town.

Alternative names: Population: 5 thous.Area: 2.15 mi²Coordinates: 49°39'39"N, 1°41'7"W

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Nearby attractions include: Cité de la Mer, Musée Thomas-Henry, Le Trident, Cherbourg Harbour.

3.2 miE
Museum, Theme park, Aquarium
Cité de la Mer, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
82 min walk • The Cité de la Mer is a maritime museum in Cherbourg, France. The museum is in the cruise terminal of Cherbourg. This monument was built in 1933; it is one of the bigger art-deco monuments of today.
3.2 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Musée Thomas-Henry, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
83 min walk • The Musée des beaux-arts Thomas Henry is a museum at Cherbourg-en-Cotentin with around 300 artworks, mainly paintings from the 15th to 19th centuries. It has been rated as the third most important collection in Normandy.
3.2 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Le Trident, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
82 min walk • Le Trident is a group of three theatres in the city of Cherbourg-Octeville, within the Manche department of Normandy, in northern France. The theatres were made a 'scène nationale' on 14 October 2002, after the merger of the Théâtre de Cherbourg-Scène Nationale and the Théâtre de la Butte-CCPO.
2.7 miE
Harbor
Cherbourg Harbour, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
70 min walk • Cherbourg Harbour, is a harbour situated at the northern end of the Cotentin Peninsula, on the English Channel coastline, in Normandy, northwestern France. With a surface area of 1,500 hectares, it is the second largest artificial harbour in the world, after the 4,500 hectare Ras Laffan Harbour in Qatar.
2.8 miSW
Observatories and planetariums, Museum
Ludiver, Tonneville
73 min walk • Ludiver is a planetarium based in France in the commune of La Hague, in the department of Manche. It overlooks the city Cherbourg-en-Cotentin on the Lande du Pivot.
1.6 miSE
Area
Équeurdreville-Hainneville, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
42 min walk • Équeurdreville-Hainneville is a former commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Its population was 16,313 in 2019.
3.2 miE
Museum
Le Redoutable, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
81 min walk • Le Redoutable was the lead boat of her class of ballistic missile submarines in the French Marine Nationale. Commissioned on 1 December 1971, the boat was the first French SNLE.
3.1 miSE
Church
Basilique Sainte-Trinité, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
78 min walk • The Basilica Sainte-Trinité of Cherbourg is a Gothic basilica that stands on the delegated commune of Cherbourg-Octeville within the new commune of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, in the department of Manche, in the region of Normandy.
3.6 miSE
Botanical garden
Jardin botanique de la Roche Fauconnière, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
92 min walk • The Jardin botanique de la Roche Fauconnière is a private botanical garden located in the Parc de la Fauconnière, Cherbourg-Octeville, Manche, Normandy, France. The garden was created in 1870 or 1873 by Alfred Favier and maintained by subsequent family members Léon Favier and Dr. Charles Favier.
1.7 miW
Forts and castles
Château Nacqueville
44 min walk • The castle of Nacqueville or castle of Fourneville is a residence, of the XVIth century, reworked in the XIXth century, which stands, in the Nord-Cotentin, on the delegated municipality of Urville-Nacqueville within the new municipality of La Hague...
4.7 miS
Church
Church of Our Lady
120 min walk • Notre-Dame Church is a 12th century Catholic church in the French commune of Martinvast, in the Manche department of the Normandy region.