Cherbourg-Octeville

Cherbourg-Octeville is a city and commune in Normandy, north-west France. It was formed when the city of Cherbourg absorbed Octeville on February 28, 2000, and was officially renamed Cherbourg-Octeville. It is a seaport on the English Channel, with the majority of its cross channel ferry services being operated by Brittany Ferries to Poole and Portsmouth.

Related Topics:
Commune - Normandy - February 28 - 2000 - Seaport - English Channel - Brittany Ferries

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The nearest airport is in Maupertus-sur-Mer which is named Cherbourg Maupertuis (IATA code: CER, IACO code: LFRC).

Related Topics:
Maupertus-sur-Mer - Cherbourg Maupertuis

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Cherbourg holds an arsenal of the French Navy.

Related Topics:
Arsenal - French Navy

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