Guide de l'été version anglais

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Museum moves out

SPOTLIGHT ON…

Until 30th September

Following its closure for improvement works, the Thomas Henry museum can still invite you to enjoy several masterpieces from its collection, on the streets of the town. This is a first for France! Just around a bend in the road, in a park… you could come across Patrocle by David, Merry Company by Jan Massys, The Conversion of Saint Augustin by Fra Angelico, and even Portrait of Pauline Ono by JeanFrancois Millet!

Enter the photographic competition taking place between 1st July and 30th September: take a photo of yourself in front of one of the exhibits, and send it to communication@ ville-cherbourg.fr with ‘Concours Musée Fait le Mur’ in the subject line, and include your contact details (name, address, telephone number). Your photo will be published on the town’s Facebook page: persuade your friends to vote for you in order to get the most ‘Like’ on Facebook. At the end of each month, the most popular photos will win a prize.

On the streets of Cherbourg-Octeville.

Henri Cartier-Bresson, Paul Strand, Mexico 1932-1934 Until 2nd September

In the early 1930s, Paul Strand and Henri Cartier-Bresson stayed successively in Mexico.

The former was already well-known in New York for his modern photography, the second still a young ambitious photographer. Mexico proved to be a defining experience for both, as each worked on a different way of seeing things. As well as documenting their activities, the exhibition brings together more than a hundred images taken by these innovative photographers, including some definitive masterpieces of modern photography. This exhibition is brought to you in partnership with the Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation.

Le Point du Jour, avenue de Paris. Tuesday to Friday, 2pm to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 7pm. Free entry. ( 02 33 22 99 23

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Arrival of La Solitaire du Figaro 10th to 15th July

Festival Village, plage verte, open daily 10am to 8pm and until 10pm on 11th and 14th July. Free entry. ( 02 33 87 89 19

The Titanic Returns to Cherbourg To commemorate the hundred-year anniversary of the Titanic’s stopover in Cherbourg-Octeville, the local council has dreamed up a rich and eclectic programme, from simple guided tours to a spectacular sound and light show open to all in the Bassin du Commerce (3rd and 4th August), as well as readings of documents written by survivors of the wreck, exhibitions, concerts, and lots more…not to be missed this summer!

Programme available on www.cuc-cherbourg.fr

Cherbourg at the beach!

1st to 31st August

This summer, the town of Cherbourg-Octeville is creating something new, offering you the opportunity to borrow games and books, sit yourself on a deck chair or a sun bed, around a coffee table, under a parasol - and chill out. Amongst the books available on free loan are: comic strip books for adults and children, best sellers, crime novels, health and well-being books, romances, as well as a wide selection of fiction for children and teenagers, and books for young children… and if you don’t have time to finish your book, no problem… you can reserve it for the following day.

Plage verte, Monday to Friday, 12 to 6pm. Free.

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S P OT L I G H T O N . . .

This will be the eighth time that the town of Cherbourg-Octeville has played host to the Figaro competitors. This year, once again, the town will be at the heart of the finishing line festivities, providing its usual round of entertainment: free concerts every evening, wandering musicians performing around the town, nature walks, boat trips, a marquee with entertainment for children aged from 3 upwards… there will be something to please all tastes and all ages!

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Fanfar’août

SPOTLIGHT ON…

3rd, 4th, 11th, 12th and 18th August

Fans of brass bands and comedy, with a good sense of humour, Fanfar’août is just for you! This new event on the town of CherbourgOcteville’s seasonal programme brings you new performances from four talented street theatre / musical groups: 2rienmerci, Jo Bithume, Fanfare AOC and the Grooms. The programme includes: music of all kinds - from Mozart to modern-day rock, comedy to lift you out of doom and gloom, swing, stand-up… come along and enjoy it!

On the streets of Cherbourg-Octeville. Free. www.ville-cherbourg.fr

Guided tours of Cherbourg-Octeville 1st July to 31st August

This summer, the Tourist Office of Cherbourg-Cotentin is offering free guided tours, in French, of the main heritage sites in the town: the Château des Ravalet, the abbaye du Vœu, the historical town centre, the Italian style theatre…

For further information, contact the Tourist Office of Cherbourg-Cotentin on ( 02 33 93 52 02.

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diary Sunday 1st July Triathlon

The Cotentin Triathlon

Cherbourg-Triathlon club is responsible for organising the Cotentin Triathlon. Three events at Olympic distances will test the competing athletes. Come and cheer them on!

10am to 5.30pm, plage verte.

Concert

Jean Ade Quartet

A traditional jazz concert, organised by Jazz sur les Quais.

5pm, Marine Hôtel, allée du Président Menut.

Friday 6th July Organic Village - organic produce from local growers

Market

Market selling locally produced organic foodstuffs, organised by the local council of Val de Saire. Chat with local growers, taste regional specialities, and stock up on top quality goods.

5.30pm, place SaintClément.

Night Out

Karaoke

A karaoke evening at the QG. Feel free to take the microphone and sing!

8pm, The QG, rue de l’union. Free entry.

Saturday 7th July Event

The history of le Tourp

Celebrate local history with the Manoir du Tourp. A varied programme, including: activities and demonstrations, workshops, shows for all the family, reconstructions of a prehistoric village, a Gallic camp and a medieval courtyard.

10.30am to 7pm, Manoir du Tourp, route d’Omonville-la-Rogue. ( 02 33 01 85 89 Night Out

Singles evening

Get together with the singles of CherbourgOcteville at the QG: you might meet your soul-mate! Don’t pass up this great evening.

9.30pm, The QG, rue de l’union. Free entry.

Sunday 8th July Event

The history of le Tourp

See 07/07.

Treasure hunt

Museum moves out

In the framework of the exhibition Museum Moves Out, local association Société des Amis des Musées et des Monuments de Cherbourg et du Cotentin (SAMMCC) is organising a treasure hunt for young and old 5

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diary within the framework of the Solitaire du Figaro.

alike. Get to know more about the history of Cherbourg, as well as the masterpieces on show across the town, and you might even win one of the many prizes on offer.

11am, children’s tent in the Solitaire du Figaro festival village, plage verte. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19

1.30pm, the Grand Salon in the Town Hall, place de la République.

Free. ( 02 33 53 34 02

Nature walk

Let’s count butterflies

Accompany the town ecologist on a walk around Cherbourg’s parks, to count and record details of the butterflies you see.

Compulsory registration in the reception tent in the Solitaire du Figaro festival village.

2pm, meet at the Emmanuel-Liais Park, rue de l’abbaye. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19 Street theatre

Fresh water sailors

Tuesday 10th July Nature walk

The flora of the quays

Wander along the quays with the town ecologist, and discover the wild plants which grow and flower along the waterside (in french). Event organised within the framework of the Solitaire du Figaro.

11am, leaving from the reception tent in the Solitaire du Figaro festival village, plage verte. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19 Activity for children

flora

Coastal fauna and

Activities for children, provided by the Maison du Littoral, and based around the theme of coastal fauna and flora. Event organised

Street theatre company Jo Bithume welcomes you aboard for a trip around the world, where you will discover bizarre fish and sea monsters. Event organised within the framework of the Solitaire du Figaro.

2pm, 3pm and 4pm, pedestrian precinct. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19

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diary Boat trip

Le Vieux Copain

Wednesday 11th July Market selling arts, crafts and local products

Market

Local shops from Cherbourg-Octeville will set up a market to sell arts, crafts and local products. Event organised within the framework of the Solitaire du Figaro.

10am to 6.30pm, place de Gaulle.

Nature walk

Come aboard the old sailing ship ‘Le Vieux Copain’, for a tour of the harbour.

Compulsory registration in the reception tent in the Solitaire du Figaro festival village, plage verte.

The flora of the quays

See 10/07.

Activity for children

flora

Coastal fauna and

See 10/07.

Let’s count butterflies

2pm and 4pm. Free.

Nature walk

Morse code de-mystified

2pm, meet at the jardin public, avenue de Paris. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19

Activity for children

Uncover the secrets of Morse code, learn the codes and how to use them. Event organised within the framework of the Solitaire du Figaro.

4.30 to 5.30pm, children’s tent in the Solitaire du Figaro festival village, plage verte. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19 Concert

La Maison Tellier

Blues, fanatical folk, ballads and fervent rock: Normands of La Maison Tellier pay hommage to the ghosts of the American music scene. Event organised within the framework of the Solitaire du Figaro.

9pm, plage verte. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19

See 10/07.

Street theatre

See 10/07.

Boat trip

Fresh water sailors

Le Vieux Copain

See 10/07.

Around the coastline of la Hague Boat trip

Come aboard the Adèle, and head for la Hague to enjoy a three-hour guided tour of its coastal waters. Narrated by an experienced tour guide.

6.30pm to 9.30pm, leaving from the pont tournant. 30 €/adults; 25 €/under 12s. ( 02 33 78 19 29 or ( 02 33 93 52 02

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diary Morse code de-mystified

Activity for children

See 10/07.

and modern tones. Event organised within the framework of the Solitaire du Figaro.

10.30pm, plage verte. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19

8pm to 10pm, children’s tent in the Solitaire du Figaro festival village, plage verte. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19 Concert

The Chase

Thursday 12th July Nature walk

The flora of the quays

See 10/07.

Activity for children

flora

Coastal fauna and

See 10/07.

Nature walk

Exciting dance rhythms, guitars, innovative music – enjoy a surprising mix of pop from The Chase! Event organised within the framework of the Solitaire du Figaro.

9pm, plage verte. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19 Concert

1995

1995, a French rap group on the rise, will introduce its most recent album, La Suite, a mix of humour and harshness, old school

Let’s count butterflies

See 10/07.

2pm, meet at Montebello Park, rue Montebello. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19 Boat trip

Le Vieux Copain

See 10/07.

Activity

for

children

de-mystified

Morse

code

See 10/07.

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diary Concert

Irish music

An Irish music session will be in full swing in Le Transat bar. A number of talented musicians will ensure an evening of festive conviviality.

9pm, Bar Le Transat, rue Alfred Rossel. Free entry. ( 02 33 20 46 34 Concert

Concrete Knives

Nature walk

The flora of the quays

See 10/07.

Activity for children

flora

Coastal fauna and

See 10/07.

Nature walk

Let’s count butterflies

See 10/07.

2pm, meet at the abbaye du Vœu, rue de l’abbaye. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19 Boat trip

Le Vieux Copain

See 10/07.

Boat trip

Concrete Knives will blast out their renditions of well-remembered musical anthems from the eighties, reviving an acid mix of tropical rock pop. Event organised within the framework of the Solitaire du Figaro.

9pm, plage verte. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19

Friday 13th July Cruise liner stop-over

Astor

Come and admire this cruise ship during its stop-over. Visitors will not be permitted on board.

Timings to be confirmed, quai de France. ( 02 33 93 52 02

Go to sea in a dugout

Try going to sea in a dugout with the Nord-Cotentin sea kayak club. Compulsory registration in the reception tent in the Solitaire du Figaro festival village, plage verte.

2pm to 5pm.

Concert

Balimurphy

Influenced by Têtes Raides and Noir Désir, Balimurphy continues its exploration of electric blues and regional music.

Event organised within the framework of the Solitaire du Figaro.

9pm, plage verte. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19

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diary Boat trip

A star gazing cruise

Come aboard the Adèle for a guided tour of the galaxy, provided by the experts of Ludiver Planetarium. A great opportunity to find out more about the constellations, as well as the tides and weather, and finding your way around the constellations…

10.30pm to midnight, leaving from the pont tournant. 30 €/ adults; 20 €/under 12s. Booking essential, on ( 02 33 93 52 02 or ( 02 33 78 19 29 Event National

Celebration

club. Event organised within the framework of the Solitaire du Figaro.

2pm to 4pm, plage verte. Free.

Boat trip

Go to sea in a dugout

See 13/07.

Boat trip

Le Vieux Copain

See 10/07.

Concert

Le Gros Bal

In the count-down to 14th July, you can enjoy a concert by Medley Duo, with its mix of international music, and then watch a grand firework display from the heights of Octeville.

Concert at 9.30pm, firework display at 11.30pm, la Manécierie stadium. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19

Saturday 14th July Boat trip

L’Adèle

Come aboard for a guided tour on the Adèle, and find out more about the history of the construction of the largest artificial harbour in the world. Compulsory registration in the reception tent in the Solitaire du Figaro festival village, plage verte.

Le Gros Bal will take you on a trip through popular music, from traditional to modern waltz, the tango, current music styles and improvisation. Event organised within the framework of the Solitaire du Figaro.

Mountain bike and BMX freestyle display

Boat trip

12 to 2pm, and 3.30 to 5.30pm, leaving from the pont tournant. Free.

Cycling

A fantastic display of acrobatic mountain biking and BMX freestyle, performed by members of the Nord-Cotentin Mountain Bike

7.30 to 10.30pm, plage verte. Free.

Firework display

Come aboard the Adèle for a front-row seat at the firework display laid on for the 14th July celebrations.

10.30pm, leaving the pont tournant. 15 €/adults; 12 €/under 12s.

Booking essential on ( 02 33 93 52 02 or ( 02 33 78 19 29

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diary Event

National Celebration

Boat trip

Le Vieux Copain

See 10/07.

12 and 2pm. Free.

Boat trip

Enjoy a huge firework display which will light up the plage verte, then continue the celebrations at the grand ball with entertainment provided by the Armada Orchestra.

11.30pm: firework display, plage verte; midnight: ball, place de Gaulle. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19

Sunday 15th July Sea

fishing

Come aboard the Adèle to go sea fishing.

Equipment can be available for hire.

8am to 12, leaving from the pont tournant. ( 02 33 93 52 02 or ( 02 33 78 19 29

Around the wood-fired oven

L’Adèle

See 14/07.

2pm to 4pm. Free.

Boat trip

Go to sea in a dugout

See 13/07.

12 to 3pm. Free.

Morse code de-mystified

Activity for children

See 10/07.

3pm, children’s tent in the Solitaire du Figaro festival village, plage verte. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19

Tour of the Manche ports

Event

Sailing

In the framework of its summer programme, the Manoir du Tourp will host a day of activities based on its wood-fired oven.

Arrival of the first leg of the Tour of the Manche ports race, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue Cherbourg.

11am to 6pm, Manoir du Tourp, route d’Omonville-la-Rogue. Free entry. ( 02 33 01 85 89

race

4pm, Port Chantereyne.

For further information, visit www.tourdesports50.fr

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diary Concert

Dar-k

A 21 year-old singer from Caen, Dar-k, will introduce his second album, Maximum, influenced by a variety of musical styles: roots, ragga, hip-hop. Event organised within the framework of the Solitaire du Figaro.

8pm, plage verte. Free.

Handball France versus Russia, women’s

Come and cheer on the French women’s handball team in this match against Russia, as they prepare for the 2012 Olympic Games.

8.30pm, Chantereyne Sports Centre.

Tuesday 17th July Market

Market for local growers

The Manoir du Tourp invites you to buy your tomatoes, courgettes, apricots, and a wide variety of other fruits and vegetables from small local growers.

Thursday 19th July Festival of hydropneumatic rockets

Festival

See 18/07.

4pm to 8pm, Manoir du Tourp, route d’Omonville-la Rogue. Free entry.

Friday 20th July France versus Russia, women’s

Handball

Wednesday 18th July Festival of hydropneumatic rockets

See 18/07.

Festival

Construction and launch of water rockets. A must-see family event.

Night out

Karaoke

See 06/07.

2pm to 6pm, Ludiver planetarium (Tonneville). ( 02 33 78 13 80 12

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diary Open-air cinema under the stars (Cin’étoiles) Cinema/Concert

from fearless pirates and calls Alex Rover for help, ignoring that he is a made up character…

Plage verte. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19

Saturday 21st July Cinema/Concert Open-air cinema under the stars (Cin’étoiles)

Organised by the town council of CherbourgOcteville, in partnership with voluntary organisation Cherbourg-Animations, and the Odéon Cinema, Cin’étoiles is an open-air concert followed by a film projected on a huge inflatable screen. The theme this year is Conquest and Freedom. Take advantage of the shuttle bus service provided by Zephir to make your way home: departures from in front of the town hall.

9pm: Patchamama, a resolutely cosmopolitan group who cruise through the festival atmosphere with their renditions of ska, reggae, rap, electro and folk.

11pm: Nim’s island (1h40), animated movie

by Jennifer Flackett. Nim, 8 years old, lives with her father on a wild island. When he is trapped at sea, she must defend her island

Organised by the town council of CherbourgOcteville, in partnership with voluntary organisation Cherbourg-Animations, and the Odéon Cinema, Cin’étoiles is an open-air concert followed by a film projected on to a huge inflatable screen. The theme this year is Conquest and Freedom. Take advantage of the shuttle bus service provided by Zephir to make your way home: departures from in front of the town hall.

9pm: Belone, rock-pop group 11pm: Avatar (2h40), James Cameron adventure. In 2154, the Pandora moon is the setting for a confrontation between humans, who have come to extract an ore which could solve the energy crisis on Planet Earth, and the native population, the Na’vis.

Plage verte. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19 Night out

Disco 80s / 90s

Come and boogie to the sounds of the 1980s and 1990s.

9.30pm, The QG, Rue de l’union. Free entry.

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diary Sunday 22nd July Cruise liner stop-over

Nautica

Come and admire this cruise ship during its one day stop-over. Visitors will not be permitted on board.

From 8am to 6pm, quai de France.

Open-air cinema under the stars (Cin’étoiles)

Cinema/Concert

Organised by the town council of CherbourgOcteville, in partnership with voluntary organisation Cherbourg-Animations, and the Odéon Cinema, Cin’étoiles is an open-air concert followed by a film projected on to a huge inflatable screen. The theme this year is Conquest and Freedom.

9pm: The Goggs, a group made up of five music students, who will play rock and brass.

11pm: Invictus (2h40), a Clint Eastwood film. In 1994, newly elected president Nelson Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of Apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa’s rugby team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match…

Wednesday 25th July Art

Creative performance

See masterpieces created before your very eyes, by the artist VanLuc, mastermind of the cows currently being exhibited at the Manoir du Tourp.

2pm to 6pm, Manoir du Tourp, route d’Omonville-la-Rogue. Free entry. ( 02 33 01 85 89

Friday 27th July Market

Flea market

A huge flea market in the centre of Cherbourg-Octeville, organised by the Union of Cherbourg Businesses. Great bargains to be had!

10am to 7pm, Cherbourg-Octeville town centre.

Concerts

16th Scène ouverte

Plage verte. Free. ( 02 33 87 89 19

A showcase for young talent from across the region, with five hours of free concerts, from 14

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diary rock to reggae, folk, rhythm and blues ….

Organised by MJC. Free shuttle bus service after the concerts, provided by Zephir Bus. 8pm to 1am, plage verte. Free. Food and drinks available. ( 02 33 53 31 72

Night out

Karaoke

See 06/07.

Sound and light

Titanic Nights

Saturday 28th July Market

Flea market

See 27/07.

Night out

Beach night

A beach party at the QG with a holiday atmosphere – the laid back music, themed gifts and beach decor will make you believe that you have escaped and are enjoying yourself under a tropical sun.

9.30pm, The QG, rue de l’union. Free entry.

Friday 3rd August Concert

Fanfar’août

As part of the Fanfar’août programme, original brass bands and the performing arts await you on the streets of CherbourgOcteville. The 2rienmerci Company, a quartet as quiet as they are unpredictable, with a repertoire from rock music to Mozart, and everything in between, will perform their creation Dynamic Mozart Tuyau.

4pm, place de Gaulle and 6pm, place centrale. Free.

Funded by the local council, and entrusted to one of Europe’s best specialist companies, Pandora, a magnificent sound and light show, using both visual and auditory effects, including pyrotechnics, water screens and fountains. It will not only tell the story of the Titanic and its stop-over in Cherbourg, but it will also evoke other memories of that era.

11pm, bassin du commerce. Free.

Saturday 4th August Concert

Fanfar’août

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diary introduce The Anti-Depression Brigade, who are intent on waging a merciless war against depression and gloominess, armed with humour and tenderness.

Sound and light

See 03/08.

4pm and 5pm, place centrale. Free.

Concert

Fanfar’août

Titanic Nights

Friday 10th August Event

Starry night

A varied programme for all the family: free entertainment and activities, including access to the planetarium, talks and discussions, family games, and star-gazing once night has fallen. A theatre piece, entitled The Beginning of the End of the World, will be performed by the A Fleur des Notes Company, linking with the current exhibition which explores numerous predictions regarding the end of the world.

8pm, Ludiver planetarium (Tonneville). ( 02 33 78 13 80

As part of the Fanfar’août programme, original brass bands and the performing arts await you on the streets of CherbourgOcteville. The Jo Bithume Company will introduce The Reeling Quartet, a ready-foranything quartet, equipped with a trolley containing chairs, music stands and instruments, as well as their repertoire of mainly classical music.

6pm and 7pm, place de Gaulle. Free.

Night out

Sexy snake jungle night

A jungle atmosphere at the QG, with a DJ and a live snake!

9.30pm, The QG, rue de l’union. Free entry.

Saturday 11th August Concert

Fanfar’août

As part of the Fanfar’août programme, original brass bands and the performing arts await you on the streets of CherbourgOcteville. Today it is the turn of Fanfare AOC, who will bring their show In a Bad Way to the streets. These 9 musicians play in a style which is the result of a variety of influences, but you can be sure they will be thoroughly entertaining and full of fun.

4pm, place de Gaulle, and 6pm, place centrale. Free.

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diary Night out

All white on the night

The poshest night of the year at the QG: the dress code is white only, as will be the décor.

Plenty of prizes to be won.

Saturday 18th August Concert

Fanfar’août

9.30pm, The QG, rue de l’union. Free entry.

Sunday 12th August Market

Car boot sale

Organised by voluntary association Manche Festivités, this event is expected to draw around 150 sellers. Registration will be possible on the day. Food and drinks available.

7am to 6pm, place Jacques Demy. ( 02 33 43 61 03 Boat trip

Sea fishing

See 15/07.

Concert

Fanfar’août

See 11/08.

11am, Octeville market, avenue de Normandie. Free.

Tuesday 14th August Market

Market for local growers

See 17/07.

Friday 17th August Night out

Karaoke

See 06/07.

As part of the Fanfar’août programme, original brass bands and the performing arts await you on the streets of CherbourgOcteville. The multi-talented Grooms and its Fanfare will entertain you with music from popular waltz to jazz, from salsa to gipsy music, and at the same time will perform impromptu playlets, alternating song, dance and theatre.

4pm, place de Gaulle, and 6pm, place centrale. Free.

Night out

Full of eastern promise

Oriental themed evening at the QG, with plenty of prizes to be won.

9.30pm, The QG, rue de l’union. Free entry.

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diary Sunday 19th August Art

Creative performance

See 25/07.

Wednesday 22nd August Animals

The farm

The farm is coming to town. Come and try your hand at milking, see the various bovine breeds, sheep and chickens, or you might fancy taking a free pony ride.

9am to 6pm, plaine de jeux, boulevard de l’Atlantique. Free.

Friday 24th August Dinner-cabaret

birthday

Big Walter’s big

Saturday 25th August Concerts

The Joseph Hel trio

This trio, composed of a violon, a violoncello and an alto, will interpret pieces of the classical repertoire: at 3pm, Beethoven; at 4pm, Mozart; and at 5pm, Dohnanyi.

Château des Ravalet. Free entry. ( 02 33 87 89 13 Concerts

Big Walter’s big birthday

Still celebrating its 10th birthday, Big Walter is inviting all artists who have ever played with them to get together for 10 hours of concerts.

Taking place in the salle des fêtes, there will be an opportunity for the public to meet and talk with the musicians.

3pm to 1am, salle des fêtes, place centrale. Free. ( 02 63 09 87 70 Night out

Disco

The very best of disco music – come to the QG to shake your hips to the music of the moment.

9.30pm, The QG, rue de l’union. Free entry.

Sunday 26th August Event Around the wood-fired oven

Local association Big Walter is 10 years old. To celebrate, it is organising a cabaret evening, full of surprises: cold buffet, music, entertainment, magic…

7pm, salle des fêtes, place centrale. ( 06 63 09 87 70 18

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See 15/07.

Concerts

The Joseph Hel trio

This trio, composed of a violon, a violoncello and an alto, will interpret pieces of the classical repertoire: at 3pm, Schubert; at 4pm, Mozart; and at 5pm, Beethoven.

Château des Ravalet. Free entry. 02 33 87 89 13

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diary Sunday 2nd September Concert

Olivier Franc All Stars

Traditional jazz concert, organised by Jazz sur les Quais.

5pm, Marine Hôtel, allée du Président Menut.

Thursday 6th September Cruise liner stop-over

Opéra

Come and admire this cruise ship during its afternoon stop-over. Visitors will not be permitted on board.

1pm to 6pm, quai de France.

Cruise liner stop-over

Romantica

Deutschland

Come and admire this cruise ship during its morning stop-over. Visitors will not be permitted on board.

7am to 2pm, quai de France.

The Cherbourg three-day event Cycle racing

A cycle race covering several hundred kilometres in the Val de Saire, aimed at national and elite level cyclists. First leg: under starter’s orders in front of the Town Hall, Cherbourg-Octeville, to arrive in La Glacerie.

Leaves from place Napoléon 2pm (to be confirmed) - arrival : La Glacerie. ( 02 14 47 21 53

Costa Neo

Come and admire this cruise ship during its morning stop-over. Visitors will not be permitted on board.

8am to 3pm, quai de France.

Market

Car boot sale

Annual car boot sale, organised by AmontQuentin/Provinces council. Grab a bargain!

8am to 6pm, avenue de Normandie. ( 02 50 70 85 57 Market

Friday 7th September Cruise liner stop-over

Saturday 8th September

Car boot sale

Annual car boot sale organised by local association Mieux Vivre au Roule. Free children’s bouncy castle. Food and drinks available.

8am to 6pm, avenue de Paris. ( 02 33 44 02 60 or ( 06 11 61 45 03 Get together

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Forum des associa-

An opportunity to discover local associations and their activities and to sign up for 2012-13: youth clubs, sports clubs, international and cultural clubs…

10am to 5pm, Chantereyne Sports Complex.

Cycle racing The Cherbourg three-day event

2nd leg: leaving from and arriving at rue Salengro, incorporating a circuit to BarnevilleCarteret.

Departure and arrival, rue Roger Salengro. ( 06 14 47 21 53

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Neighbourhood party

Entertainment and traditional games will be part of this big party organised by the neighbourhood committee in the western quarter of Les Vallons. Food and drinks available.

2.30pm to 6pm, les Fourches stadium. ( 02 33 94 58 59 Get together

Grand ball

At the end of the day, the neighbourhood committee has organised a grand ball to continue in the party spirit.

7.30pm, les Fourches stadium. ( 02 33 94 58 59

Sunday 9th September The Cherbourg three-day event Cycle racing

Wednesday 12thSeptember Cruise liner stop-over

8am to 3pm, quai de France.

Thursday 13th September Concert

Irish music

See 12/07.

9pm, Bar Le Transat, rue Alfred Rossel. Free entry. ( 02 33 20 46 34

Saturday 15th September Guided tours

3rd leg: in the morning, Tourlaville, against the clock.

Departure and arrival, Tourlaville Town Hall.

4th leg: in the afternoon, departure from Equeurdreville-Hainneville and arrival at place Napoléon after a circuit in la Hague.

Departure from complexe Jean Jaurès (Equeurdreville-Hainneville)

Grand Voyager

Come and admire this cruise ship during its morning stop-over. Visitors will not be permitted on board.

National Heritage Days

Discover (or rediscover…) the heritage of Cherbourg-Octeville: take a tour around its most symbolic monuments accompanied by an experienced tour guide. Examine the 7.2 metre long skeleton of a female North Atlantic bottle nose whale in the EmmanuelLiais museum: it is not usually on display. You can also visit an ancient deep-sea trawler, the Jacques-Louise, in the bassin du commerce: it is classified as a national monument and can be visited between 3pm and 6pm.

Further information available from the Tourist Office. ( 02 33 93 52 02

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National Heritage Days

See 15/09.

Wednesday 19th September Swimming

Aqua DJ

Have a go at aqua-robics, a great work out for your heart and muscles, to the accompaniment of music with a strong beat mixed live by a DJ. The first session will be to a disco beat, the second techno house. Each session will last 45 minutes. Places are limited.

7pm and 8pm, Le Maupas swimming pool. Free.

Literary café

Friday 21st September Hiking

The Retina hikes

7.30pm, Lande St-Gabriel (Tourlaville). ( 06 16 61 51 99

Saturday 22nd September Hiking

Up hill and down dale

A walk across the valleys of Octeville, organised by the Tourist Office.

2pm, departure from place René Cassin. Free. ( 02 33 93 52 02

Sunday 23rd September Hiking / Cycling The Retina hikes and cycle rides

Get together with other book fans to discuss what you have been reading over the summer, and what you plan to read later in the year.

Circuits on foot, and by bike or mountain bike, as well as a running race organised by the Retina Association to raise funds for ophthalmic research. Food and drinks available

Thursday 20th September

Thursday 27th September

Get together

8pm, Le Petit Parapluie, rue Louis XVI. Free entry.

Cruise liner stop-over

Empress

Come and admire this cruise ship during its one day stop-over. Visitors will not be permitted on board.

8am to 9pm, quai de France.

8.45am, Lande St-Gabriel (Tourlaville). ( 06 16 61 51 99

Cruise liner stop-over National Geographic Explorer

Come and admire this cruise ship during its evening stop-over. Visitors will not be permitted on board.

5pm to 8pm, quai de France.

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Boat trips

MISCELLANEOUS

Daily boat trips, with running commentary, on board the Adèle will reveal the secrets of the largest man-made harbour in the world, as well as its sea walls and fortifications.

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Embark at the pont tournant or the Cité de la Mer. Tariffs: 13 €/adults; 8,80 €/children (aged 4 to 11); free for under 4s. Reservations on 02 33 78 19 29 or 02 33 93 52 02 or 06 61 14 03 32

Horse and carriage rides

During the cruise liner stop-overs, climb aboard one of the horse and carriages put at the disposal of tourists, and discover Cherbourg-Octeville as you’ve never seen it before.

Departures opposite the Tourist Office, quai Alexandre III. Tickets on sale at the Tourist Office or directly from the carriage operator.

Jacques-Louise: ancient deep-sea trawler

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fish hold, there is an exhibition of driftwood / beachcomber art by Jack-Adrien Martin of Art Gravage en Cotentin, as well as an exhibition detailing the hull repairs which were carried out in September 2011 (wood, materials, tools used, etc).

Monday to Friday in July and August, 2.30pm to 5.30pm, and Saturday mornings by prior arrangement for groups of 10 or more.

‘Free’ entry by donation towards the upkeep of the vessel.

Water sports

Cotentin Nautisme, the central information point for water sports, is offering a number of different activities this summer: rowing, kayaking, catamaran sailing, dinghy sailing, water-skiing, sand sailing, gliding, flying micro-light aircraft, diving, kite surfing, wave-skiing…

Cotentin Nautisme, rue du Diablotin, quartier Port Chantereyne.

Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 12.30 and 1.30pm to 5pm. ( 02 33 78 19 29 or visit www.cotentin-nautisme.fr

Sailing centre, Cherbourg

Boat hire: catamaran, caravelle, 420, laser, class 8…

Base nautique, plage verte.

Open Monday to Saturday 8.30am to midday and 1.30pm to 6pm. ( 02 33 94 99 00 / ecole.devoile.decherbourg@wanadoo.fr

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Tourist road train

From 16th July until 31st August, swimming courses of one week are available for children over 6. These courses will take place from Tuesday to Friday, at 3pm, 4pm and 5pm.

2nd July until 2nd September. Further information, routes and timetables available by telephone, on 0 810 810 050, or visit www. zephirbus.com

Climb aboard the tourist road train for a guided tour, in English and French, of CherbourgOcteville town centre. From the Cité de la Mer to Emmanuel Liais Park, via the Italian Theatre, the statue of Napoleon, the plage verte, SainteTrinité basilica… discover more about the most important sites in the town.

1st July until 10th September, departures at 11.30am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm and 6pm from the Cité de la Mer. Stops 15 minutes later at place de Gaulle.

For further information: ( 02 33 53 18 42

La Butte

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12-5.30pm Friday : 2pm-5.30pm Saturday : 10am-11.45am and 2pm-5.30pm From 9th July until 31st August, swimming courses of one week are available for children over 6. These courses will take place from Monday to Friday, at 2pm and 3pm.

For further information: ( 02 33 53 07 28

MISCELLANEOUS

This summer, Zéphir Bus will extend the route of the number 5 bus to take you to the beach at Collignon (Tourlaville).

Closed for maintenance from 2nd to 15th July, and closed 15th August.

Monday : closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 12-7pm Friday and Saturday: 2pm-6pm Sunday : 9am-1pm

Beach bus service

SWIMMING POOLS Chantereyne

Recently renovated, the Chantereyne pool complex offers a light and airy space with 2 swimming pools, a paddling pool, a solarium and a spa including a steam room, 2 saunas and a jacuzzi.

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Museum moves oUT Until 30th September See page 2.

Henri Cartier-Bresson, Paul Strand, MexiCo 1932-1934 Until 2nd September See page 2.

Summer season at the chateau des Ravalet

EXHIBITIONS

Until 30th September Second season for this series of five exhibitions - paintings, sculptures, engravings, drawings and photographs. On show this year: work by the artists of local association Pep Art (19th June until 8th July, every day 2pm to 6pm), Yannick Surcouf engravings (10th until 29th July, every day except Mondays, 2pm to 7pm), work by the artists of Boudiou Designs (31st July until 19th August, every day except Mondays, 2pm to 7pm), paintings by Sylvie Guillerm and Arlette Liviau (21st August until 9th September, every day except Mondays, 2pm to 7pm until 2nd September, then every day 3pm to 6pm) and photograms by Alfred Lecornier and sculptures by Albert Deville (11th until 30th September, every day except Mondays, 10am to 12.00 and 2pm to 6pm). The artists will be present during their exhibitions, and will be available to discuss their work with visitors.

Château des Ravalet (Tourlaville). Free entry. ( 02 33 87 89 13

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EXHIBITIONS

Silenced past: German prisoners of war in the Cotentin, 1944-1948 Until 25th November An exhibition dedicated to the presence and role of German prisoners of war in the Cotentin after the end of the Second World War. Around fifty objects are on display, which were uncovered in a recent archaeological dig of the camp at La Motterie in La Glacerie.

Musée de la Libération, montée du Roule. Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 12.00 and 2pm to 6pm, Sunday 2pm to 6pm. ( 02 33 20 14 12

Fer en fleur Until 16th September An exhibition of the iron scupltures of Daniel Masquelier covering the first floor of the château des Ravalet. Guided tours of the exhibition, by the artist himself, are available on Saturdays and Sundays in July and September at 3pm.

Château des Ravalet (Tourlaville). 1st July until 2nd September, every day except Mondays, 2pm to 7pm, then 8th/9th and 15th/16th September 2pm to 6pm. Free entry. ( 02 33 87 89 13

Non-lieux From 1st July until 2nd September Installations by Matthieu Layeillon. Guided tour of the exhibition by the artist himself, Sundays 1st and 29th July, 12th and 26th August at 3pm.

L’abbaye du Vœu, refectory, rue de l’abbaye. Every day except Monday, 2pm to 7pm. Free entry.

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The end of the world Until 16th December This summer, Ludiver Planetarium is interested in the numerous predictions of how and when the world will end, from the Mayan calendar which would lead us to believe that it will end on 21st December 2012, to the Sumerian theory of a collision between planet Earth and the planet Nibiru, not forgetting the planetary alignment which is forecast to create a catastrophic effect on the Earth through a collision between asteroids and the comets of the Oort Cloud…

Ludiver Planetarium (Tonneville). ( 02 33 78 13 80

Feet in the grass Until 30th September This summer, in its courtyard and temporary exhibition space, the Manoir du Tourp is showing Portraits of the Countryside, a series of black and white and colour photographs by Christian Malon, which urge us to think about our attachment to the earth, food, what we pass on to future generations, and even sustainable development. Don’t forget to have a look at the herd of cows in the courtyard: an exhibition of larger than life animals created out of metal sheets, painted and arranged by Norman artist/designer VanLuc, entitled Vache de© point de vue.

Manoir du Tourp, route d’Omonville-la-Rogue. Exhibitions open every day 10.30am to 7pm. Free entry. ( 02 33 01 85 89

EXHIBITIONS

L'abbaye du Voeu From 1st July until 2nd September An exhibition dedicated to the findings of an archaeological dig carried out in 1994.

L’abbaye du Vœu, lodging house, rue de l’abbaye. Saturdays and Sundays, 2pm to 7pm. Free entry. ( 02 33 87 89 13

Passenger From 5th to 26th July In the framework of the events organised to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the Titanic’s stop-over in Cherbourg, the neighbouring town of Equeurdreville-Hainneville has brought twenty local artists together to create a collective exhibition. Nine collaborations have been born, using painting, photography, installations and texts to illustrate the themes of shipwreck, emigration and the transatlantic sea port of Cherbourg.

Salle des fêtes, place centrale. Tuesday to Sunday, 2pm to 6pm. Free entry.

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Musee de la Liberation Musée de la Libération, fort du Roule. Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 12.00 and 2pm to 6pm, Sunday 2pm to 6pm. Free on Sundays and for under -26s. Guided tours by appointment. ( 02 33 20 14 12 or ( 02 33 23 39 30

Museum Emmanuel-Liais At the heart of the Emmanuel-Liais Park, the Liais Musuem is a real Pandora’s box, where you can see amazing natural history collections, as well as archeological and ethnic treasures from five continents.

Muséum Emmanuel-Liais, rue de l’abbaye. Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 12.00 and 2pm to 6pm, Sunday 2pm to 6pm. Free entry. ( 02 33 53 51 61

La Cite de la Mer Dedicated to man’s adventures in the depths of the ocean, the Cité de la Mer can lead you to the heart of the abyss and take you on board a nuclear submarine, the Redoutable, which is the largest submarine in the world open to the public. An opportunity to discover the life of the oceans, thanks to the abyssal aquarium, which is the deepest in Europe, the ‘Walk under the Sea’ adventure, where you can be the hero of the deep, and the shallow pools where young and old alike can touch stingrays and other fish from local waters. Visit the new Titanic exhibit, dedicated to the story of emigration and one of the most popular wrecks of all times. This summer, a number of inflatable structures have also been installed outside to provide even more fun. Diverse activities are on offer in the Media library, including a workshop entitled ‘Build your own Submarine’ and a quiz based on the exhibition of diving machines and underwater equipment.

La Cité de la Mer, gare transatlantique. 1st July until 31st August, 9.30am to 7pm. From 1st September, 10am to 6pm. Free for under-5s accompanied by an adult. Tariffs: 18 €/adults; 13 €/5-17 year-olds. ( 02 33 20 26 69 or visit www.citedelamer.com

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PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS

There is a wonderful panoramic view of Cherbourg and its harbour from this fort, situated at the top of the montagne du Roule. The museum has brought together numerous objects from the Second World War, including photographs, sound tracks, and much more.

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