Arrondissement of Cherbourg

The arrondissement of Cherbourg encompasses 144 communes across 1,643 square kilometers on the northern section of the Cotentin Peninsula, bordering the English Channel.

Established in 1811, this administrative territory gained strategic importance during the Napoleonic Wars and served as a crucial naval base through both World Wars.

The district maintains multiple educational institutions, museums, and maritime facilities, including the Cité de la Mer which presents regional naval traditions.

The territory connects to Paris via regular rail service and operates ferry terminals linking France to England through the ports of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

In 2017, the arrondissement expanded its boundaries by incorporating two additional communes from the neighboring district of Coutances, modifying regional administration patterns.

Location: Manche

Capital city: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Shares border with: arrondissement of Coutances, arrondissement of Saint-Lô

Address: Cherbourg, 50100 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France 50100 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

GPS coordinates: 49.63750,-1.62889

Latest update: June 16, 2025 14:17