We woke up losing an hours sleep because we are back in France. We’ve been to Cherbourg in the past and went to the Normandy beaches and the museums related to WWII. So today we decided to just walk around the town of Cherbourg.
At the port terminal we bought shuttle passes for 4 Euros that was for roundtrip to Town.
At the first stop we got off, hunting for a pastry shop. The first place was crowded but we found a lovely place, Patisserie Yvard, shortly after wards. I had a chocolate pastry and Bruce had a Napoleon.
Mine was fabulous – rich chocolate with a crunchy base and a cream filling. Bruce’s was a flaky crust filled with layers of custard.
As you can see there was so much to choose from.
We walked the streets and took in the charm of this French town.
Since it was Sunday, most everything was closed. But it was nice to be out and about although a bit nippy!
The only shops open today were pastry shops. I could have eaten a dozen but Bruce was satisfied with one so I’m going to be good and not indulge.
We didn’t walk all that much. Perhaps two miles.
The buildings were quite old, apparently surviving the bombings during WWII.
Also it was interesting that the Titanic sailed out of Southampton with its first stop in Cherbourg. We walked through the area that is where they have the school of music.
And I always have to take pictures of unique door knockers.
We arrived back on the ship in time for late lunch. I had roasted vegetables. Bruce had pea soup and shepherds pie.
We are meeting some new found friends for coffee and then catching a show. No more internet for three days.
Goodbye to Cherbourg!
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