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Martinvast

Cherbourg Roadstead – Querqueville Fort loop from Martinvast

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France
Manche
Cherbourg
Martinvast

Cherbourg Roadstead – Querqueville Fort loop from Martinvast

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Cherbourg Roadstead – Querqueville Fort loop from Martinvast

01:15

28.9km

130m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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5.33 km

Notre-Dame du Roule Church

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While the Sainte-Trinité church was the only church in Cherbourg, and faced with the development of the working-class district of Roule, Father Cabart, chaplain of the civil hospital of Cherbourg, launched a subscription in December 1825 to build a chapel on the right bank of the Divette. The sub-prefect and five priests contributed their contribution. In February 1827, a plot of land was donated along Avenue Carnot (now Avenue de Paris), and during the visit of the Duchess of Angoulême to Cherbourg, she gave a thousand francs in response to the petition for the construction of the building by the poet-barber of Roule, Michel Legoupil, who would become treasurer of the factory.

After the death of Father Cabart, his sister ordered his successor, Father Régnet, in 1831 to implement the chapel and school project. Charles-Louis-Napoléon Robert (1804-1885), a naval engineer, acted as architect and project manager, and delivered a sanctuary inspired by the Gothic style, 25 meters long and 8.5 meters wide, which was blessed on September 8, 1832, by Abbé Briquet, priest of Cherbourg in the presence of the mayor of Cherbourg.

In 1836, under the aegis of Abbé Godefroy, chaplain of La Bucaille and church architect, two chapels were added to form a transept, and this annex of the Trinity was erected as a branch by royal decree of December 12.

On September 23, 1839, Mgr Robiou, bishop of Coutances, informed the municipal council of Cherbourg that he was appointing a vicar to the church.

The floor area of the latter was increased to 407 m2 by extending the nave by 11 metres in 1842, with a new portal above which a bell tower was built according to the plans of Abbot Godefroy.

The City, which had always refused to finance the building, favouring the construction of the Saint-Clément church, became the owner of the place of worship in 1870 (or 1873, depending on the documents), after the individuals who had built the church had donated it to it (on condition that the City ensure its maintenance; the deed was apparently passed before Me Gosse in 1874). It had to add buttresses to the eastern wall in 1911.

The "Battle of Cherbourg" during the Second World War left only the walls of the church. It was rebuilt until 1952 by Levavasseur and Lebreton who widened the entrance to the two chapels and the door of the Saint-Joseph chapel, enlarged the gallery, and removed the pulpit. Bishop Guyot blessed the church on February 24, 1952.

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Voie du Homet

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La Voie du Homet is a street located in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, in the Manche department, in Normandy. It takes its name from the Homet district, which is a historic and maritime part of Cherbourg.

Points of Interest:
Proximity to the Military Port:


La Voie du Homet is located near the arsenal and the military port of Cherbourg, a key place in the maritime and military history of France. This sector was crucial for coastal defense and the development of the French fleet.

Maritime Ambiance:

La Voie du Homet, with its buildings and environment, is steeped in the maritime history of Cherbourg. Walkers can feel the influence of the sea and the importance of the port in the daily life of the city.

Why visit La Voie du Homet?
Historical Immersion: The street is anchored in the history of Cherbourg and offers a direct link to the military and maritime past of the city.
Proximity to the Sea: The Voie du Homet leads to the beach of the same name, offering a beautiful getaway for those who want to enjoy the sea while remaining close to the city.
Local Charm: With its houses and gardens, the Voie du Homet is representative of the quiet and historic charm of Cherbourg, offering an authentic and relaxing atmosphere.
In summary, the Voie du Homet is a picturesque and historic passage in Cherbourg, ideal for those interested in local history and wish to discover a lesser known but equally charming part of the city.

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7.93 km

Cherbourg

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A city very well-equipped for bicycles. A pleasure to cross.

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Cherbourg Roadstead

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The face of Cherbourg is determined by the pier, which was designed in outline by captain-at-sea La Bretonnière. Construction began in 1783. The mariner sank gigantic wooden cones full of stones near the île Pelée and the Pointe de Querqueville. But the sea broke down everything that had been built up by human hands. Nevertheless, a kind of artificial island formed around the cones, the curvature of which was determined by the sea. Based on this curvature, a pier could be built that withstood the elements. Work was halted during the Revolution, but was completed in 1853. Napoleon I ordered the construction of the naval port which was inaugurated by Napoleon III in 1858. In April 1869, the first transatlantic passenger ship moored in Cherbourg.

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Querqueville Fort

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Imposing 18th and 19th century fort built on the rocky point of Querqueville.

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Abbatial du vœu

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The Abbey of Notre-Dame du Vœu (Sancta Maria de Voto in medieval Latin), is a Catholic religious building in La Manche, located in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, rue de l'Abbaye.
Founded in 1145 by Mathilde l'Emperesse, it was regularly looted and set on fire before being abandoned and requisitioned during the construction of the military port of Cherbourg, and left in ruins. It has been restored for about fifty years.
The domain of the abbey is classified as Historical Monuments by decree of September 9, 2002 replacing that of August 20, 1913.
wikimanche.fr/Abbaye_Notre-Dame-du-V%C5%93u_(Cherbourg)

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28.9 km

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14.3 km

7.72 km

3.58 km

1.98 km

1.22 km

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Surfaces

27.1 km

1.17 km

412 m

174 m

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