description Cité de la Mer Overview
Cité de la Mer is a maritime museum and aquarium in Cherbourg, France, opened in 2002 in the former transatlantic liner terminal building. Its main attractions include the former French Navy ballistic missile submarine Le Redoutable, the largest submarine open to the public, and the deepest aquarium in Europe. The museum focuses on underwater exploration and human adventure beneath the sea.
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Can visitors go inside Le Redoutable at Cité de la Mer?
Yes. The museum offers a route through Le Redoutable, France's first nuclear ballistic-missile submarine, which was launched in 1971 and later decommissioned and made safe for public display.
Is Cité de la Mer mainly an aquarium or a maritime museum?
It is both, with aquariums and deep-sea exhibits alongside submarine and ocean-liner history. The museum occupies Cherbourg's former transatlantic liner terminal and opened in 2002.
What connection does Cité de la Mer have to Titanic?
Titanic stopped at Cherbourg on its maiden voyage in April 1912. The museum's Titanic exhibition uses the historic terminal setting to explore the ship, its passengers, and Cherbourg's role in transatlantic travel.
How large is the submarine Le Redoutable?
Le Redoutable is approximately 128 meters long. Its scale and indoor presentation make it one of Cité de la Mer's central attractions rather than a small submarine exhibit.
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