Peter wrote:
We need a thread on taking babies flying
We do – hold that thought… 
Just an update about Cherbourg we just visited by car. The Mercure is really good, and well located near the center and the Cité de la Mer.
We visited the umbralla workshop. One of their superb umbrellas will cost you about a flight hour 
The city centre itself is nothing particular for french standards. The Basilica is very nice inside though.
The museum is great, they say it takes 5 hours to see everything and I agree. Its restaurant is really good value for money, do not hesitate to use it (unlike many museum cafes).
Until Sep 20, a free shuttle works between the center and the Cite de la Mer, every 15 mins. Very convenient, especially when it rains (which happens sometimes in Cherbourg ).
Jujupilote wrote:
The Mercure is really good
+1 for that
