Painters, poets, musicians, filmmakers, designers, graffiti artists… Many artists are inspired by the Cotentin. Some, very famous, are certainly not unknown to you. Others, driven by an artistic spirit that is always in effervescence, represent a new perspective.
Here are five steps to take the plunge into the cultural deep end alongside them!
shine the Cotentin
#2 – Have authentic encounters with
participatory art
Curiosity is the key to authentic encounters. Deviating from the usual routes allows you to discover the true soul of a place, share unique moments with its inhabitants and immerse yourself in the local culture.
What if you let yourself be surprised by these experiences?

1
Spend a friendly evening
“Drink & Draw”
Once a month, professional, semi-professional and amateur illustrators from Cherbourg meet at aperitif time in a bistro in the city centre to draw/discuss/challenge each other with “Tac au Tac” and other exquisite corpses.
The atmosphere is always friendly, the number of participants fluctuates (from 4 to more than 20…).
Don't hesitate to come, you will always be welcome!

2
Bite into the city with
the Urban Sketchers of Cherbourg
Every Saturday morning, come and join the Cherbourg Urban Sketchers.
Once the meeting place has been specified, everyone takes pictures of what interests them: passers-by, monuments, buildings, gardens, etc.
Come and try another way of discovering the city
In the company of locals, a simple pencil and a sketchbook will suffice.

3
Meet the artists who exhibit
at the Buoy
Established since 2021 in the walls of the former Cherbourg en Cotentin baths, this gallery exhibits contemporary artists from the Cotentin all year round.
Come and discover this unusual Cherbourg location, where curiosity and surprise come together.

4
Experience a concert of
underground music at Narval
Are you a fan of Post-Punk? Dark Wave? Electronic Krautpunk? Heavy Psyche?
or simply curious about what is being produced that is most innovative in the current regions of
rock? This café-concert, set up on the quays, awaits you!
Its sharp programming, but always interesting for those looking for experiences
atypical sounds regularly invites groups from all backgrounds (United Kingdom, USA,
Holland, Spain…)
Small place but big sound guaranteed.

5
Enjoy the spontaneity of improvisation
with the company “la Lichette”
La Lichette, a theater improvisation troupe from Cherbourg, offers shows that are as funny as they are unexpected! With boundless energy and limitless creativity. Let yourself be carried away in a whirlwind of improvisation.
#3 – Participate in
Cultural highlights
Whether it's music, graphic art or even gastronomy, many cultural events return from one year to the next and punctuate life on the peninsula.
The opportunity to spend a festive moment in the heart of local life!



Campagn'Art


#4 – Attend a
Theatrical performance
#5 – Keep an eye out
Local talents
Looking at the blockhouses delivered to the sea, it is not uncommon to find yourself facing a real work of art! These remains of the Atlantic Wall prove to be wonderful supports for talented street artists. Enough to inspire professional or amateur photographers.
Others put their imagination on paper, through sublime comic strips.
Don't hesitate to take a look at their works!
Street art

COTENTIN IN YOUR EARS
Wherever you are, take a trip to the Cotentin at any time, thanks to our podcast channel !
History (and it is rich!), local life, interviews, legends… There is always something to tell about the Normandy peninsula.