La Fiere Bridge Guest House — Hotel in Cherbourg

This is a fantastic place to stay first and foremost, steeped in WWII history, if that is your thing, that you can really absorb yourself into with the many stories and artefacts in the building.

There are beautiful views over the fields and marshes and it's in a nice quiet location for a peaceful nights sleep.

Then there is Neal and Denise. They couldn't have done anymore to make me feel at home and comfortable, especially as a solo traveller out biking on my own all day. They are very friendly, thoughtful and excellent hosts of the guest house. I have already told them I will be back another day, all being well.

Thank you again Neal and Denise!

Matt...

The stay was perfect thanks to the kindness and hospitality of the hosts, who were at your complete disposal without being intrusive throughout your stay. The structure is well furnished and welcoming as are the very large and comfortable bedrooms. At guests' disposal Nespresso coffee machine and everything needed for tea in the corridor where the rooms are located. To mention the fantastic breakfast with a wide choice of croissants, jams, bread, yoghurt, fruits and cold cuts. The guest house is also located surrounded by greenery in a strategic position to visit the historic sites of D-Day and 3 km from Sainte-Mère Eglise. We will...

La Fiere, a small hamlet near Sainte-Mère-Eglise is actually located more to the northeast of the bridge. However, next to the bridge is a fairly large farm complex named "La Fière Manoir", explaining the name of the bridge. The area between the manor and Cauquigny is fairly flat and because of the flooding the area was turned into a natural obstacle in case of an invasion/airborne landing in 1944. The small Merderet river turned into a swamp like area several hundred yards wide. Because of the enemy’s flooding of the area the bridges at the places La Fière an Chef-du-Pont turned into important...