Submarines that have changed the course of History
A unique collection that will spur you on to become an explorer in the future.
The champions of the deep-sea diving world -Alvin, Cyana, Globule, Nautile and Mir- are above you as you arrive… Their exploits are described for you on the notices or in the audio guide commentary. Inspired by them you can easily imagine yourselves at the helm of one of these extraordinary vessels en route for unknown countries under the sea!
On board these machines (the actual ones or real-size reconstitutions), the greatest international oceanauts have examined previously unexplored depths and make exciting discoveries. We have the Mir from Russia, the Alvin from America and France’s Nautile, all of which have been involved in diving to the wreck of the Titanic.
Take control!
Practical info: Take a virtual tour of our Grande Galerie des Engins et des Hommes and even climb aboard the Cyana submarine by clicking on the arrows!
In pictures
In videos
La Cité de la Mer: Explorers of the Abyss
The Great Gallery of Men and Machines
Archimède and Cyana 2 submarines at La Cité de la Mer
La Cité de la Mer under marine globule
Good to know
Go on a virtual exploration of our Great Gallery of Men and Machines, and even go on board the Cyana by clicking on the arrows!
Hours and rates
- Open all year
- Free for children under 5
- Children’s rate: from €15
- Adult rate: from €21
LE CONCERT DE LA LIBERTÉ: the electro show at La Cité de la Mer.
On 14 June 2025, Bob Sinclar, Mosimann, Trinix and Chris Willsman will be rocking the Grande Halle at Cherbourg’s Gare Maritime Transatlantique in an unforgettable concert. Buy your ticket now !
