French Atlantic ports continue to develop and enhance their appeal and opportunities aimed at the cruise industry.

These five ports provide and innovate a diverse range of destinations and operational strengths and share a commitment to sustainable growth, according to a stamen from the group, which plans to meet with cruise executives next week in Spain.

Highlights

Le Havre, home to the new Le Havre Verrazzano Cruise Terminal, offers shore power (OPS), efficient turnaround operations, a UNESCO World Heritage city shaped by Impressionism, and direct access to Paris and Normandy’s iconic attractions.

Caen-Ouistreham, a boutique port in the heart of Normandy caters to small ships that arrive in the heart of Caen, the thousand year old city of William the Conquerer and offers privileged access to the D-Day landing beaches and highlights.

Cherbourg, also having access to Normandy highlights, is a deep water port; a prime cruise destination arriving the authentic Art Deco luggage hall.

Brest welcomes cruise ships with no size restrictions and has easy access to Brest and Brittany’s extensive cultural, natural and maritime attractions.

Bordeaux has three cruise terminals and is known also as a UNESCO-listed heritage, architecture and gastronomy.  It is also known for its vineyards, beaches and picturesque villages.