 An Irish Ferries Holidays hotel break will give you ample time to visit Cherbourg’s many wine outlets and DIY home stores your leisure. Whether it’s wine, beers or garden shears you’re after, you’ll find unbelievable savings in the giant hypermarkets, wine warehouses and DIY depots that put Irish ‘sales’ in the shade. But don’t take our word for it – see for yourself – clear out that boot and plan your trip today!
Wine Breaks from just €174 per person!
Cherbourg has two ‘Hypermarkets’ and a choice of four fantastic wine stores. Some outlets will even take advance orders by phone, fax or email. However, for great selection and value, we recommend The Normandie Wine Warehouse. Avail of the exclusive promotions for Irish Ferries customers.
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 Wine Discounts at the Normandie Wine Warehouse in Cherbourg -
Normandie Wine Warehouse offer a discount of 2% on 12 bottles of the same wine, 4% discount on all purchases of at least 60 bottles, 6% for 120 bottles, up to 8% for purchases of 20 dozen or more.
A regular Wine of the Month deal includes One FREE bottle for 12 purchased. Make this part of your bulk purchase and the above discounts apply.
Savings are huge. Expect to save around €4 a bottle on still wine, €48 for a case of 12, and €6 a bottle on sparkling wine, €72 a case. Buying for your own use, the only limit is your car springs! A case of wine weighs about 16kgs or 20kgs for sparkling, a 24 pack of bottled beer 25cl 10kgs.
See our wine pages for useful information on wine, where and what to buy and how get to the outlets.
What you can bring back from France
No additional duty or tax will be charged on goods bought with duty and tax paid (e.g. in shops, supermarkets etc.) provided the goods are for your personal use and that you have retained proof of purchase. Whether it’s a saving on sauvignon or a giveaway on chardonnay, check out these per person limits and just think of what you can bring back!
| Quantity |
Goods |
| 800 |
Cigarettes |
| 400 |
Cigarillos |
| 200 |
Cigars |
| 1kg |
Smoking Tobacco |
| 10 litres |
Spirits (Whiskey, Gin, Vodka etc. ) |
| 20 litres |
Intermediate Products - Alcoholic drinks not exceeding 22% vol. (e.g. Port, Sherry, some Liquers but not including sparkling wine). |
| 90 Litres |
Wine of which only 60 litres can be sparkling. |
| 110 Litres |
Beer |
| Note: Receipts are required by French customs for tobacco purchases. |
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Passports Please note that valid passports are required for entry to France. Non EU passport holders may require a visa. Please check with the French Consulate. Tel: 01 260 1666.
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