Cherbourg, SHAIR boorg (pop. 26,750), is an industrial city and seaport on the northern coast of France. Its harbor, formed by an artificial barrier called a breakwater, provides a protective dock for transatlantic ships. Cherbourg's attractions include a park filled with exotic plant life and a medieval chapel near the city. The city has both a commercial port and a naval port. Its major industries include fishing, shipping, textile production, and the manufacture of electrical equipment and nuclear submarines.