50100

50100 is a French postal code in the Manche department of the Normandy region. It covers Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, a coastal city on the Cotentin Peninsula along the English Channel.

As a postal code, 50100 is used by La Poste to route mail to addresses in this area.

Cherbourg-en-Cotentin has a long maritime heritage. The Port of Cherbourg serves cargo and passenger traffic, with ferry connections to the United Kingdom and a range of maritime services. The city is home to the Cité de la Mer, a maritime museum and aquarium that highlights naval history and oceanography.

Historically, Cherbourg developed around its harbor and naval facilities. The port became a strategic objective during World War II's Normandy campaign, and it was captured by Allied forces in June 1944 before being rebuilt in the postwar period.

The 50100 area includes Cherbourg's urban core and surrounding districts, and it continues to be a regional hub for fishing, industry and tourism within Manche.