Poole to Cherbourg is no more! Brittany Ferries' passengers sail for final time on route to France that's operated since 1986

Daily Mail - Oct 15, 2026

MS Barfleur first serviced the popular tourist route between England's south coast and Normandy in 1992 and made its final sailing this week.

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