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©La Lucerne Abbey, 12th-century architecture in a green setting|Thomas Jouanneau
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Heritage guardians

Lovers of the historical and cultural heritage of Granville Terre et Mer, these men and women work every day to safeguard exceptional sites and pass on their knowledge and passion.

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Dominic Farrell
Born in the UK, Dominic grew up in Burgundy. He did his higher education in Lyon and Rennes, where he obtained a master’s degree in art history, specializing in the...
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©Jean Charles Levesque 02|Antoine Surville
Jean-Charles Lévesque
Discover the portrait of Petit Jean – real name Jean-charles Lévesque – a resident of Granville’s Haute Ville, grandson of Terre-neuvas and passionate...
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©bty|Estelle Cohier
Luc Chatelais
Let’s meet Luc Chatelais, and discover the wings of birds on the foreshore known as ” fisheries “.
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©La Lucerne Abbey, 12th-century architecture in a green setting|Thomas Jouanneau
Simon Tasset
Simon Tasset est guide-conférencier indépendant depuis 8 ans. Il parle parfaitement anglais & allemand et propose des visites et des conférences pleines de vie – à...
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©Nathalie Jeandidier Bar La Rafale Granville 07|Manu Campos
Nathalie Jeandidier
Nathalie is a key figure in Granville’s Haute Ville! After working as a barmaid at La Rafale, in 2023 she became co-managing partner with Hugo Bailleul of this legendary...
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©rbt|Estelle Cohier
Parmentier-Thébault
In 1993, Virgnie Parmentier-Thébault discovered the Abbaye de la Lucerne, and it was love at first sight for the place and what it exudes.
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©Brigitte Richart 06|Amandine Launay
Brigitte Richart
After working for Granville’s three main museums, Brigitte Richart now devotes all her energy to the Christian Dior Museum. Spotlight on this passionate and fascinating...
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©Copyright Cecile Ballon Margaux8|Cécile Ballon
Margaux Coyette
Margaux and her family own the Garnier fishery in Saint-Nicolas, at the foot of Granville.
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©LE BAZAR DE FABIEN LEFEBVRE SCUPLTEUR RUE DES JUIFS. GRANVILLE, NORMANDY, FRANCE. OCTOBER 2016.|Thomas Jouanneau
Fabien Lefebvre
Discover the portrait of Fabien Lefebvre, self-proclaimed sculptor since 1973, and manager of the “Bazar” in Granville’s Rue des Juifs.
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©Valerie Le Merrer Artist Granville 04|Estelle Cohier
Valérie Le Merrer
Valérie Le Merrer’s powerful yet melancholy marine paintings make her gallery a must-see on Rue des Juifs.
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©Julie Hurricane|Marie-Claude VERGNE
Julie
Julie fell in love with Destination Granville Terre et Mer in 2009, while strolling through the Upper Town of Granville.
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©Leo Adrien Parapente 01|Amandine Launay
Léo and Adrien
Léo (Parapente en Baie) and Adrien (Manche Parapente) are both passionate about paragliding and have made it their profession. Focus on these two instructors.
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©Jeanne Marie Claude Vergne 3|Marie-Claude Vergne
Jeanne Bavière David
Jeanne is 14 years old and has been riding since the age of 4 at the Granville riding club. She has been immersed in the equestrian world from an early age: her mother, brother...
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©Marie Claude Vergne, destination ambassador|Manu CAMPOS
Marie-Claude
Marie-Claude likes to say that she’s in a relationship with her camera…
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Alice Toumit
Alice set up her ceramic workshop in Mesnil-Aubert.
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©bty|Estelle Cohier
Luc Chatelais
Let’s meet Luc Chatelais, and discover the wings of birds on the foreshore known as ” fisheries “.
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Dominic Farrell
Born in the UK, Dominic grew up in Burgundy. He did his higher education in Lyon and Rennes, where he obtained a master’s degree in art history, specializing in the...
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©Sophro Balade Foret Lucerne 03|Estelle Cohier
Well-being players
Let’s go and meet the men and women who contribute to the well-being of the inhabitants and visitors to Granville Terre et Mer.
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©Portrait Lea Guillotte Estelle Cohier|Estelle COHIER
Léa
She likes to come to the area and telework so she can shoot and enjoy the local atmosphere.