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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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©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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©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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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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©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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©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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©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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©Flying Bulots Marie Claude Vergne 8|Marie-Claude Vergne
The Flying Bulots
À the meeting of the Flying Bulots, Granville Ultimate Club
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Sportsmen and women on land and sea
Meet the young sportsmen and women who run, fly, ride and excel in Granville Terre et Mer.
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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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©Harmony Perriere 8|Harmony PERRIERE
Harmony
Creative, sparkling and full of energy
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©Sarah Copyright Cecile Ballon08|Cécile Ballon
Sarah Herpin
Not just a private chef, Sarah is also a cook, gardener and picker.
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Romain and Floriane
A meeting around cheese!
Clément, ambassador for Destination Granville Terre et Mer
©Clément, destination ambassador|Marie-Claude VERGNE
Clément
Clément fell in love with Destination Granville Terre et Mer during a trip to Donville-les-Bains 8 years ago.
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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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Cathy Renault
Cathy, who has been in charge of Granville’s equestrian club for 15 years, welcomes a wide range of people all year round: experienced riders and beginners, children and...
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©Julie Emilie Boutique Envolee Granville|Julie Bourdais
Julie and Emilie
Julie Bourdais and Émilie Maupetit run the designer boutique “L’Envolée” nestled in Granville’s Haute Ville.
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Alice Toumit
Alice set up her ceramic workshop in Mesnil-Aubert.
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Alexis Jouvin
Alexis Jouvin, 36, has been the new face at the head of the Granville Carnival since 21 June 2024. A Granvillais and carnival-goer since childhood, Alexis made his first...