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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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©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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©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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©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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©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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©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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Other portraits

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©Sylvain Allaire Plasticien Editeur Et Peintre Credit Otgtm Estelle Cohier 35242 1920px 1|Estelle Cohier
Sylvain Allaire
After studying at the Beaux-Arts, visual artist Sylvain Allaire spent several years touring exhibitions, before settling in Granville over 12 years ago.
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Irene Häfliger
Irene Häfliger is a contemporary painter based since 2014 in her studio gallery at L’Atelier de la Haute Ville in the heart of Granville’s upper town.
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©Malo Esnouf, lobster and dogfish fishing boss|Cécile Ballon
With local people
In a vacation destination on a human scale, every outing is an opportunity to meet new people.
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©La Debarque Dans L Avant Port De Peche Credit Otgtm Cecile Ballon 36701 1920px|Cécile Ballon
Sea workers
Lovers of the sea, they have made it their profession.
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©Toute La Mer Sur Un Plateau Le Festival Des Coquillages Et Des Crustaces Credit Otgtm Estelle Cohier 14338 4|Estelle Cohier
All the Sea on a Plateau, Shellfish Festival
The 21st edition of Granville’s great celebration of seafood gastronomy!
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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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Philippe Leroy, apple-polished from an early age
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©Marin Guillou 05 Portrait|Estelle Cohier
Marin
A 17-year-old native of Granvilliers, Marin Guillou has been passionate about photography for five years. He has always lived in Saint-Pair-sur-Mer.
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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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Anne-Fanny
A school teacher in Paris, Anne-Fanny returns to Carolles in 2020.
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©Gael Gautier 02|Estelle Cohier
Gaël Gautier
Discover Gaël Gautier, sailing and water sports instructor and manager of the Bréville-sur-Mer nautical center.
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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...