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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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©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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©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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©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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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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©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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©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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©La Debarque Dans L'Avant Port De Peche Credit Otgtm Marie Claude Vergne 36058 1920px|Marie-Claude Vergne
Adeline Denizot
At the Halle à marée in Granville, Adeline Denizot passionately orchestrates the daily ballet of seafood products. At 41, she occupies the crucial position of...
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©Andrea Gillet Caratti 07|Marie-Claude Vergne
Andrea Gillet-Caratti
After graduating in hotel and restaurant management in Switzerland, Andrea spent ten years working abroad in some of the world’s top hotels. Herloveof Normandy, and more...
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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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©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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©Chabert 4 Credit Otgtm Simon Saussaye 2274 1920px|Simon Saussaye
Chabert 4
Chabert 4 studied Fine Arts in Caen and also worked in child protection as a monitor-educator. Today, he runs painting workshops with disabled people.
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©Amandine Ambassador Marie Claude Vergne|Marie-Claude VERGNE
Amandine
Graphic designer and interior decorator Amandine, originally from Saint-Lô, had been coming to Kairon since she was a child…
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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©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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©Atelier Les 4 Routes 002|Atelier Les 4 Routes
Christine Desfoux
After a career as a window dresser and decorator in Caen, Christine Desfoux recently moved to her new studio in Bricqueville-sur-Mer, on the Channel coastline that inspires her.
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©Artist Mapie Belgary 04|Estelle Cohier
Mapie BelGary
Born into a family of artists, Marie-Pierre Bel graduated twice from the Ecole Boulle, first in bronze mounting, then in chasing. She uses her chisels to strike copper metal,...
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Laurent Chapdelaine
Meet Laurent, a multi-hatted sportsman!
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©Festival Voiles Travail Amelie Bloquel|Amélie Bloquel
Festival des Voiles de Travail
5 days of discovery and entertainment around the maritime heritage living on the port of Granville.