La Lucerne Abbey, 12th-century architecture in a green settingLa Lucerne Abbey, 12th-century architecture in a green setting
©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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©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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©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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©Visite Guidee En Ete Credit Otgtm Estelle Cohier 37011 1920px 4
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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©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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©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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©2023 Green Minigolf Sylvain Cleraux 02|Estelle Cohier
Sylvain Cléraux
Come and discover Sylvain and his Green Minigolf, in the heart of nature!
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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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©Copyright Cecile Ballon Alice Toumit Hd 07|Cécile Ballon
Alice Toumit
Alice set up her ceramic workshop in Mesnil-Aubert.
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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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©Visite Guidee En Ete Credit Otgtm Estelle Cohier 37011 1920px 4
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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©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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©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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©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...
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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©Le Festival Des Voiles De Travail Credit Otgtm Marie Claude Vergne 36005|OTGTM Marie-Claude VERGNE
Festival des Voiles de Travail
5 days of discovery and activities around the maritime heritage to be experienced in the port of Granville.
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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.