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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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©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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©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 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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©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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©Le Marite Credit Otgtm Cecile Ballon 37046 1920px 01|Cécile Ballon
Matthieu Alluin
Matthieu and his crew sail aboard the Marité, France’s last sailing Newfoundlander.
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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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©Leo Trailer Credit Otgtm Estelle Cohier 38372 1 Rotated
Léo Vannier
And meet Léo, traileur and adopted Carollais
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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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©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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©Franck Labo 02|Franck Letousey
Franck Letousey
Convinced by the importance of “eating well”, food autonomy and environmental preservation, Franck decided to open his farm ” Les chèvres du Clos aux...
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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...
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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©Emmanuelle Marie Bateau Petite Laura|Estelle Cohier
Emmanuelle Marie
The granddaughter of a fishmonger, the daughter of a fisherman and a fishmonger, Emmanuelle Marie sells the catch from the Petite Laura crew to top chefs.
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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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©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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©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.