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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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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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©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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©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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©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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©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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©Lisa Et Fred Zostere Credit Photo Frederik Chevallier|Frédérik Chevallier
Lisa and Frédérik
Frédérik and Lisa, SYMEL’s coastal guards, monitor the health of theChauseyarchipelago on a daily basis and ensure its preservation.
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©Marc Dupart 01|Marc Dupart
Marc Dupard
Discover the portrait of Marc Dupard, metal sculptor and co-founder of Botanik’Art.
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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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Romain and Floriane
A meeting around cheese!
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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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©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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Antoine
A 32-year-old native of Granvilliers, Antoine has never really left his hometown, returning to it completely 3 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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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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©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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Margaux Coyette
Margaux and her family own the Garnier fishery in Saint-Nicolas, at the foot of Granville.