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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©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 “.
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
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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©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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©Celine Lebaudy By Estelle Cohier|Estelle Cohier
Céline
For Céline, Granville is a return to her roots. Originally from the Orne region, she used to come to Destination Granville Terre et Mer on weekends and vacations until...
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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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©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...
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
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 Coupard Ambassador|Anne-Fanny COUPARD
Anne-Fanny
A school teacher in Paris, Anne-Fanny returns to Carolles in 2020.
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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©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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©bty|Estelle Cohier
Luc Chatelais
Let’s meet Luc Chatelais, and discover the wings of birds on the foreshore known as ” fisheries “.
Antoine Pugeault By Estelle CohierAntoine Pugeault By Estelle Cohier
©Antoine Pugeault By Estelle Cohier
Antoine
A 32-year-old native of Granvilliers, Antoine has never really left his hometown, returning to it completely 3 years ago.
Malo Esnouf, lobster and dogfish fishing bossMalo Esnouf, lobster and dogfish fishing boss
©Malo Esnouf, lobster and dogfish fishing boss|Cécile Ballon
Malo Esnouf
At the age of 21, Granville’s youngest lobster (and dogfish) owner – to date – sails the seas aboard the Fury.
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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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©Leo Adrien Parapente 01|Amandine Launay
Léo and Adrien
Léo (Parapente en Baie) and Adrien (Manche Parapente) are both passionate about paragliding and have made it their profession. Focus on these two instructors.