Granville CarnivalOn the road to the 150th edition!

Granville Carnival

The highlight of the start of the year in the Granville Terre et Mer destination is undoubtedly the Granville Carnival, listed as a UNESCO World Cultural and Intangible Heritage Site since 2016. Closely linked to themaritime history of the town of Granville, it brought together nearly 250,000 people in 2023.

Back to childhood

for five days of festivities

Granville Carnival is 5 days of festivities leading up to Mardi Gras, with float parades, confetti, music, costumes, rides and intrigue… But above all, Granville Carnival is a tradition deeply rooted in the hearts of the people of Granville.is above all a tradition deeply rooted in the hearts of the people of Granville, with its roots in fishing and the departures of the terre-neuvas, and which combines satire, sharing, solidarity and generosity.

On the road to the 150th Granville Carnival

Did you know?

The first Granville Carnival – with organizing committee – took place on February 7, 1875.

A big party

convivial and unforgettable

At a time when cod fishing was the port’s main activity, the Terre-neuvas departed around Mardi Gras, and Carnival was the last celebration on land before setting sail. Today, it remains one of the three great carnivals to have survived, with its own specificities and customs. The 150th Carnaval de Granville is eagerly awaited, and will take place from February 9 to 13, 2023. Over the course of five days, this great festival will bring the region to life in a convivial atmosphere. Carnival is an unforgettable celebration of mischief and derision, mocking local, national and international history! Some 3,000 Carnavaliers put on a show to the delight of the ever-growing number of visitors!