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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Hundred Years’ War, Great Fishing, World War II, seaside resorts… Destination Granville Terre et Mer is steeped in history. Discover the traces of the greatest historical moments, still visible today.

Historical gems

Granville Terre et Mer destination
Aerial view of Granville's Upper TownAerial view of Granville's Upper Town
©Aerial view of Granville's Upper Town|Philippe Fauvel
The Upper Town of Granville
The ramparts of Granville’s Haute Ville are some 450 metres long and 100 metres wide. Walking around them is the first thing to do when discovering Granville....
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The Abbey of La Lucerne d'Outremer and its pond in the foregroundThe Abbey of La Lucerne d'Outremer and its pond in the foreground
©The Abbey of La Lucerne d'Outremer and its pond in the foreground|Estelle Cohier
La Lucerne Abbey
Built in the second half of the 12th century, the Abbey was restored in the 15th and 17th centuries. In a shady, picturesque setting, the Romanesque buildings are sober and...
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Departure for Newfoundland, leaving the port of Granville, photograph by Lucien Rudaux, circa 1910Departure for Newfoundland, leaving the port of Granville, photograph by Lucien Rudaux, circa 1910
©Departure for Newfoundland, leaving the port of Granville, photograph by Lucien Rudaux, circa 1910|Lucien Rudaux
Great fishing
The fishing port of Granville was one of the first French ports to embark on the great adventure of cod fishing around the island of Newfoundland, off the Gulf of St. Lawrence....
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The fishing port of GranvilleThe fishing port of Granville
©The fishing port of Granville|Philippe Fauvel
The fishing port of Granville
After centuries of wild oyster and cod fishing, the fishing port of Granville continues to live dynamically to the rhythm of the tides. Fishing boats unload thousands of tons...
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©Villa Balneaire De Jullouville Credit Otgtm Estelle Cohier 36943 1920px|Estelle Cohier
Seaside villas
With the advent of seaside bathing in the 19th century – a trend that originated in England and quickly spread to the Normandy coast – the architectural landscape...
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Chateau ChanteloupChateau Chanteloup
©Chateau Chanteloup|Château de Chanteloup
Chanteloup Castle
This family castle, whose origins date back to the 11th century, is revealed before your very eyes. Marvel at its mysterious medieval keep. Fall in love with its Renaissance...
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©Arrivee Allies Granville Normandie|Médiathèque de Granville
Granville and the Second World War
On May 7, 1940, Hitler launched his campaign in France. The Wehrmacht quickly overtook the Allied troops, who were powerless against the enemy’s technologically advanced...
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©Peach|OTGTM
Discover the fisheries
What is a fishery? It’s not a tool you’ll come across on a regular basis, and few anglers will take advantage of these rustic facilities, preferring hand tools for...
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©2017 Charles Marie Copyright Esprit Grand Large|Esprit Grand Large
The old riggings
Once used as fishing boats for local and distant fishermen, Granville’s old rigs now offer participatory sea outings at the mercy of the winds and tides, in the Bay of...
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A precious destination

By nature

Mont Saint-Michel and its reflection in the waterMont Saint-Michel and its reflection in the water
©Mont Saint-Michel and its reflection in the water|Pauline Vidinic
Mont-Saint-Michel and its bay
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The Abbey of La Lucerne d'Outremer and its pond in the foregroundThe Abbey of La Lucerne d'Outremer and its pond in the foreground
©The Abbey of La Lucerne d'Outremer and its pond in the foreground|Estelle Cohier
La Lucerne Abbey
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Toute La Mer Sur Un Plateau Le Festival Des Coquillages Et Des Crustaces Credit Otgtm Estelle Cohier 14338 4Toute La Mer Sur Un Plateau Le Festival Des Coquillages Et Des Crustaces Credit Otgtm Estelle Cohier 14338 4
©Toute La Mer Sur Un Plateau Le Festival Des Coquillages Et Des Crustaces Credit Otgtm Estelle Cohier 14338 4|Estelle Cohier
All the Sea on a Plateau, Shellfish Festival
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©Valerie Le Merrer Artist Granville 04|Estelle Cohier
Valérie Le Merrer
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Lisa Et Fred Zostere Credit Photo Frederik ChevallierLisa Et Fred Zostere Credit Photo Frederik Chevallier
©Lisa Et Fred Zostere Credit Photo Frederik Chevallier|Frédérik Chevallier
Lisa and Frédérik
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©Le Tour Du Roc A La Nage Credit Otgtm Estelle Cohier 35492 1|Estelle Cohier
The Tour du Roc swim
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Confetti battle at Granville CarnivalConfetti battle at Granville Carnival
©Confetti battle at Granville Carnival|Estelle Cohier
During highlights
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Departure for Newfoundland, leaving the port of Granville, photograph by Lucien Rudaux, circa 1910Departure for Newfoundland, leaving the port of Granville, photograph by Lucien Rudaux, circa 1910
©Departure for Newfoundland, leaving the port of Granville, photograph by Lucien Rudaux, circa 1910|Lucien Rudaux
Great fishing
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The main tributary of the Sienne, the Airou winds its way for over 35km through the hard rock of a sinuous, steep-sided valley.The main tributary of the Sienne, the Airou winds its way for over 35km through the hard rock of a sinuous, steep-sided valley.
©The main tributary of the Sienne, the Airou winds its way for over 35km through the hard rock of a sinuous, steep-sided valley.|Syndicat Intercommunal d'Aménagement et d'Entretien de la Sienne
The Airou basin
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©Sylvain Allaire Plasticien Editeur Et Peintre Credit Otgtm Estelle Cohier 35242 1920px 1|Estelle Cohier
Sylvain Allaire
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Crossing the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel on foot with a certified guideCrossing the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel on foot with a certified guide
©Crossing the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel on foot with a certified guide|Cécile Ballon
Cross the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel
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Stand Up Paddle in La Vanlée harbourStand Up Paddle in La Vanlée harbour
©Stand Up Paddle in La Vanlée harbour|Estelle Cohier
Europe’s highest tides
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