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Hummingbird gestures

The legend of the hummingbird: “One day, in the Amazon forest, a storm triggered a gigantic fire. The terrified animals watched helplessly. All of them… except for the little hummingbird, who got busy, fetching a few drops of water from the river with his beak to throw on the fire. “I’m doing my part, I’m doing my part!” the hummingbird repeated to the other incredulous animals”. A Native American legend. The simple gestures of the little hummingbird visiting or living in Granville Terre et Mer:

To be shared without moderation for a successful vacation!

#1 : LES MOBILITÉS DOUCES, ÇA ME RESSOURCE Granville and Folligny are served by train. The NOMAD coach network provides journeys across the Manche, and the NEVA urban bus network serves 4 communes of Granville Terre et Mer all year round: Donville-les-Bains, Granville, Yquelon and Saint-Pair-sur-Mer. The destination offers 700km ofhiking, biking, mountain biking and horse-riding trails.

#2: MY MEAL WITH THE PEOPLE, NOT THE SEAGULLS The herring gull likes to come into town to gather food. It’s protected from predators. Some residents may be bothered by this opportunistic bird, which is nevertheless free to travel wherever it pleases. By adopting this gesture, you contribute to a better cohabitation.

#3: LOCAL APÉRO IS THE IDEALThe whelk from the Bay of Granville has a Protected Geographical Indication and is the star product of the aperitif. Like the whelk, smoked salmon, prawns, sheep’s and goat’s cheeses, andouille sausages, oysters, beer and cider make the ideal aperitif platter.

#4: IN ZERO-WASTE MODE, WHEN I PICNIC IN FREEDOM At Granville Terre et Mer, there are 3 colors to remember: yellow for sorting / grey for household waste / green for glass. For a zero-waste picnic, use reusable containers and cutlery. For hydration, it’s gourd friendly. The act of sorting is the starting point for a new life: recycling.

#5 : THE CHRONO TO PRESERVE WATER A shower in 4 minutes, cap or no cap? Drinking water is becoming scarce in France and in Granville Terre et Mer in summer. By being vigilant, you can help save and preserve it in the shower, toilet, sink or household. Find out more from the SMPGA (Syndicat de Mutualisation de l’eau Potable du Granvillais et de l’Avranchin) by clicking here.

#6 : FISHING ON FOOT, THE LIGHT BASKET At Granville Terre et Mer, the foreshore is home to many shellfish: cockles, clams, oysters, mussels, shrimps and more. To fish on foot, you need the right equipment, care for the well-being of living creatures and keep an eye on authorized sizes and quotas. On the sandy part of the coast, we can observe reefs in the shape of beehives or sponges, created by small worms that are of great interest to us: the hermella.

#7: BRONZE IN THE BOCAGE The destination is cradled between coastline and bocage. And it’s not just the seaside and fine sand that deserve a visit! On the grassy fields of the Havre de la Vanlée, in the hinterland, along the paths that criss-cross the villages, from the bocage to the pré-salé, discover the green lung of Granville Terre et Mer.

#8 : GATHERING MEMORIES, NOT VEGETABLES The Cent Vergées moor, the cliffs of Carolles and Champeaux, the dunes of Bréville-sur-Mer, theChausey archipelago, the Airou basin… the Destination boasts protected coastal areas and a preserved bocage hinterland that deserve our full attention.

#9: OUT OF SEASON, TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE HORIZON Tranquillity, rejuvenation, savings… there are many advantages to a stay in Granville Terre et Mer outside school vacation periods and bank holidays. It’s also an opportunity for locals to take the time to show off the destination’s nuggets.