Campsite near Granville
Campsite 30 km from Granville in the Manche department
Known in Normandy as a corsair town under Louis XIV, then ranked as France’s leading shellfish port, Granville has evolved over time to become a renowned seaside resort.
Considered the “Monaco of the North” due to the presence of its rock, let yourself be charmed by this fortified upper town, brimming with picturesque houses and residences just a stone’s throw from theChausey archipelago.
What to see and do in Granville
À GranvilleGranville, take in the sights of this seaside resort on a stroll around the ramparts, offering superb panoramic views of the historic district, the port and the sea. The tour then continues to theChurch of Notre-Dame du Cap Lihou on the Roc de Granville, passing by the casino (listed as a historic monument). Granville is also home to one of La Manche’s must-see museums: the Christian Dior Museum. This unique venue traces the history and work of the famous couturier in his childhood home, the villa “Les Rhumbs”. Nearby, another museum is well worth a visit. Le Roc des Curiosités boasts a large collection at the crossroads of the animal, plant and mineral worlds.
Located opposite Granville, the Chausey Islands are fascinatingly beautiful. In all, no fewer than fifty islets (at high tide) make up the archipelago. On the Grande Île, visitors can’t help but appreciate the unspoilt nature and postcard-perfect white sand beaches.
Granville is a great place for explorers in search of new horizons! And with good reason, it’s also a gateway to the Channel Islands of Jersey, Guernsey and Sark.
