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Granville, Port town in Normandy, France

Granville extends along the coast of the English Channel, featuring a fortified upper town and a lower section with a commercial port and marina.

The settlement evolved from a military outpost established in 1439 into a major cod fishing port and later became a strategic point during World War II.

The Christian Dior Museum, located in the designer's former family residence, displays fashion collections and temporary exhibitions throughout the year.

Regular ferries connect Granville to the Chausey archipelago, while trains provide direct service to Paris through Argentan and Dreux stations.

The local fishing fleet specializes in shellfish harvesting, making Granville the primary scallop fishing port in France.

Location: Manche

Location: arrondissement of Avranches

Elevation above the sea: 37 m

Shares border with: Donville-les-Bains, Saint-Pair-sur-Mer, Saint-Planchers, Yquelon

Address: Granville, France

Phone: +33233913000

Email: cabinet.maire@ville-grandville.fr

Website: http://ville-granville.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.83806,-1.58694

Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:42

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