Granville

Granville is a coastal town in the Manche department on the western coast of Normandy along the English Channel. The upper town with its fortifications stands on a rocky promontory, while the lower town includes the commercial harbor and the marina.

An English outpost was established here in 1439 during the occupation of Normandy. The settlement later developed into a major port for cod fishing in the North Atlantic.

The museum occupies the former family residence where the fashion designer spent his childhood and designed the gardens that remain open to visitors today. Exhibitions display clothing, accessories, and photographs from the world of fashion.

Boats depart from here to the Chausey Islands, a small archipelago off the coast. Trains connect the town with Paris via the route through Argentan and Dreux.

The local fishing fleet harvests scallops off the coast and brings them directly ashore. The harbor is considered one of the most important landing points for this seafood in all of 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: December 4, 2025 23:01