A family holiday in Granville: things to do
A guided tour of the Haute-Ville
Granville is a walled town built on a rocky outcrop. With its old townhouses, cobbled streets and ramparts, a visit to the Haute-Ville is a must. From the historic centre of Granville, a lovely walk takes you to the Roc headland, where you can visit the Roc des Harmonies aquarium and the semaphore. To learn the secrets of the Haute-Ville with your family, opt for a guided tour, a police investigation game, a treasure hunt or an adventure walk.
Guided tours


Plat Gousset beach
Granville is known for Plat Gousset beach, which is very popular with locals. It has a pretty promenade with beach huts and a very distinctive casino. At the end of the promenade, steps lead up to the Dior museum and gardens. The view from there is gorgeous, and served as inspiration for the famous fashion designer Christian Dior.
Granville Carnival
Every year for the five days leading up to Shrove Tuesday, more than 130 000 colourful carnival-goers and around 40 floats parade through the streets of Granville. With cavalcades, concerts, a confetti fight, a children’s ball, as well as the famous “Bal à Papa” (Dad’s Ball) and the “intrigues”, Granville Carnival, which is now UNESCO-listed, is a fabulous event!
The Carnival

Set sail for the islands
Granville harbour is the ideal starting point to discover the islands. Whether you choose Chausey, with its picture-perfect setting just an hour away by boat, or the Channel Islands with their unique atmosphere, you’re guaranteed a complete change of scenery.


Watersports all year round
Sand yachting, catamaraning, sailing, paddle boarding, kite surfing, sea wading: there’s something for all tastes and all levels. To try one of these activities during your stay or to book a course, contact the watersports centres.
Granville, the home port of the Marité
The Marité is the last remaining wooden “terre-neuvier”, or cod fishing boat. Once used to fish off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland, the Marité has now dropped anchor in Granville. After serving as a coastal trading vessel, a pleasure boat and even a travelling television studio for the French programme Thalassa, the old wooden ship underwent several years of restoration. You can now hop on board for a visit or even a trip out to sea. The perfect adventure for little sailors!