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
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!