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Upper Town and Ramparts (Haute-Ville de Granville), Granville
Granville›Manche›Normandy›Northern France›France
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7 attractions · 9h 56min · transit route
Christian Dior MuseumPlat Gousset BeachCasino de Granville
Estimated cost: €14 for 1 person
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About Upper Town and Ramparts
The Haute-Ville de Granville is a fortified old town perched on a narrow rocky promontory extending into the English Channel. English forces built the original fortifications in 1439 to isolate Mont-Saint-Michel, but French troops recaptured it just three years later. The current ramparts date from 1695-1749, designed following Vauban's military architecture principles.
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When English officer Thomas Scales received the land concession in 1439, his annual rent was one hat of vermilion roses, to be delivered each year on June 24th (St. John the Baptist's Day). This poetic tribute lasted until the French recaptured the fortress in 1442.
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