
Best of Granville in one day
Granville • One-Day City Plan
This itinerary explores Granville's main landmarks in one day, combining seaside charm with medieval history. The route starts at Plat Gousset Beach with its Belle Époque promenade, continues to the Gothic Notre-Dame du Cap Lihou Church, then winds through the fortified Upper Town with 15th-century ramparts, and finishes at Pointe du Roc with panoramic views of the Channel Islands and Mont-Saint-Michel. All attractions are free to visit. The church has variable opening hours as it is an active parish. Note that the Upper Town involves steep stairs which may be challenging for those with mobility limitations.
Overview
Planning a day in Granville? This step-by-step itinerary covers the best of Granville in one day — 4 attractions with exact walking times between each stop, entrance fees per person, and transport alternatives.
Plan around 5h 19min to visit 4 attractions along the way. Budget roughly €45: all attractions are free to enter, and roughly €45 for 3 meals.
Your Day Timeline — Best of Granville in one day
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Plat Gousset Beach
A 900-meter golden sand beach in the heart of Granville, extending from the Casino to Pointe du Lude. The beach features a Belle Époque promenade built from 1859, lined with traditional wooden bathing…
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Notre-Dame du Cap Lihou Church
This granite church crowns the Pointe du Roc in Granville's fortified upper town, with origins tracing to 1113 when fishermen reportedly found a Virgin Mary statue in their nets. The current structure…
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Upper Town and Ramparts (Haute-Ville de Granville)
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-S…
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Pointe du Roc (Roc Point)
Pointe du Roc is a rocky promontory extending into the English Channel at the northern edge of Granville, historically known as Cap Lihou. This schist spur rises 40 meters above sea level, stretching…
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