
Chausey Islands Day Trip from Granville
Granville → Îles Chausey
Trip Overview
A full-day trip from Granville to Îles Chausey covering 4 attractions in approximately 6h 2min. The plan includes public transit from Granville with step-by-step routes between stops — all attractions are free to enter. Compare public transit & car with costs for each leg.
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A day trip by ferry from Granville to the Chausey Islands, Europe's largest archipelago by low-tide area. This walking tour includes Grande Grève Beach with the iconic Elephant rock formation, the 16th-century Matignon Fortress, Chausey Lighthouse, and Port-Marie Beach. The ferry crossing takes about 45 minutes (approximately €22 round trip). Schedules depend on tides, so check before booking. Bring food and water as facilities on the islands are limited, especially outside summer months.
Your Day Timeline — Chausey Islands Day Trip from Granville
Your Day Timeline — One day in Îles Chausey
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Grande Grève Beach
Grande Grève is the largest beach on the Chausey archipelago, featuring white sand and the famous Elephant rock formation—a granite sculpture shaped by wind and sea. Located on the northern coast of G…
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Matignon Fortress
A 16th-century fortress built in 1558-1559 by order of King Henri II to defend against English attacks on the Chausey archipelago. The fort was placed under command of Jacques II de Matignon, Marshal…
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Chausey Lighthouse
The Chausey Lighthouse is a 19th-century granite tower located on the southeast point of Grande Île, the main island of the Chausey archipelago. Built between 1846-1847 and first lit on May 27, 1848,…
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Port-Marie Beach
Port-Marie Beach is a small cove of fine white sand on Grande Île in the Chausey archipelago, located 17 km off the coast of Granville. The beach sits at the foot of the lighthouse and traditional fis…

