Gîtes in Granville

Visiting Granville and the surrounding area

Granville is a busy port town offering a wide variety of tourist outings. This Channel destination is built high up, on one side of the town you can stroll along sandy beaches while on the other side you overlook the Normandy coast and enjoy magnificent sea views.

From the port of Granville, sit on the terrace of a restaurant and watch the boats go out to sea or return from fishing. You can, of course, take time to walk around the town's harbour and admire the designs of the various boats moored there.

The Christian Dior museum is located in the hills above Granville. It is known for its magnificent villa, which details the history and life of Christian Dior, the famous fashion designer. The museum is also popular for its beautiful gardens and sea views.

Only an hour's drive from Granville, spend a day at Mont Saint-Michel. This magical place is renowned for its originality, beauty and cultural heritage. Enjoy the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, a natural landscape that is unique in the world. The mountain is made up of a small village fortified to protect it from the waters and invaders. At the top, you'll find the Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel, this superb religious building is open to visitors and explains the history of the mount and the challenges it faces on a daily basis.

Activities to do on Granville

Staying in a gîte on Granville is first and foremost the chance to enjoy the seaside. With over 40km of coastline, including 3km of supervised beaches managed by the Granville Terre et Mer community of communes, you'll be safe on your seaside gîte holiday.

With family or friends, staying in Granville will give you the chance to enjoy water sports activities. Sand yachting, kitesurfing, paddle boarding, sea kayaking, there's a wide range of outings on offer for your holiday. Don't hesitate to get in touch with the sailing schools in Granville and the surrounding area to find out about the possibilities for hire and lessons during your stay.

Other activities are possible and depend above all on your desires. Visitors to La Manche often like to cross the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel on foot: accompanied by a professional guide, you'll walk to Mont Saint-Michel, listen to stories about the evolution of the bay and learn how to get out of the quicksand. A barefoot outing!

Do you want to get some height to get a better view of Mont-Saint-Michel? It's possible to skydive over the bay, an exceptional experience for thrill-seekers.

Of course, many other outings and activities are available near Granville, so we advise you to check with the tourist office near your gite rental to find out more.