Granville

Among the cities of Normandy, Granville stands out for its walled upper town set on a rocky headland above the English Channel. The Haute Ville retains ramparts and narrow streets that recall Granville’s role as a fortified port, while the lower town remains an active fishing and sailing harbour. Offshore, the Chausey archipelago is reached by ferry and is shaped by powerful tides that expose sandbanks and alter the channels between its islands. Granville is also the birthplace of Christian Dior; his childhood home, Villa Les Rhumbs, contains the Christian Dior Museum and gardens overlooking the coast. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Granville and the Normandy coast.

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