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Granville is a lively seaside resort, sailing center and commercial fishing, but also some surprises! Less than one hours of Cherbourg, is ideal for a short break, because there are many things to do in town.It became a fashionable seaside resort in the 19th century and the old walled city is the beautiful gothic church Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Museum Old Granville.On of the Pointe du Roc, you can visit by boat, a lighthouse from which there is good and you can also view the Channel Islands and islands in many boats visit Chausey craft that visitors do trips.

Christian days Dior is known about the whole world, but few people realized that he Granville on the Normandy coast family was rich, with a successful company built and lived in the fertilizers Villa Les rhumb lines on the sea town.It here in the beautiful garden young Dior began to appreciate the different colors from the fashion world storm.The villa and gardens to be open to the public and each year for Christian Dior Museum stages an exhibition life.They otherwise the designer has celebrated the hundredth anniversary of his city also excels birth.

The from the restaurants on the waterfront, which are mainly located within the walls of the citadel, though be warned that the views are of a commercial port and not a scene from the picturesque port! Today, the Navy has 1000 berths, and has over 70 fishing trawlers and boats of all social goal, with more than 400 families outside fishing.Still directly or indirectly, this means you some great oysters and freshly caught seafood love it. One of the best is Restaurant du Port, which has great range 'seafood' on offer.

Nearby Phare (Lighthouse) is also good for regional fisheries dishes.Finally at the end of February, why not visit the Granville see their famous colorful Carnival? This celebration is more than five days and attracts more than 120,000 visitors a year, so make sure you book accommodation early, otherwise you will not be able to find anything.