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Commune in Normandy, France
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Granville is a port town on the Cotentin Peninsula in Manche.
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The tourism office adjoins the city hall in the centre of town. Its website has information about Granville and the local area.
Towering over the rest of Granville is the beautiful old town. A cluster of old buildings, the small Musee du Vieux Granville at 2 rue Lecarpentier, and great views from both sides. Well worth wandering through the laneways.
The ancient church of Notre-Dame du Cap Lihou (1441–1796) an imposing granite building of the Romanesque / early Gothic style dominates the heights.
A small beach set up for swimming, including a pontoon. The casino and several restaurants and hotels overlook the beach.
Dior's childhood home (with a beautiful garden) turned into a museum.
museum
lighthouse
public aquarium and museum
Granville is small enough to walk around. The town centre is at the end of the harbour. The old town stretches west along the promontory with the beach to the north.
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