This was a memorable trip and always remembered, We went out to see Granville! I have found me older pictures in one cd rom and should be in my blog for you and me. This was one of my latest outings with my dear late wife Martine.The best part for us was the walk on the streets low town and high town both times moving our car; to be closer. The ambiance is turn of the century and rather chic; worth the detour Therefore, here is my take on curiosities of Granville, part V !!! Hope you enjoy it as I
I had not been here in many many years and as always visiting Mont Saint Michel, we decided this time to visit Granville. We were glad we did, a nice town my family enjoyed even if very hilly. You need to concentrate in one area and then move on by car to the next one low town or high town (basse ville ou haut ville). Of course, we have been back couple times more, always worth it,
Curiosity of the Port, is a located Wharf of the Pan-Coupe. Completing the development of the harbor, This basin was built in 1887 for the Maintenance of the Land-Fishery. Built in an oval and 85-Meters long. Restored in 1975, three years later, the Installation of a boat elevator/Lift. Passing by the Fishing Harbor and then the Pleasure Marina with all those Restaurants/Bars along the way is nice. The Port of Granville dates from the 16C. It includes recreational activities, fishing, shopping and passenger trafic, Extending from La Roche Gauthier, starboard, at Pointe du Roc, in Babord, via the Tourelle du Loup or wolf turret. The fishing port lives in all humility. It is nevertheless the first shellfish port in France and supplies all of Europe with scallops, bulots, sea spiders, lobsters, clams, oysters, etc. The La Criée, or Halle à Marée auction, or market at tide, is the meeting point between the boats landing their fishing and the buyers, whether they are wholesalers or fishmongers.
The Plage du Plat Gousset beach with its walk punctuated by beach cabins and its recognizable casino. At the end of the walk, stairs lead to the gardens of the Dior Museum. The Plat Gousset beach is the most central beach in Granville. It is dominated by the old town and is bordered by the pleasant pedestrian promenade of the Plat Gousset. This beach is not monitored. On the other hand, there are housing cabins for rent in the season. At low tide, a swimming pool is discovered. There are several hotels near this beach as well as restaurant bars. On the other hand, parking is very difficult (it is payable).
One thing to see is at the barracks Bazeillesbuilt in 1758, the barracks Genoa-Champagne built in 1788 and the battery built in 1942 by the Nazi occupant can still be seen. The casernes du Roc or rock barracks are buildings, formerly military, located in the Haute Ville or Upper Town. They have four buildings: Bazeilles: built in 1758, under Louis XV, the Bazeilles barracks is the only remaining element of a vast project after the departure of the soldiers, it houses the commercial court. It is today an annexed building of the town hall, hosting the wedding hall in particular. Genoa: Second barracks, it is raised on the foundations of the tank, finished in 1788 today transformed into housing. Polotsk: he overlooks the port of Granville. Its construction began in 1876. It now houses housing and administrative services. Solferino: its construction began in 1879, it has housed part of the André-Malraux college since 1996. For the Second World War, the buildings occupied by German soldiers, then Americans from 1944, were damaged during the German raid in March 1945.
The Maison du Guet or Watch House is a charming building that is an integral part of the silhouette of the fortified city. It raises many questions with its medieval look and its turrets reminiscent of Hogwarts. It is in fact a private house of seaside architecture dating from the beginning of the 20C. In the 17C, a carpenter had installed his workbench and his home there. The raised walls, the carpenter will reconstruct his house in its original place. This growing building over the years becomes this mini castle at the beginning of the 20C.
The musée d’art moderne Richard Anacréon is at Place de l’Isthme square. It is divided into two parts separated by a ditch dating from the 19C. The museum, once a convent then a school, is located on the western part of the square. I had no time to step in but its looks nice to be back,eventually,
The Roc des Curiosités Musée & Aquarium opened its doors in June 1960. Fish and crustaceans lived in the delight of visitors. Avant Garde, this establishment welcomed all kinds of sea animals, local and tropical. Boat models and an exhibition on fishing were also presented in this unusual place. Proud of its aquatic gardens, the Roc des Curiosités, museum subsequently welcomed new residents, the sea lions. Marc and Jeanne, See this nice once over the decades to become this essential place for local tourism.
The official Roc des Curiosités museum and aquarium : https://le-roc-des-curiosites.com/laquarium/
The official museum of Modern Art of Granville : https://museesdegranville.fr/mamra/
My fav Plages TV on the plage du Plat Gousset beach : https://www.plages.tv/detail/plage-du-plat-gousset-granville-50400
The Granville tourist office on the Haute Ville or Upper Town : https://en.tourisme-granville-terre-mer.com/impregnate/through-time/the-upper-town-of-granville/
The city of Granville on Upper Town heritage: https://www.ville-granville.fr/a-voir-a-faire-a-granville/patrimoine/haute-ville/
The Manche dept 50 tourist office on Granville: https://www.manche-tourism.com/granville-normandy
There you go folks, another dandy city in my belle France.This one sight to see different nice , Granville is wonderful and on clear weather nice views of Mont Saint Michel can be seen, gorgeous!! Again, hope you enjoy this post on curiosities of Granville, part V !!! as I.
And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!
Paris1972-Versailles2003 