The ‘Monaco of the North’ — a walled clifftop old town, Christian Dior's birthplace and a gateway to the Chausey islands.
Granville pairs a dramatic walled clifftop old town with a lively resort below: think sea-view hotels and refined boutiques, a casino, and Christian Dior's childhood villa and museum. It's also a handy base for the Mont-Saint-Michel bay.
Stay in the Haute Ville (walled town) for character and views, or along the seafront and near the port for the beach and the Chausey boats.
Summer and the famous Granville Carnival (February) are busiest. Book sea-view rooms early for those dates.
Heading to the festival too? See where to stay for the Armada.
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Why is Granville called the Monaco of the North?
For its rocky headland, walled upper town and seaside-resort feel — plus a casino — it earned the nickname ‘Monaco du Nord’.
Is Granville near Mont-Saint-Michel?
Yes — it's a convenient base for the Mont-Saint-Michel bay and boats to the Chausey islands.