Immerse yourself in the Carnival atmosphere during a stay in La Manche
From 9 to 13 February 2024
Recently listed as a UNESCO World Cultural and Intangible Heritage Site, the Granville Carnival is about forty satirical floats, 2,000 carnival-goers who offer superb shows to the delight of visitors, up to 150,000 people, and millions of confetti invade the streets of Granville.
Parade of satirical floats, marching bands, ball à papa, confetti battle... we look forward to seeing you in
150th Granville Carnival!
The Granvillais perpetuate the tradition of the sailors of the great fishing. At the time when cod fishing was the main activity of the port, the departures for the banks of Newfoundland, off Canada, took place every year around Mardi Gras. The Carnival was the last celebration on land before setting sail.
A very nice program, where no one is forgotten!
The program of the 5 days of festivities is very busy: concerts and bands, parade and children's ball, big illuminated cavalcade, Daddy's ball, ball for the youngest are on the program.
Friday 9 February 2024
- From 6:30 pm, you can discover the pre-opening show of the Carnival - Archipelago, on reservation
- At 8:00 p.m., we invite you to the Opening Concert, which is free!
Saturday 10 February 2024
- From 10:00 a.m., you will start a very busy day with the Carnival Market and its musical animations - Cours Jonville
- At 2:00 pm, handing over of the keys of the city to his majesty the King of Carnival - Rond-point Calvaire
- At 2:15 pm, it's the Children's Cavalcade
- At 3:30 pm, you will find the sublime Children's Ball - Maison du Carnaval
- At 6:00 p.m., the Carnival comes alive with music and a concert on the podium of the Cours Jonville
- At 8:00 p.m., come and discover the costume parade with music entitled "Ça tire" (It shoots)
- From 9:00 pm, you will find "Samedi en fanfares" in the whole city and on the podium of the Cours Jonville
Sunday 10 February 2024
- At 10:00 a.m., the Aubades musicals begin in the heart of downtown
- At 11:00 a.m., rendez-vous at the Coktail du Roi Carnaval at the Maison du Carnaval
- At 1:30 p.m., 3 departures are organized at the Port, the Casino and Haute-Ville to make you discover the Great Cavalcade
- At 7:00 p.m., a carnival picnic is offered directly at the Maison du Carnaval
- At 9:00 p.m., the day ends with a luminous Cavalcade, departing from Cours Jonville
Monday 11 February 2024
- At 12:00 a.m., join the "Bal des Toujours Jeunes" at the Saint-Nicolas Hall
- At 7:00 p.m., go to the Carnival House to discover the Daddy Ball with the Oasis Orchestra. The Ball for Mom with Emilio Corfa will be at the Salle de Hérel.
Tuesday 13 February 2024 (Shrove Tuesday)
- At 1:30 pm, the afternoon begins with a departure from the Calvary to follow the satirical and humorous Cavalcade
- At 4:30 pm, appointment at the Bassin à flot for the Judgment and execution of his majesty the King of Carnival
- At 6:00 pm, the youngest and the oldest will have fun with the Great Confetti Battle with music, at the Jonville Court
- At 8:00 pm, Granville Carnival closes with intrigues all over town!
Where to sleep during the Carnival of Granville?
Want to take a breath of fresh air in the heart of winter? Book now your
hotel in St Jean le Thomas, only
13 km from Granville. We invite you to the biggest Carnival in the west of France!
Come and celebrate carnival with us!
Practical information
To have more information about the Granville Carnival, like the program, the plans, the history or to discover some pictures, we invite you to consult the website of the Granville Carnival.
