Staying at Saint-Jean le Thomas, on the bay of Mont Saint-Michel, the hotel restaurant des bains offers ideas for outings, meetings and discoveries of places that can enhance your stopover in Normandy. Let's go to Granville, a charming town in Normandy, just 13 km from your hotel restaurant.
Explore Granville
Perched on its pebble and overlooking its ramparts and fishing port, Granville is located on the edge of the Channel, at the end of the Contentin.
Granville is symbolically divided into a high city located on a peninsula lined with cliffs. The rest of the city extends to the mainland.
The city is relatively protected from storms and winds and enjoys mild temperatures thanks to its position. It is sheltered on the
Bay of Mont Saint-Michel by the gulf formed by Brittany and Normandy.
Granville is nicknamed the Monaco of the North, it is a seaside resort where thalassotherapy center and casino rub shoulders. The big bourgeois villas cut off from the more modest dwellings.
Granville offers its inhabitants and visitors a rich heritage
The touristic sites of the historic district revolve around the ramparts, the Grande Porte, the church of Notre Dame, the Porte Saint-Jean.
The
Granville Museum of Art and History is renowned for its rich collection of historical and maritime history.
The
Museum of Modern Art Richard Anacréon is full of books, sculptures and paintings.
The
Christian Dior museum is housed in the house where the artist was born. This magnificent building hosts a temporary exhibition each year.
Granville is a festive city, throughout the year, various events are organized
The
great Carnival is part of the heritage of Granville and its reputation exceeds the boundaries of the department.
The
Bath Outings Festival is not far behind, the animations such as theater, dance, circus take place in the streets of the city.
The Shellfish
Festival "All the Sea on aPlateau" brings together thousands of people every year, and tasting, recipes and discovery of the species fished and other activities are highlighted.
To visit Granville is also to make a
gastronomic trip, because the region abounds with a gastronomic richness which is found on the biggest tables. His cuisine is a mix between land and sea. Granville benefits from the wealth generously offered by Mother Nature.
Enjoy your stay at the Hotel des Bains on the Mont Saint-Michel bay, to visit Granville which is 13 km from Saint-Jean Le Thomas.
