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Major city · France

Granville

Spend a half‑day to a full day in Granville: walk the old town, visit the Dior museum and beach, then catch a ferry or train onward.

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Granville is a compact port town on the Cotentin Peninsula. Its historic centre, seaside promenade and Dior museum fit comfortably into a single day; add a half‑day if you want to relax on Plat Gousset beach or take a ferry to the Chausey Islands.

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Best months
May–September
avoid January–February (cold, limited ferry service)
Airport
CFR
Nights
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This is a basic guide for Granville: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Granville17 ▾
  • Police17
  • Fire and ambulance15
  • General emergency112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Granville, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee at a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Street or quick mealBaguette sandwich€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Dior, modern art)€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
  • Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
  • Mid-range bedDouble room (2 persons), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
  • High-end bedDouble room (2 persons), a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €150 (≈ US$180)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Dior museum (childhood home)Old town on the promontoryPlat Gousset beach and casinoPhare du Cap Lihou lighthouse
Airports
CFR Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (about 30 km (19 mi) north of Granville, regular domestic flights)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  5. May

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Granville: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

9°C (48°F)

3°C (37°F)

12 rd

Feb

10°C (50°F)

3°C (37°F)

10 rd

Mar

12°C (54°F)

5°C (41°F)

9 rd

Apr

15°C (59°F)

7°C (45°F)

8 rd

May

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

7 rd

Jun

21°C (70°F)

13°C (55°F)

6 rd

Jul

23°C (73°F)

15°C (59°F)

5 rd

Aug

23°C (73°F)

15°C (59°F)

5 rd

Sep

20°C (68°F)

13°C (55°F)

7 rd

Oct

16°C (61°F)

9°C (48°F)

9 rd

Nov

12°C (54°F)

6°C (43°F)

11 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

4°C (39°F)

12 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The town is walkable; park on Cours Jonville or near the harbour if arriving by car. Train arrives at Gare de Granville; ferries depart from the harbour.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Les Iles Chausey

go

Door to door: ≈2 h total

Ferry from Granville harbour, about 1 h each way (seasonal)

Check summer timetable; no service in winter.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Granville town centre

Walking distance to harbour, old town and beach; ideal for a night‑stop.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€50–70 (≈ US$60–85) excl. bed
Mid
€70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
High
€120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × €45€45
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €95€95
Train Paris–Granville (round‑trip, 2nd class)1 × €100€100
Ferry to Chausey (round‑trip)1 × €45 · seasonal€45
eSIM data (7 days)1 × €15€15
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge€30
Trip total≈ €330 per person per day, bed included€330≈ US$400

2026 estimate in euros; transport and accommodation excluded.

Prices of common things

Coffee at a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
Baguette sandwich€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
Fish and chips (seafood)€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
Parking (street, 2 h)€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
Museum entry (Dior, modern art)€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Granville is generally safe for tourists; watch personal belongings on the beach and in crowded ferry queues.
  • Check train schedules from Paris Montparnasse; frequency varies, especially on weekends.
  • Ferry to the Channel Islands runs seasonally; verify dates before travel.
  • Parking can fill quickly in summer; arrive early for street spots.

Emergency numbers

Police
17
Fire and ambulance
15
General emergency
112

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Emergency

  • Police17
  • Fire and ambulance15
  • General emergency112

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Paris Montparnasse → Granville (train): about €70 (≈ US$85) 2nd class, 2 h 45 min
  • Ferry Granville → Chausey: ≈ €30 round‑trip, 1 h each way (seasonal)

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  • Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry
  • Merci — Thank you
  • C’est combien ? — How much is it?
  • Où est la plage ? — Where is the beach?
  • Est‑ce que je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card?
  • Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet?
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Granville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–September · avoid January–February (cold, limited ferry service) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 1 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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