E8 – Granville – Rendezvous in an unknown sea
Your customized tour of the Côte des havres
The detailed program imagined by Receptif Ouest :
09:30 Departure with your guide from Granville (plan to arrive 15 minutes early). Panoramic guided tour of Granville, a large maritime city overlooking the sea and nicknamed "The Monaco of the North". Entirely fortified, the Upper Town has retained its authenticity. Around the fish market, the fishing port, now France's leading shellfish port, recalls the Great Newfoundland Fishery and the wild oyster fishery in the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel. The casino and Plat-Gousset evoke the Belle-Epoque past. Stroll through the gardens of the Christian Dior villa.
12:30 Lunch (menu 2025) - Single menu to choose fromStarters: Terrine de mamie (homemade country terrine) OR Grilled vegetable quiche OR Fish loaf, grilled bell pepper coulisMain courses: Fish of the day, leek cream - rice OR Roast chicken leg & its jus - home fries (-25 pax) / gratin dauphinois (+25 pax) OR Braised ham with cider sauce - home fries (-25 pax) / gratin dauphinois (+25 pax)Desserts: Fruit salad or Raspberry bavarois OR Norman apple tart OR Floating islandBeverages: 25 cl wine and coffee
14:00 Côte des havres The Côte des havres offers a unique experience with its estuaries and impressive tides. A visit to the havre de la Sienne and the colorful cabins of Gouville-sur-Mer promises to be unforgettable. Take advantage of this getaway to soak up the natural beauty of the region.
15:30 Rendez-vous en mer inconnueFrom the seaside resort of Coutainville, a 1:45 guided tour of the foreshore at low tide. Comfortably installed and sheltered aboard a unique carriage, discover the oyster beds, the lines of Bouchots mussels, the spat farms, the reserves... The carriage follows the path of the professionals, close to the tractors, cranes and other barges of all the workers of the sea. An unusual visit to the Pêcherie "la Petite", an ancestral maritime heritage. This little-known fishing method has been passed down for generations.
Around 5:30 pm End of services (depending on tide times)
Minimum 25 pax
1 free driver for every 20 paying customers
Services included:
❖ excursions and program services
❖ entrance fees and sea connections
❖ guide for the day
❖ lunch (starter/main course/dessert with 25 cl wine and coffee)
Services not included:
❖ transport
❖ parking (to be paid on site by the driver)
❖ services indicated as “optional” below
Optional:
❖ kir
❖ oyster tasting accompanied by a glass of white wine
❖ Oysters can be ordered in advance of the day and delivered at the end of the visit
❖ Weekends and public holidays surcharge
Program subject to change depending on tide times, technical visits and
availability.
