An exceptional location, an incomparable view

Five minutes away, the fortified old town of Granville was once a base for corsairs and New World explorers. You can stroll around this “Monaco of the North” – enjoying its promenades, beaches and galleries. From the marina and fishing harbour, havens from the biggest tides in Europe, you can take daily ferries to the Chausey archipelago, the finest anchorage in France, or to Jersey or Guernsey, inhabited still by the ghost of Victor Hugo. Also close by, you could discover (or rediscover) the Mont Saint-Michel and other medieval abbeys. In short, this destination is not to be missed.

A superb seaside residence dating back to 1900

The impressive lawn in front of the chateau, ideal for cocktails, extends onto a magnificent balustraded terrace. The sea view extends 220 degrees over the bay of the Mont Saint-Michel - north to Granville and south via the seaside resorts of Saint Pair and Jullouville to the cliffs of Carolles. Across the sea you can make out the islands of Chausey and the Brittany coastline – the Mont Dol, Cancale and the Cap Frehel.

Three hectares of grounds provide you with walks and relaxation in a wooded conservation area and along the old paths where customs officers once patrolled against smuggling. Three terraces help make the most of the amazing views: to the East looking out over the grounds, from the South to the beaches, and to the West the open sea.

There are 250 m2 of adaptable reception rooms for your prestigious events: seminars, conferences, professional training, concerts, party functions, weddings …

Magnificent period drawing rooms with sea views

The ground floor of the Chateau de la Crete comprises of a spacious entrance hall with a majestic stairway and three large interconnecting drawing rooms, all with superb sea views. They are dedicated to hosting your most prestigious meetings.

Wide vistas, fine woodwork, impressive fireplaces, high ceilings, parquet floors and refined décor … all combine to give an impression of charm and authenticity. The Jullouville and Saint-Pair salons lend themselves particularly well to conferences and seminars and are equipped with interactive video equipment.

A location for each type of event

Accommodation 150 bedrooms of 3 star or higher in nearby Granville

Three hours from Paris, easy access from the UK

• By train from Paris Montparnasse Vaugirard or motorway (A13 to Caen, then A84)

• 90 minutes by car from ferry ports of Cherbourg, Ouistreham and St Malo

• 80 minutes by car from airports at Caen and Dinard, Rennes a little further

• Helicopter landing site in the grounds and private airfield at Granville
  

An ideal departure point for your outings

• SEA CROSSINGS: The islands of Chausey (an hour), Jersey (hour and a half), excursions on a 3-masted boat.

• CULTURE: Fortified town, Christian Dior museum, Modern Art museum Anacreon, Museum of old Granville, tour of the abbeys.

• LEISURE: Marina with 1,000 berths, Aquarium, Zoo, restaurants
  

• SPORTS: Golf (magnificent 27 hole seaside links), sailing, tennis, riding, high ropes, mountain biking, karting, light aircraft, micro lighting, parachuting …

• RELAXATION: Thalossotherapy, casinos at Saint Pair and Granville, sea fishing, tour of the ramparts, coastal footpaths, crossing the bay of the Mont Saint-Michel on foot or horseback.
  

• GASTRONOMY: Lobster, scallops, clams, oysters, salt meadow lamb, cider, calvados, early season fruit and vegetables…