8 days in Manche Itinerary

Get in touch with nature at Plage du Plat Gousset and Mont Saint-Michel Bay. Get some historical perspective at Mont Saint-Michel and Mausolee du Mont d'Huisnes. Step out of Granville with an excursion to Sport Evasion in Le Val-Saint-Pere--about 36 minutes away.

For reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Granville road trip planner.

Brussels, Belgium to Granville is an approximately 6.5-hour car ride. In August, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Cherbourg-Octeville.

Escape the urban bustle at Urville Nacqueville Beach and Cap Carteret. We've included these beaches for you: Baie d'Ecalgrain and Plage de Barneville.. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cherbourg-Octeville: Nez de Jobourg (in Jobourg), Sainte-Mere-Eglise (Church of Sainte-Mère-Église & Airborne Museum) and Sainte-Marie-du-Mont (Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach & Utah Beach). There's still lots to do: observe the fascinating underwater world at Cite de La Mare, have some family-friendly fun at ASK Circuit de La Hague, trek along Vallee des Moulins, and sample the fine beverages at Cidrerie Le Pere Mahieu.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read our Cherbourg-Octeville trip itinerary site.

You can drive from Granville to Cherbourg-Octeville in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. August in Cherbourg-Octeville sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive back home.