GR®223 - Saint-Martin-de-Bréhal - Bouillon

This 22 km stage has lots of different landscapes and atmospheres along the route. Starting in Saint-Martin de Bréhal, follow the promenade overlooking the blue flag beach to Coudeville-sur-Mer, then walk along the dunes to Donville-les-Bains. At low tide, the beaches here are dotted with stakes, known as “bouchots”, on which mussels are farmed (please don’t take any). You have a view of the Chausey Islands in the distance.
Head up the path towards Granville, via the Villa des Rhumbs with its breathtaking sea views. Take the opportunity to visit the Christian Dior Museum, with its themed exhibitions and gardens. Next, take the steps down the cliff to arrive at the Plat Gousset promenade and its beach which is very popular with locals. Visit this seaside resort known as the Monaco of the North, with its lovely restaurants and shops. Next to the casino, take the steps up to the Haute Ville, the old walled town. The path takes you round the Pointe du Roc to Cap Lihou, before going back down to the fishing harbour, commercial port and marina. This is where the ferries leave for the Chausey Islands.
The path continues on the other side of Granville. Head down towards Saint-Nicolas beach and walk by the sea (in case of very high tides, take the D911 instead.) Before the stream that flows across the beach, turn left onto Rue des Mielles then into Saint-Pair-sur-Mer. You’ll head away from the sea and uphill towards Kairon and finally Bouillon, the destination of this stage.