1113: According to legend, the discovery in the nets of a fisherman, a statue of the Virgin, is received as a sign of heaven. A chapel is erected in his honor.
1143: Creation of Notre Dame parish.
1440: The construction of the Church of Notre-Dame-du-Cap-Lihou by the English began, but hardly the foundations were dug out of France by Charles VII. The construction will be spread over 3 centuries. The bell tower dates from the 15th century.
1641 - 1688: Continuation of the construction of the church: choir, nave, chapels.
1660 - 1662: We make the pretty organ case.
1767: Elevation of the imposing Louis XIII style facade.
1771: Addition of the sacristy to the church.
1908: Baptism of Christian Dior in the church.
1916: The church of Notre-Dame is classified Historic Monument by Lucien Dior, mayor of Granville.
1950: To commemorate the Liberation, establishment of the 1st Great Pardon of the sea (last Sunday of July).
1989: Buffet d'orgues classified Historic Monument.
For this walk, Granville 360 ° offers you to accompany you and to comment on the history of the church of Our Lady of the Cape Lihou, on the Upper Town fortified. Discovery of this pedestrian area, on the historical site intramural of the corsair city.