Guernsey
Victor Hugo was exiled from France in 1851 after Napoleon III's coup, living on Guernsey from 1856-70. His exuberant home Hauteville House, where he wrote…
Must-see attractions in Guernsey
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This museum is an enjoyable stampede through the millennia-old history of Guernsey: home to Neolithic farmers, strategic Roman port, Norman stronghold,…
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Founded by a local who experienced Nazi occupation as a child, this fascinating museum walks you through Guernsey's wartime experience. Among ample…
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In the middle of the vast, landscaped Sausmarez Park, this excellent museum is an enjoyable romp through Guernsey life a hundred years ago. Walk through a…
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Standing sentinel over Saint Peter Port for over 800 years, this wonderfully intact castle has been a major player in every historical event to affect the…
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This 19th-century Martello tower is home to an entertaining museum, dedicated to all those ships that have unsuccessfully navigated Guernsey's treacherous…
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Home to one of Guernsey's most distinguished families for over 800 years, the manor is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of generations of adventurers,…
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La Vallette Underground Military Museum
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During WWII, these tunnels were created using Eastern European slave labour to be used as a refuelling station for German U-boats, though they were never…
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Remember how Asterix' friend Obelix used to carve and deliver menhirs? Well, the Gran'mère is an elaborately carved menhir carved around 4000 years ago…
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Linked to mainland Guernsey by a centuries-old causeway, passable only at low tide, the westernmost point in the Channel Islands is a haven for all manner…
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Housed inside what was originally a Victorian tram tunnel and then German fortifications during WWII, this little aquarium is an excellent introduction to…
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A kaleidoscopic wonder of bright ceramic shards and seashells, this tiny chapel is a small-scale replica of the basilica and grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes…
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Don't let its low-key appearance fool you: at this bunker complex, the German Naval Commander handled the most important radio communications by the…
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German Military Underground Hospital
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Construction work on this huge tunnel complex, covering some 7000 sq metres, began in 1944, when the D-Day landings heralded German defeat and potentially…
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When this large, complex Neolithic grave, built around 5000 years ago, was excavated, human remains, ceramics and a copper dagger were found here. You'll…
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In the village of Perelle, this tiny chapel dates back to 1394. If you find it unlocked, you can see the remains of frescoes depicting The Last Supper…
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The so-called 'Cave of the Fairies' is a prehistoric passage grave, dating back to around 3000 BC, and in use as a place of burial for at least a thousand…
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The southeastern tip of Guernsey provides great views of the Normandy coast, Jersey, Sark and Herm on a clear day. Head to the southernmost tip for a look…
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This Neolithic passage tomb dates back to around 4000 BC; human remains, flint arrowheads and pottery were found inside. The tomb gets a (dis)honourable…
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This gorgeous sheltered cove is reachable via a flight of 270 – count 'em! – steps just off the west side of Jerbourg Point. If you don't mind the climb…
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The caves and rock formations of this pretty cove have inspired at least one French impressionist painter. Even if it doesn't inspire you to pick up a…
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Overlooking the Grand Havre Bay on Guernsey's north coast, this fully restored 18th-century tower features displays on the island's Napoleonic-era…
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Watched over by a Napoleonic-era loophole tower, this sheltered cove is a favourite with sunbathers, swimmers and kayakers.
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This long, sandy crescent is sheltered enough for swimming and is popular with families.
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Worth seeking out if you're a military history buff, this five-storey tower was built as part of the Nazi fortifications, designed to turn the Channel…
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As part of Guernsey's Millennium celebrations, 215 of its residents stitched 10 tapestry panels that showcase 1000 years of the island's history. Look out…
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Of particular interest to military history buffs, this squat, round fort sits on a promontory overlooking Vazon Bay. Its earlier sections, such as the…
