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…
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…
Guernsey
This museum is an enjoyable stampede through the millennia-old history of Guernsey: home to Neolithic farmers, strategic Roman port, Norman stronghold,…
Guernsey
Founded by a local who experienced Nazi occupation as a child, this fascinating museum walks you through Guernsey's wartime experience. Among ample…
Guernsey
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…
Guernsey
This 19th-century Martello tower is home to an entertaining museum, dedicated to all those ships that have unsuccessfully navigated Guernsey's treacherous…
Guernsey
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…
Guernsey
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,…
La Vallette Underground Military Museum
Guernsey
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…
Guernsey
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…
Guernsey
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…
Guernsey
Housed inside what was originally a Victorian tram tunnel and then German fortifications during WWII, this little aquarium is an excellent introduction to…
Guernsey
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…
Guernsey
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…
German Military Underground Hospital
Guernsey
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…
Guernsey
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…
Guernsey
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…
Guernsey
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…
Guernsey
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…
Guernsey
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…
Guernsey
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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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…
Guernsey
Of particular interest to military history buffs, this squat, round fort sits on a promontory overlooking Vazon Bay. Its earlier sections, such as the…
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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…
Guernsey
Overlooking the Grand Havre Bay on Guernsey's north coast, this fully restored 18th-century tower features displays on the island's Napoleonic-era…
Guernsey
Watched over by a Napoleonic-era loophole tower, this sheltered cove is a favourite with sunbathers, swimmers and kayakers.
Guernsey
This long, sandy crescent is sheltered enough for swimming and is popular with families.
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