Guernsey

A British Crown Dependency in the English Channel, with laid-back islands, clifftop paths and World War II relics.

The Bailiwick of Guernsey is a self-governing British Crown Dependency in the English Channel, close to the coast of Normandy, France. It is not part of the United Kingdom proper and includes the islands of Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm. The coastline is rugged, with scenic cliff paths and beaches. In the capital, St Peter Port, you can see the house where Victor Hugo lived in exile, and the islands are dotted with fortifications from the German occupation during World War II. Summer is the best time to visit. You can arrive by air at Guernsey Airport, or by ferry from ports in the UK and France.

Destinations

• Guernsey (St Peter Port)
• Sark

Itineraries

• Guernsey, Herm & Sark Island Hopping – Based in St Peter Port, explore Guernsey, take a day trip to Herm, and spend the night on car-free Sark
• Saint-Malo & Channel Islands Island-Hopping Loop – Depart from Saint-Malo in Brittany, island-hop through Jersey, Guernsey, Herm, and Sark, and return to France