Jersey

A British Crown Dependency in the English Channel that blends British and French flavors, with coastline, castles and good food.

Jersey is a British Crown Dependency in the English Channel, close to the coast of Normandy in France. It has its own government and laws and is not part of the United Kingdom. The island is divided into 12 parishes, with St Helier as its capital. Highlights include Elizabeth Castle, Mont Orgueil Castle, the Jersey War Tunnels (a WWII underground hospital), Durrell Wildlife Park, the surf bays of the west coast and the clifftop paths of the north; the coast, with its huge tidal range, is also distinctive. May to September has the most pleasant weather. The gateway is Jersey Airport, and ferries also connect to southern England and Saint-Malo in France.

Destinations

• Jersey (St Helier)

Itineraries

• Jersey Castles & Coast Long Weekend – Based in St Helier, use public buses to connect Jersey's tidal castles, WWII tunnels, and west coast lighthouse
• 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