St Peter Port Attractions
The narrow streets and alleyways of Guernsey's capital St Peter Port (pop. 16,000) climb steeply from the harbor to the highest point of the town, commanding a splendid view. Many of the houses are Regency in style, giving St Peter Port a pleasant old world air.
The town is a premier port of the Channel Islands. St Peter Port is noted for its shopping district, historic sites and leisure facilities. Popular activities include cycling, surfing, diving, fishing, bird watching and sailing.
The town is a premier port of the Channel Islands. St Peter Port is noted for its shopping district, historic sites and leisure facilities. Popular activities include cycling, surfing, diving, fishing, bird watching and sailing.
Castle Cornet
On a small island connected by the Castle Pier stands Castle Cornet, founded in 1150 but in its present form largely Elizabethan. Today it houses several museums, the Royal Guernsey Militia Museum, the Guernsey Maritime History Museum, a Royal Air Force Museum and the Art Gallery and Armory.
Hauteville House
From 1859 to 1870 Hauteville House was the home of the French writer Victor Hugo (1802-85), at the time a political refugee from France; it contains mementos of the poet and furniture of the period.
