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Jersey - Accommodation in
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A tiny island packed with history, tradition and a
spirit of independence, Jersey combines the best of
British with a slice of French thrown in for good
measure. One of the Channel Islands, it is no more than
a dot in the Atlantic Ocean, lying 100 miles from
mainland England and just 14 miles from the coast of
France. And although its official language is French,
Jersey is governed by Britain and boasts its own
parliament, the States of Jersey.
The two countries have fought over it for centuries but
today, thankfully, it is a vibrant, tourist hot-spot,
renowned for its beaches, rugged cliffs, harbour views,
castles, short-horned cattle and famous zoo. Covering a
mere 45 square miles, or 72 square kilometres, it boasts
a lush, fertile landscape that nurtures one of its main
economic money-spinners, agriculture.
Made popular by the television series Bergerac, it was
playing host to sun-seekers long before the show’s
scripts were written. In fact, it has more sunshine than
the rest of the British Isles and, thanks to the Gulf
Stream, a climate that tends to be milder throughout the
year.
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Half of Jersey’s population live in
the capital, St Helier, whose many attractions include
an ancient hermitage, accessible only at low tide, and
historic Elizabeth Castle, named in honour of Elizabeth
1 by the island’s then governor, Sir Walter Raleigh.
The city’s Royal Square was the scene in the late 18th
century of the Battle of Jersey - and the last time
France tried to seize the island. The focal point of St
Helier, however, is Liberation Square where a sculpture
was erected in 1995 to mark the 50th anniversary of the
island being occupied in war-time by the Nazis |
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As well as offering opportunities
for every manner of outdoor pursuit – from walking and
riding to cycling to sightseeing – Jersey is noted for
its maritime heritage and is a paradise for both
yachtsmen and enthusiasts of water-based sports.
Once occupied by the Romans who named it Caesarea,
Jersey was created, along with the rest of the Channel
Islands, after the Ice Age around 8,000 BC.
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Whatever type of accommodation you
need in Jersey, you should find it from here.
If there is an establishment we have missed or you can
recommend, please
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