St. Peter Port is a charming fishing village with narrow streets which lead uphill from the harbor. The pulpit of the church dates from the 12th Century, the chapel from the 15th Century. Above is the Halles of Roland Guille-all library. The nearby ancient Cornet Castle overlooks the harbor and has been since the time of the Normans to 2 World War II often used as a military base. In the castle, a military museum is housed, and the surrounding flower gardens are especially beautiful. The island museum in Candie’s also worth seeing.
The Hauteville House is situated on a hill on the south side of St. Peter Port, 1855-1870, and was residence of the French writer Victor Hugo. Hugo’s statue stands in Candie Gardens, the oak planted by him is now a symbol of European unity. In the small botanical garden of tropical plants thrive under the open sky, trees and shrubs. Saumarez Park in the north of the island are in the historical folklore museum of agricultural equipment and furniture from the Victorian times to visit.
Particularly interesting are the dolmens (prehistoric tombs) scattered throughout the island, such as the Dhus Dolmen near the marina of Vale, La Varde Dolmen LA ncresse on the Common, Le Creux Faies in Lere and La Catioroc on a mound above the Perelle Bay (according to legend, the witches meet the island).
The proud old castles include Ivy Castle near Le Bouet, a Norman fortress dating from before the conquest of England in 1066, and the secretive Castle Vale in St. Sampson, whose origin is uncertain. Remnants of fortifications from the Nazi occupation period have survived, most of them on the cliffs. The underground hospital in St Andrews is now a tourist attraction. The Occupation Museum in Forest provides a glimpse into life during the occupation period.
Inside the island there are many beautiful hiking trails. The Water lanes lead to the shore and are particularly valuable in Moulin Huet and Petit Bt a visit. The chapel at Les Vauxbelets is probably the smallest in the world here, only the priest and two spectators.
