Jerbourg in St Martin
Destination Guide Guernsey

Operation Ambassador

Operation Ambassador was an operation carried out by British Commandos on 14–15 July 1940 within the context of the Second World War. It was the second raid by the newly formed British Commandos and was focused upon the German-occupied Channel island of Guernsey. The raiding party consisted of 40 men from the newly formed No. 3 Commando under the command of Lieutenant Colonel John Durnford-Slater, and 100 men of No.11 Independent Company under Major Ronnie Tod.

Located at 49.4228, -2.5307 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1940, 1940 in the United Kingdom, World War II British Commando raids, History of Guernsey, Military history of the Channel Islands during World War II, Battles of World War II involving the United Kingdom, Battles of World War II involving Germany

Sausmarez Manor

Sausmarez Manor is a historic house in Saint Martin's, Guernsey.

Located at 49.436, -2.547 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Visitor attractions in Guernsey, History of Guernsey, Buildings and structures in Guernsey, Sculpture gardens, trails and parks, Museums in Guernsey, Historic house museums, Manor houses

Hauteville House

Hauteville House is a house where Victor Hugo lived during his exile from France, located at 38 Rue Hauteville in St. Peter Port in Guernsey. In March 1927, the centenary year of Romanticism, Hugo's descendents Jeanne, Jean, Marguerite et François donated the house to the City of Paris. It currently houses an honorary consul to the French embassy at London and a Victor Hugo museum; house and garden are both open to the public.

Located at 49.4513, -2.5377 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Victor Hugo, Buildings and structures in Guernsey, Saint Peter Port

Artparks Sculpture Park

The Artparks Sculpture Park sculpture trail is located in Saint Martin's, Guernsey, Channel Islands, in the grounds of the historic Sausmarez Manor. It shows up to 200 mostly contemporary sculptures every year by approximately 70-80 artists from the United Kingdom and around the world. It was opened by Charles Saumarez Smith CBE, who at the time was the director of the National Portrait Gallery in London.

Located at 49.4355, -2.5473 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Sculpture gardens, trails and parks, Tourism in Guernsey, Museums in Guernsey, 1998 establishments in Guernsey, Art galleries established in 1998

Val des Terres Hill Climb

The Val des Terres Hill Climb is a hillclimbing competition held in St Peter Port, Guernsey. The course is 850 yards (777 m) in length. The track has hosted a round (latterly two rounds) of the British Hill Climb Championship.

Located at 49.4479, -2.5355 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Hillclimbs, Auto races in the United Kingdom, Sport in Guernsey

Jerbourg Point

Jerbourg Point or the Jerbourg Peninsula is the southeastern point of the Bailiwick of Guernsey in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy, lying within St Martin Parish. It marks the end of the east coast cliffs and beginning of the south coast cliffs. It provides scenic views of the Little Russel and many other islands.

Located at 49.4211, -2.53472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Geography of Guernsey

Doyle Monument

The Doyle Monument is located in Jerbourg Point in the southeastern point of the Bailiwick of Guernsey within St Martin Parish. It was built to honor Sir John Doyle (1756-1834), Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey 1803-1816, by the people of the island. The original monument, built in 1820, had the simple inscription, "Doyle - Gratitude". It was demolished by German engineers during the Occupation in the Second World War.

Located at 49.4269, -2.5342 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Monumental columns, Buildings and structures in Guernsey, Buildings and structures completed in 1953, Buildings and structures completed in 1820

Icart Point

Icart Point is a point of southern Guernsey, located west of Jerbourg Point and east of Petit Port, Moulin Huet and Saint's Bay. It contains a guardhouse. To the west is La Moye Point, separated from Icart Point by Icart Bay. It contains Saints Bay Hotel.

Located at 49.42, -2.56 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Geography of Guernsey