The pretty island stuck between two countries that the French love to visit
The pretty island getaway has become a hub for French Anglophiles, taken by its romantic, windswept coastlines and rich literary history.
French holidaymakers are flocking to a picturesque British dependency, known for its stunning beaches and grand historic homes.
Guernsey, a Channel Island, has long been a hub for French Anglophile travellers, taken by its romantic, windswept coastlines and rich literary history. Among the various opulent piles that dot the island is the former home of renowned author, playwright and French icon Victor Hugo.
Hugo arrived in Guernsey in 1855 whilst in exile during the reign of Napoleon III and wrote some of his most famous works in St Peter Port during his 15-year stay. His residence, which overlooks the old town of Sint Peter Port and Havelet Bay has become a point of pilgrimage.
Built on five floors, the eccentric homestead was furnished and decorated by the poet, and is filled with ornate wood panelling, striking colours and tapestries.
The island, which is also hugely popular with Britons, boasts various outdoor activities including biking, hiking, wild swimming with popular spots including the La Vallette Bathing Pools, which date back to the Victorian era.
The local cuisine is an intriguing mix of French staples and British fare, with restaurants along the seafront like Balthazar and Le Nautique things like fresh oysters, unctuous sauces with a UK twist.
Post-Brexit rules now mean French nationals have to present their passports to visit, having previously only needed to flash a national ID card.
But such is the mutual affinity between the island and its French guests, a new scheme has been introduced allowing them to make day trips to Guernsey and Jersey using just their IDs as before, The Telegraph reports.
It’s since been extended to the end of September, in response to rocketing numbers of French visitors.
Earlier this year, France launched a new direct flight route from Paris indicating a growing love among the French for the eccentric island.
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Several airlines operate flights to the island from regional and international airports across the UK.
These include London Gatwick, Edinburgh, Dublin, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Southampton and others, with flights taking as little as 40 minutes.
Travellers can also reach the island by car ferry or foot passenger ferry, with journeys taking as little as three hours from the UK.
