A Historical Travel Guide to Guernsey

Ready for a fascinating journey through time? Here, we don't merely visit places; we plunge into different eras.

Castle Cornet

Our journey begins with Castle Cornet, standing tall at Castle Emplacement, St Peter Port, GY1 1AU (a 15-minute drive from Guernsey Airport). Now a museum, this medieval fortress boasts five fascinating museums and period gardens. The noon-day gun fired by soldiers in historic uniform is a crowd favorite, but remember not to stand too close - the shock might just send your hat flying!

Hauteville House

Next, we'll wander to 38 Rue Hauteville, St Peter Port, GY1 1DG, where the charming Hauteville House awaits. A mere 4-minute drive from Castle Cornet, this was Victor Hugo's sanctuary during his exile. The house is as eccentric as its previous occupant - think mirrored ceilings, gothic decor, and even a garden with a view that had Hugo declaring, "I have the sea at my feet and the whole archipelago beneath my eyes."

The German Occupation Museum

From Hauteville House, we head to the German Occupation Museum at Les Houards, Forest, GY8 0BG. Here, you'll witness the island's resilience under five years of wartime occupation.

Dolmen de Dehus

Finally, step into the Neolithic Age at Dolmen de Dehus. Located at Rue des Dehus, Vale, GY3 5PR, it's a 14-minute drive from the German Occupation Museum. This prehistoric burial site houses the mysterious 'Le Gardien du Tombeau', a figure etched into one of the tomb's capstones. It's a place where one can almost feel the hum of ancient history underfoot - although that might just be the thrill of standing in a 4,000-year-old site.

Here, history doesn't merely exist; it lives, breathes, and invites you into its fascinating tales. Happy traveling!