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Les Fontaines Destination Guide
Explore Les Fontaines in Guernsey
Les Fontaines in the region of is a place in Guernsey - some 6 mi or ( 9 km ) West of St Peter Port , the country's capital city .
Time in Les Fontaines is now 04:41 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Guernsey " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: London, Cambridge, Bristol, Birmingham, and Dublin. Since you are here already, consider visiting London . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Les Fontaines ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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VisitGuernsey: Welcome To Guernsey
Nestling snugly in the bay of St Malo and 70 miles from mainland Britain, the Channel Island of Guernsey is a heady mix of French and British cultures. This collision of lifestyles has created a uniqu ..
Guernsey Heavy Landing in strong wind Dash 8
On 10th of December 2007 England was being battered by gale force winds and I had to travel to Guernsey on business. I can't say the flight started out smooth because it was bumpy right from the start ..
VisitGuernsey 2011 DVD - Full Version
VisitGuernsey DVD 2011 A heady mix of stunning scenery and the best of contemporary living, Guernsey is the perfect destination. Inspiring walks along the cliff paths, rambles through the rural interi ..
PA28 Landing at Guernsey Airport
Me Landing a PA28 into Guersney Airport ! Was a 90degree crosswind at 11kts too :) ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Fort Grey
Fort Grey, colloquially known as the "cup and saucer", is a Martello tower located on a rock in Rocquaine Bay in Saint Peter, Guernsey. The French name of the rock upon which the tower was built is the Château de Rocquaine (Castle of Rocquaine); in Guernésiais Châté dé Rocquoïne. It was said to be the site of local witches' Sabbaths.
Located at 49.43 -2.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Torteval, Guernsey
Torteval is the smallest of the ten parishes of Guernsey, situated in the Western Parishes region. Its name comes from the Guernésiais words for 'twisting valley'. The parish is split in two by the parish of St. Pierre du Bois, with the part in the east known as Torteval. The detached peninsula to the west is named Pleinmont-Torteval. It features the westernmost point in Guernsey, and a nature reserve.
Located at 49.43 -2.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Fort Saumarez
Fort Saumarez is a Martello tower in Saint Peter, Guernsey, on a headland that forms the northern tip of L'Erée and extends to the Lihou causeway. It was constructed in 1804 on the site of an existing battery after the onset of the Napoleonic Wars, and during the tenure (1803-1813) of Lieutenant Governor General Sir John Doyle.
Located at 49.46 -2.66 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Lihou
Not to be confused with Lihou Reef National Nature Reserve Lihou /ˈliːuː/ is a small tidal island that is part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, Channel Islands. It lies off the west coast of Guernsey and is the most westerly point in the Channel Islands. Coordinates: {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:49|27|38.16|N|2|40|4.44|W| | |name= }}. The island was bought by the States of Guernsey in January 1995.
Located at 49.46 -2.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Blanchelande College
Blanchelande College is an independent school for girls in Les Vauxbelets valley, Saint Andrew, Guernsey. In 2003, the school allowed admission of boys and girls to the Infant and Pre-School Department taking pupils from three to seven years old. The head teacher from 2011 will be Mr. Harland; the former headteacher was Mrs Le Page.
Located at 49.44 -2.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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