Ferry from Granville to Jersey

Granville Guide

Located on the Cotentin Peninsular in the north west of France, the port town of Granville lies on the English Channel coast and at the mouth of the Bosq and Pointe du Roc. Built on reclaimed land from the sea is the lower town. The upper town is surrounded by 15th century ramparts. Overlooking the town is the Romanesque/early Gothic style church of Notre Dame du Cap Lihou which was built between 1441 and 1796. It is an imposing structure and is perhaps one of the reasons why the town has managed to retain its strong military and religious links to the past. Also in the town for visitors to enjoy is the Musee Christian Dior which is located in the fashion designer's childhood home, Villa Les Rhumbs, and also the town's museum which contains documents enabling visitors to learn about the history of the town over the centuries. Granville offers a number of activities to keep visitors entertained ranging from fishing to casinos. There are also plenty of waterfront restaurants serving excellent local produce including fresh locally caught seafood.

A ferry can be taken from Granville to Jersey in the Channel Islands with a journey time of around 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Jersey Guide

The town of St Helier is located on the island of Jersey which is one of the Channel Islands that are in the English Channel. St Helier is one of twelve parishes on the island and is the island's capital and largest town, with a population of around 30,000. The town takes its name from the 6th century Ascetic hermit, Helier, or Helerius. The hermit's feast day is marked by an annual municipal and ecumenical pilgrimage to the Hermitage on the 16th of July.

Popular with visitors is the Central Market, which is an indoor market on Beresford Street, which was opened in 1882 and has been declared a Site of Special Interest. The market has Victorian architecture on show which includes cast iron structures and an ornamental fountain.

Passenger facilities at the town's port include cafes, shops and duty free outlets. Ferry services operating from the port depart to destinations in France and England along with services to Guernsey. services to the UK travel to Poole, Weymouth and Portsmouth and to St Malo in France.