After normandy was lost by the kings of england in the 13th century, and the ducal title surrendered to france, jersey remained loyal to the english crown, though it never became part of the kingdom of england. Escape to an island paradise in an hour or less by plane from over 20 airports across the uk Jersey, british crown dependency and island, the largest and southernmost of the channel islands, lying south of england’s coast and 12 miles (19 km) west of the cotentin peninsula of france. Jersey sits in the bay of st malo, 14 miles (22 kilometres) from the french coast and 85 miles (137 kilometres) south of the english coast Jersey is the biggest of the channel islands. Looking for things to do in jersey today
Explore everything going on in jersey from events to tours to attractions and more. All you need to know about jersey Jersey is nestled in the english channel, just 14 miles (22km) off the coast of france Despite its compact size, measuring just nine miles by five, it is the largest of the channel islands and boasts a rich and varied landscape. Early inhabitation is evidenced by various neolithic monuments and hoards In the 10th century, jersey became part of normandy.
It lies 14 miles (23 km) west of the cherbourg peninsula of france in the bay of st malo, rather than in the channel proper. Jersey is famous for its milk (from jersey cows) and its potatoes (called jersey royals) Jersey's newspaper is called the jersey evening post which has been printed since 1890. A slice of paradise just a hop from home, with a twist of the unexpected.
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