Holidays in St. Peter Port
Rising steeply from its picturesque harbour, Guernsey's capital city has been a busy entrepôt since Roman times. Her deep, safe anchorage and relative remoteness from France made St Peter Port the Channel Islands' premier port, graced by the wealth of ship builders, privateers and merchant adventurers. Georgian and Regency styles were enriched by an influx of French emigrés, including Victor Hugo, whose influences included Parisian-style urinoirs and the classic 'Les Miserables'. Today the town is a captivating blend of styles, framed by a tumble of terraces and tiered gardens, criss-crossed by worn steps and hidden alleys.
Shopping in St Peter Port is an experience you do not want to miss. Electronic and photographic equipment, jewellery and perfume are all good, low duty buys, along with wines, spirits and tobacco and of course the famous Guernsey jumper. Small boutiques offer exclusive clothes, shoes and leather goods, whilst the Old Quarter is the place to find antiques. But take time to just look around you. After all, this is the Channel Islands' most beautiful town.
PTGH wish to thank Guernsey Tourism for their help in providing some of
the above information.
01/01/2008
