Victor Hugo’s House

There are probably many other reasons to visit Guernsey but the most visited attraction on the island is Victor Hugo’s House at 38 Hauteville House, St Peter Port; open most days. It’s important to book your conducted tour in advance as not all tours are necessarily in English. Be amazed at the decor – a unique creation in silk, china, mirrors, tapestries and wood, that embellish all four floors of this amazing place where Victor Hugo wrote many of his masterpieces during his self-imposed exile from the France of Napoleon III. The house and garden are substantial and look out over Havelet Bay and can be found after only a short walk (uphill) from the town. Very worthy of its inclusion among my Little Gems. Also worthy of mention is the Guernsey Museum / Art  Gallery located in Candie Gardens where, among the trees and flowers, is a statue of Victor Hugo.