The British television program, Bergerac, is set on the island in and around the capital, St. Helier. Guernsey is the second largest island and its capital, St. Peter Port, was truly put on the map in 1855 when Victor Hugo was exiled from France and made his home at Hauteville House where he wrote Les Miserables. Renoir also painted a number of his masterpieces here. Today, Guernsey is a wonderfully cosmopolitan destination particularly loved by beach and watersport enthusiasts. Sark is only nine miles southeast of Guernsey.
Visitors travel by foot or bicycle.
Although only two square miles in area, Sark boasts almost 40 miles of picturesque coastline with many bays and coves, caves and deep crystal pools with deserted beaches. Herm is just a 20-minute boat ride away from St. Peter Port. With very few rooms for overnight guests, most visitors come for a day trip from Guernsey to spend a quiet, relaxing day at the beach. Jethou is separated from Herm at high tide by a narrow channel. It is privately owned and not open to the public.