Sandy beach with a stone jetty and calm seaA white sandy beach stretches along a rocky coastline. A stone jetty with a white lighthouse juts into a calm turquoise sea. The sky is clear with a few white clouds. In the distance, green hills and a few houses can be seen.
©A peaceful beach with a stone jetty and turquoise sea.|Alderney Tourism
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Get away and go out to sea: Chausey and the Channel Islands

Do you want to get away from it all? Clear your mind ? Get a change of scenery? We recommend the Chausey archipelago as well as the Channel Islands which will allow you to travel just a few miles from our coast.

Explore the islands

Cruises and explorations

Bay with several boats and rocky islandsThe bay is filled with several boats of different sizes, sailing between rocky islands. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds. The vegetation around the bay is dense and green, with trees and bushes. The water is calm and reflects the colors of the sky.
©A serene view of the bay with boats sailing between rocky islands.
Chausey
Saint-Malo Castle with boats moored at the harborThe Saint-Malo Castle, a medieval fortress, stands on a hill overlooking the harbor. The stone ramparts, towers, and historic buildings are visible. Below, boats are moored along the quays, and traditional houses line the waterfront. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds.
©The Saint-Malo Castle overlooks the harbor with its impressive ramparts.|Dave Sellars
Channel islands
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Other ideas for outings

Row of colorful beach huts on a grassy hillA series of colorful beach huts are lined up on a grassy hill. Each hut has a distinct bright color, ranging from blue to red, green, and yellow. The sky is partially cloudy with dark clouds on the left and a clearer sky on the right, suggesting a sunset.
©A row of colorful beach huts lines a grassy hill.|Teddy Bear
Places to visit
Crowd attending a concert with bright and colorful lightsA large crowd of people is attending a night concert. Spotlights illuminate the stage with bright and colorful lights, creating a vibrant atmosphere. The audience is seen from behind, raising their hands and enjoying the show.
©An enthusiastic crowd enjoys the show under the bright lights.|Jim Prod
Events Agenda
A pot of mussels marinière with scallops and parsleyA black pot filled with mussels marinière, scallops, and parsley. Next to it, an empty black pot and glasses of water on a wooden table. Cutlery is placed next to the pots.
©A dish of mussels marinière served with bread and water.
Restaurants
Group of people learning to land sail on a beachSeveral people are gathered on a beach for a land sail lesson. Land sailers with yellow sails are visible, along with orange traffic cones. The sky is blue with some clouds, and the water is shallow near the shore. The participants are wearing light clothing and protective helmets.
©A group of people learning to land sail on a sunny beach.|Jim Prod
Leisure activities
Lively medieval market with colorful stalls and visitorsA stone castle courtyard with ancient stone walls and arches. Several colorful market stalls with awnings are scattered throughout the courtyard. Visitors are browsing the stalls, examining the goods. The sky is clear and blue, suggesting a sunny day.
©A lively medieval market in a stone castle courtyard.|Jim prod
Markets