St Ouen Travel Guide

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St Ouen featuring landscape views, a coastal town and general coastal views
St Ouen
St Ouen showing landscape views, farmland and general coastal views
St Ouen which includes general coastal views, a coastal town and landscape views
St Ouen which includes a beach, general coastal views and landscape views

Barracks and memorials are among the reminders of war scattered across the parish of the Grey Bellies, whose churches and beaches complete the picture.

Green cliffs, enchanting hamlets and sandy beaches shape the scenic terrain of St. Ouen. Far from the busy southern coastal towns, the parish has a serene, old-world ambiance with many historic vestiges and natural formations. Trace the history and lineage of this fascinating part of the island through its monuments and ramparts.

Among the most striking of the parish’s many bays is La Greve de Lecq, a sandy strip fringed by intriguing structures. Stroll along the Greve de Lecq Pier on the western end and take photos of the verdant bluffs framing the beach. Towering over the other side of the beach is the 18th-century Catel Fort, a popular wedding venue initially built to defend the area from French invasion.

As you move inland, stop at one of the cafés and restaurants for coffee or seafood. Reach the Greve de Lecq Barracks, where you can see the rooms of former soldiers and officers as well as the prison cells for drunk or disobedient soldiers.

Venture into the main village area of St. Ouen to see the Parish Hall, recognizable by the redbrick clock tower and bell enclosure. Inspect the war memorial in the forecourt area.

Travel to the northwestern tip of the island for the surviving ruins of the 14th-century Grosnez Castle. Use its arch as a photo frame for sea views. For a change of pace, head to the adjacent Les Landes Race Course in summer to watch the horses run.

Note that the locals are known as Grey Bellies, because their ancestors traditionally wore undyed sweaters, as opposed to the colored ones of neighboring parishes.

The area fills the northwestern promontory of Jersey, including the northern half of Les Mielles Nature Reserve. Its center is a 10-minute drive northwest from Jersey Airport. See some of the surrounding sights, such as Valley Adventure Centre, La Moye Golf Club and the Jersey War Tunnels.

St. Ouen brings military history to life in a serene setting.

Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa

Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa

5 out of 5
Esplanade, St. Helier, Jersey
The price is ₹24,108 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
₹24,108
₹25,314 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in St. Helier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Lovely staff, excellent food, very clean and situated perfectly for buses, restaurants and beaches."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa
The Savoy Jersey

The Savoy Jersey

4 out of 5
Rouge Bouillon, St. Helier, Jersey
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in St. Helier. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"We liked the cleanliness of the hotel and you were topped up every day with coffee milk & tea in your room. The only thing that annoyed me was the noisy seagulls that kept waking me up 😅which of course nothing can be done about that😅"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

The Savoy Jersey
Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Jersey

Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Jersey

4 out of 5
Rue de l'Etau, St. Helier, Jersey
The price is ₹21,796 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹21,796
₹22,886 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in St. Helier. Enjoy free parking, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Hotel stay
"Wonderful stay. Fantastic view over the marina. Breakfast excellent plenty of choice. Free apples and water by reception. Staff very helpful and friendly. Has a lovely swimming pool although on the small size. A good sauna and steam room good opening times and good view over the water. Hotel great ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Jersey
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Liberty Wharf Apartments

Liberty Wharf Apartments

4 out of 5
The Esplanade, St. Helier, Jersey
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in St. Helier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (279 reviews)
Excellent location
"Lovely, roomy, clean apartment within easy reach of shops and restaurants. Bus station literally on the doorstep, which gives you access to the whole island. Apartment had everything you would like to see for self catering Clean linen and comfy sofa bed and bed"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Liberty Wharf Apartments
SACO Jersey Merlin House

SACO Jersey Merlin House

4 out of 5
Pier Road, St. Helier, Jersey
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in St. Helier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (141 reviews)
"Great hotel in a great location"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

SACO Jersey Merlin House
The Uplands Serviced Apartments

The Uplands Serviced Apartments

3 out of 5
St. John's Road, Mont à L'abbe Uplands Drive, St. Helier
Stay at this 3-star apartment in St. Helier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (94 reviews)
Uplands apartments.
"Can’t fault this apartmentand especially the help and attention from Peter. Full marks and well recommended."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

The Uplands Serviced Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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