Saturday, 9 January 2010

The Minquiers

The Minquiers are a group of islands and rocks situated 9 miles south of Jersey forming part of the Bailiwick of Jersey. They are administratively part of the Parish of Grouville.

The islands have no permanent inhabitants, though fishermen, vraic collectors, yachtmen and even sometimes canoeists make summer landfall.

The most significant islands in the group are:

  • Maîtresse Île / Maîtr' Île
  • Les Maisons;

Others include:

  • Le Niêsant
  • Les Faucheurs
  • La Haute Grune.
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