Travel Guide
Jersey
A self-governing dependency of the United Kingdom, Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands, located in the English Channel between England and France. Jersey is under the sovereignty of the British Crown but is not part of the United Kingdom. Culturally, Jersey has a mix of British and French influences with the official languages as Jèrriais, English and French. The island is most known for its beaches, cliffside trails, inland valleys, historic castles and the Jersey War Tunnels complex.
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When & How to Travel
Best Time of Year
Shoulder season (May to June & September to October)
Visa Requirements
Visa free up to 6 months (EU & EEA citizens); others may need to apply
Currency
Pound Sterling (GBP, £) or Jersey Pound (JEP, £)
Key Phrases
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Bouônjour/À bétôt
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Oûi/N'a
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S'il te plaît/Mèrcie bein des fais
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