Upper towers
Harbour views.
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Mont Orgueil, French for «Mount Pride», is a medieval castle overlooking Gorey harbour on the east coast of Jersey, about 6.5 km in a straight line north-east of the capital, St Helier. English speakers also call it Gorey Castle. Excavations show that the granite rock it stands on was fortified as early as the Iron Age, with finds going back to the Neolithic. The castle was the seat of royal authority on the island throughout the Middle Ages and its main fortress until Elizabeth Castle was built in 1594, and it is now a Grade I listed building. Visitors climb through a series of gates, courtyards and stone stairways up to the highest towers, with exhibitions in its rooms telling the story of the castle and the island. The top looks over Gorey harbour and its colourful houses, and on clear days the coast of France can be seen across the sea. Entry is paid. The castle has many steps and narrow passages, so wear comfortable shoes, and afterwards stroll around Gorey harbour and its seafood restaurants below.
Harbour views.
Colourful houses.
Island history.
Gorey, St Martin, Jersey
Yes, on clear days.
Yes, so wear comfortable shoes.