St. Martin is the second highest parish in Guernsey, second only to Forest.
The parish church was consecrated in 1199. The gateway to that church is guarded by a female figure carved out of stone known as La Gran'mere du Chimquiere, translated to English, that means the grandmother of the century." This carving is more than 4,500 years old.
The statue has a large crack down the middle of its body. It is said that a church warden who disliked the idea of having a pagan statue in a Christian church smashed the statue. The parishioners cemented her back together, and she remained in the church. It is tradition to put flowers around the Gran'mere's neck for luck and fertility.
In the 1880s, the French impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir sat for hours painting the rocky scenery of Moulin Hue Bay. At the end of the summer, he had a total of fifteen paintings, most of which feature Moulin Hue Bay.
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Each year the organisation exhibits pieces of sculpture from a variety of sculptors from around the world, using a natural backdrop of wild sub-tropical gardens in St. Martin, Guernsey. Its web site displays the sculpture exhibited currently and in the past, along with other sculptures. Other resources include information on sculpture care, a glossary, and quotations.
http://www.artparks.co.uk/
Brouards is a florist business in St. Martin, Guernsey, providing flowers, funeral tributes, balloons, soft toys, chocolates and fruit baskets, if ordered in advance. Its location, contacts, and delivery information is presented, and an online shopping area is included.
http://www.brouardsflorist.co.uk/
Provides an overview of an apartment facility in Les Mouilpieds, St. Martin, Guernsey, in the Chamber Islands. Its location is shown on a map, and photographs depict the guest accommodations, with a description of its features, amenities and policies.
https://www.cottageguide.co.uk/lapompe/
An overview of the hotel is presented, including numerous photographs of the grounds and accommodations, as well as the restaurant. Also mentions various special offers at the hotel, an array of awards won, and nearby tourist attractions. A newsletter is also offered. Online booking is available, as are email and telephone contact information.
http://labarbariehotel.com
Located in the southern parish of St. Martin, Guernsey, the hotel is open year round, able to accommodate up to sixty-eight guests in a variety of rooms and suites, which are described here, along with its features and amenities, tariffs and special offers, location and contacts, including booking enquiries.
http://lavillettehotel.co.uk
Province of Guernsey & Alderney Freemasons in the Channel Islands
Freemasonry has been in Guernsey since 1753 and, although it is one of the smallest Provinces under the United Grand Lodge of England, in terms of percentage of the population, it is one of the strongest. Headquartered in the Masonic Centre in St. Martins, an introduction to the organisation is offered, along with a calendar of events and visitor information.
http://www.guernseymason.org.uk/
St. Martin's Parish Church, Guernsey
The 13th century church is located in the heart of the village of La Grande Rue in St. Martin's, Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. Its history, and an overview of the church's missions, programs and groups are featured, along with photographs, schedules, and contacts.
http://www.stmartinschurchguernsey.org/
Club information and photographs are presented, with player updates and team data for its senior teams, youth teams, and minis, as well as fixtures and results, training, and membership policies.
https://www.stmartinsac.com
Established in 1901, the school is a 3 form entry, educating students from age four through eleven. The school's features, a prospectus, dates and a staff directory are available, along with an outline of its curriculum, policies, and learning platform.
http://www.stmartins-school.co.uk/
