Also known as St. Peter's or Saint Peter in the Wood, the parish is known officially as St. Pierre du Bois. It is located in the western part of the island, bordering the parishes of Torteval, St. Saviour, Forest, and St. Andrew. A small village is situated near the centre of the mostly rural parish. The small island of Lihou lies off the coast of the parish, so near that one can walk to it at low tide.
The parish church is named St. Pierre du Bois, and it doubles as a war memorial. The south aisle is the oldest part of the existing church, having been built around 1375. The rest of the church was built in the 14th and 15th centuries. Today, it is furnished in the style of the Victorian Era, and an old seating chart from 1710 shows that the men and women entered through separate doors and sat in different parts of the church.
There is a large slab in the porch which is underneath the tower which appears to be the original altar stone. The church has records of baptisms, marriages, and funerals dating back to 1628.
Members of the Protestant Reformed Church of France, or French Calvinists, were also known as the Huguenots. They were inspired by John Calvin's writings circa 1530, and they would soon be persecuted. In 1572, the Massacre of St. Bartholomew created one wave of refugees, and the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685 created a second wave.
By 1699, more than 200,000 Huguenots had been run out of France. They settled all around Europe as well as North America and South Africa. And several thousand came to the Channel Islands due to the facts that the islanders were sympathetic to the plight of the refugees, and they spoke French.
Although many of the refugees settled in St. Pierre du Bois and other parts of Guernsey, most used it as a stopping place for a time, before moving on to the New World or elsewhere.
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The self-catering holiday apartments are located on the rural west coast of the island of Guernsey in St. Pierre du Bois, situated on three acres of private grounds. Its accommodations, which range from one to four bedroom apartments, are described in detail, including the tariff, special offers, and contacts.
http://www.beauvallon.co.uk/
The Granary is located in the Quanteraine Valley in St. Pierre du Bois, on the island and bailiwick of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands, offering three holiday apartments on the second floor of the restored old granary. The accommodations are described in detail, with photographs, availability information, contacts, and a blog.
http://www.thegranaryselfcatering.com/
The accommodations are set on an eleven-acre property on a hill in the parish of St. Peter in the Wood, offering sea view to the front. Its eight individually proportioned guest rooms are described and shown in pictures, and weekly tariffs are posted, although other arrangements are available.
https://lapointefarm.com
The converted 16th century Guernsey farm in the rural parish of St. Pierre du Bois offers five vacation cottages, situated next to the village green, its shops and post office. Each of the accommodations are described and shown in pictures, with tariffs and online booking capabilities.
http://www.lesbuttes.com/
The St. Pierre du Bois, Guernsey inn offers guest accommodations, a restaurant and a bar, known for its home-cooked meals and real ales. A downloadable brochure is available, along with a tariff chart and contact data.
http://www.thelongfrieinn.com/
The three vacation cottages that comprise Mille Fleurs are situated in the parish of St. Pierre du Bois, in the southwestern part of the island of Guernsey. The accommodations and amenities, which include a swimming pool and gardens, are described in detail, as well as in photographs. The tariff is posted, and enquiries may be made from the site.
http://www.millefleurs.co.uk/
Based at St. Pierre du Bois, Outdoor Guernsey operates regular kayak and year-round coasteering explorations around the coast, including corporate team-building and large group activities. Its services and activities are highlighted, with a calendar of events, pricing, and a blog.
https://outdoorguernsey.gg
St. Peter’s Parish and Douzaine, Guernsey is highlighted, including monthly events, an overview of parish properties, and information about parish constables, procurers, the the Douzaine, as well as meeting schedules, and permit procedures and requirements. Photographs and contacts are included.
https://stpierredubois.org
St. Pierre du Bois Floral Guernsey
Floral Guernsey is a program intended to improve the environment of the Bailiwick of Guernsey through conservation projects, planting schemes, recycling and sustainability projects, and it is also part of the larger Britain in Bloom program. Projects and accomplishments by the parish are documented, along with its fundraising and other activities.
https://www.stpierredubois-floral.com
Adjoining a 15th century farmhouse, the secluded four-star country cottage is located in St. Pierre du Bois in Guernsey, Channel Islands. Photographs and descriptions of the interior of the accommodations and garden are featured, with contacts and other features.
http://www.guernseycottage.com/Welcome.html
