Houmets

Les Houmets are tidal islands to the east of in the . Their name derives from a diminutive of hou, a Norman/Guernésiais word meaning islets.
Wikipedia
  • Locality
  • …lies at an elevation of around 10 metres (40 feet)
  • Description: islands east of Guernsey in the Channel Islands
  • Also known as
    “Hommet”
    “Hommets”
    “Houmet”
    “Les Houmets”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Saumarez Park and La Mare de Carteret High School.
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is the largest public park on the island of .
was a high school…
Sixtrap, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a multi-use sports stadium…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include St Andrew and St Peter Port.
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Saint Andrew is located in the centre of and… is situated 3 km south of Houmets.
Alistair Young, CC BY 2.0.
The Bailiwick of Guernsey is a group of islands in the English Channel, part of the . is situated 3½ km southeast of Houmets.
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The Bailiwick of Guernsey is a group of islands in the English Channel, part of the . is situated 4½ km south of Houmets.

Houmets

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Latitude
49.47667° or 49° 28′ 36″ north
Longitude
-2.57472° or 2° 34′ 29″ west
Open location code
8CXVFCGG+M4
Geo­Names ID
3042356
Wiki­data ID
Q2989562

Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Breton to Serbian—“Houmets” goes by many names.
  • Breton: “Les Houmets”
  • Dutch: “Houmets”
  • French: “Houmets”
  • French: “Les Houmets”
  • Italian: “Houmets”
  • Italian: “Les Houmets”
  • Japanese: “ウーメッツ島”
  • Portuguese: “Houmets”
  • Russian: “Уме”
  • Scottish Gaelic: “Les Houmets”
  • Serbian: “Les Houmets”
  • Serbian: “Ume”
  • Serbian: “Уме”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Les Genâts and Vingtaine de l’Epine.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Port Soif and Le Huet.

Guernsey: Highlights

Learn more about Sark and Alderney.
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