Écréhous

Écréhous
Native name:
Les Écréhous, Êcrého
Aerial view of the Écréhous.
Geography
LocationEnglish Channel
Coordinates49°16′59″N 1°55′59″W / 49.283°N 1.933°W / 49.283; -1.933
Major islandsMaîtr'Île
La Marmotchiéthe
Lé Bliantch'Île
Administration
Jersey
ParishSaint Martin, Jersey
Demographics
Population0
Official nameLes Écréhous & Les Dirouilles, Jersey
Designated2 February 2005
Reference no.1455

The Écréhous (French pronunciation: [ekʁeu]; or in Jèrriais: Êcrého) are a group of islands and rocks situated six miles (9.7 km) north-east of Jersey, and eight miles (13 km) from France. They form part of the Bailiwick of Jersey and are administratively part of the Parish of St Martin.