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from a geographical point of view, but, because it is under French jurisdiction, it is almost never mentioned in the context of the other
Channel Islands. There are no scheduled transport links between Chausey and the other Channel Islands, although between two and four daily shuttles link Chausey to
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to answer charges or forfeit all lands which he held in fee of the King of France. John refused to appear and, in 1204, Philip occupied continental
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purchased it and restored it between 1922 and 1924, with the result that it became known as Château
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