The deal has been hailed by French officials who have praised negotiators for not giving up.
Bertrand Sorre, a member of Emmanuel Macon’s La République En Marche! party, said: “Access is guaranteed to all fishermen who were fishing in this area until the end of April and during this period the final licenses will be awarded by the United Kingdom on proposals from the regional fisheries committees.”
In a post on Twitter, Ms Girardin said: “Perseverance pays off.
French fishermen can now land in Jersey (Image: GETTY)
A fishing boat in the territorial waters of Jersey (Image: GETTY)