Marie-Galante (island) — Marie-Galante’s culture and environment are still untouched by tourism. A.K.A. “Island of a Hundred Windmills”, this island is known for its beautiful beaches. Nicknamed “La Grande Gallette” (the big pancake) because of its round shape, the sugar cane and rum industries have dominated the lives of its residents—the island’s rum is the […]
Musée Schoelcher (24 rue Peynier, Pointe-à-Pitre, Grande-Terre)—this museum in Pointe-à-Pitre’s is in honor of the Alsace, France native who was behind the movement to abolish slavery in the French West Indies during the 19th century. This museum ‘s exhibit traces his life and work, as well as displaying some of his personal possessions. Admission: €2 […]
Pays de la Canne (Ancienne Usine de Beauport, Port-Louis, Grande-Terre) — Port-Louis, the storied capital of Guadeloupe’s sugar cane industry, is home to Pays de la Canne—a refurbished sugar cane plant where all the mysteries behind transforming cane into sugar are revealed. Take a fun and educational tour of the cultural and scientific centre, sample […]
Rum Museum and Insect Collection (Belle Vue, Sainte-Rose, Basse-Terre) – visitors can go to the Reimonenq Distillery and the Rum Museum to learn the secrets behind making this world-renowned, history-rich spirit and why not wet your whistle while you’re at it! This is a “must see” destination for rum lovers everywhere. This distillery makes various […]
Séverin Estate / Domaine de Séverin (Sainte-Rose, Basse-Terre) — the Séverin family has been distilling rum in Sainte-Rose, north of Basse-Terre, since 1927. Their 50-proof white rum earned Gold at Paris’s Concours Général Agricole in 2007. Open to the public, the estate is a great place to learn about how local rum is made—from growing […]
Anse du Souffleur Beach (Port Louis, Grand-Terre) – this is one of Guadeloupe’s most beautiful beaches, nestled in the authentic little village of Port-Louis. Anse du Souffleur Beach offers golden sand and azure waters, as well as a vast picnic area complete with public barbecues that is typically less crowded during the week.
Bas-du-Fort (Pointe-a-Pitre, Grande-Terre) – this district’s two shopping areas are the Cora Shopping Center and the marina – over 20 shop and some restaurants are located there. Some of them are right on the water.
Américano Café (2 Ave. Hégésippe Ibene, Sainte-Anne, Grande-Terre) – this is a lively beachside bar that plays various forms of music – even from the American 1960s.
Auberge Les Petits Saints aux Anacardiers (Terre-De-Haut, Îles Des Saintes) – this is a local hotel restaurant which serves various French, Caribbean and seafood dishes, along with Asian noodle items. Among regular diners, this restaurant is best known for its smoked kingfish dish. The only pitfall is that the hotel and restaurant are closed in […]
Deshaies Botanical Gardens/Jardins Botanique de Deshaies (Deshaies, Basse-Terre) — Spread out over two and a half acres of property formerly owned by the famed French comedian Coluche, the incredible local flora sits against the backdrop of the stunning Caribbean Sea. Along the flora, there are pink flamingos and parrots on site, as well as a […]