La Paillote de la Perle (Plage de la Perle Riflet, Deshaies, Basse-Terre) – this charming beachside restaurant serves Creole dishes and delicious cocktais and rum drinks. This, along with some local entertainment during the evening.
Les Saintes (islands) — Les Saintes consists of two inhabited islands, Terre-de-Haut (5 km2) and Terre-de-Bas (8 km2), and seven islets. The first European inhabitants of Les Saintes were Bretons and Normans. Fort Napoléon has a panoramic view and beautiful exotic gardens in what used to be the fort’s ramparts. Baie des Saintes in Terre-de-Haut […]
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 […]
Given the small size of the island of Guadeloupe (and the limited development of the road system), the following are the only real means to getting around: Car Various car rental agencies (from well-known ones like Avis and Budget) to local outfits are available at both Guadeloupe’s airport. Antilles Auto: 0690 50 46 93Avis: 0820 […]
La Grand Bleu (La Toubana Hotel & Spa, B.P. 63 – Fonds Thezan, Sainte-Anne, Grande-Terre) – this seaside restaurant, located within the luxury La Toubana Hotel, is perfect for romantic couples and those looking for open air ambience. Along with the French & Caribbean dishes, and lobster specials, there is live music, especially on Thursday […]
La Savane (Blvd. des Poissonniers, Deshaie, Basse-Terre) – located at Deshaies Bay on northeast coast of Basse-Terre, this spacious and modestly decorated restaurant offers tasty beef and seafood dishes with French and Creole influences.