Historic Ruins & Windmills
Guadeloupe's landscape is dotted with remnants of its colonial past, from the stone windmills of Marie-Galante to the coastal fortifications of the Saintes. This collection features the ruins of the Petit Canal prison, the industrial heritage of the Murat and Bézard mills, and the 18th-century Sucrerie Roussel-Trianon. These sites provide insight into the island's sugar production history and military defenses, including battery ruins and pottery works that once fueled the regional economy.
A Ancienne Prison de Petit Canal
Ruined 19th-century prison structure where massive tree roots have grown through the masonry, reclaiming the former colonial detention site.
B Murat Mill
This windmill will at any rate attract your attention! Seems out of place but given the strong winds, it actually makes sense.
C Bézard Mill
Pinch yourself! No, you are not in Holland. This windmill is really situated in the tropical Guadeloupe.
ancienne batterie
Coastal ruins of a former military battery offering panoramic views over the Caribbean Sea.
E Fort L'Olive - centre de broderie
Former coastal fortification that now houses a museum and embroidery center, showcasing traditional local crafts within historic ruins.
F Ancienne poterie
Ruins of an 18th-century industrial pottery factory located on the shores of Grand-Baie on Terre-de-Bas island.
Moulin de Chassaing
Historic stone agricultural windmill located in the commune of Saint-François on the island of Grande-Terre.
H Model Tower
Terre-de-Haut Island is the easternmost island in the Îles des Saintes, part of the archipelago of Guadeloupe.
I Ancienne batterie de Canons
Former coastal defense site featuring remnants of old cannons and historic military stonework.
Sucrerie Roussel-Trianon
Remains of an 18th-century sugar estate including a manor house, stable, and factory ruins that represent Marie-Galante's plantation history.
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