Historic sites in Guadeloupe

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.

Florian / CC-BY-SA

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.

Écomusée de Marie Galante / CC BY-SA 3.0

Murat Mill

This windmill will at any rate attract your attention! Seems out of place but given the strong winds, it actually makes sense.

Enrevseluj / CC BY-SA 4.0

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.

Florian / CC-BY-SA

Fort L'Olive - centre de broderie

Former coastal fortification that now houses a museum and embroidery center, showcasing traditional local crafts within historic ruins.

UHF / CC BY-SA 3.0

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.

Stéphane Batigne / CC BY 3.0

Model Tower

Terre-de-Haut Island is the easternmost island in the Îles des Saintes, part of the archipelago of Guadeloupe.

Christel Sordet / CC BY-SA 4.0

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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