Îles des Saintes

Attractions aux Saintes

Editor's Choice

This collection highlights the historical and geological landmarks of Les Saintes. It features the 19th-century Fort Napoléon, known for its museum and cactus gardens, alongside the ruins of Fort Joséphine on Îlet à Cabrit and Batterie Caroline. The list covers the archipelago’s volcanic topography, including the basaltic columns of Pain de Sucre and Le Chameau, the islands' highest point. Industrial and religious heritage are represented by the 18th-century pottery ruins on Terre-de-Bas and the stone-built Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption.

Editor's Choice — Carte

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Fort Napoléon des Saintes

Fort Napoléon is a fortification, located on Terre-de-Haut Island, in the Îles des Saintes, Guadeloupe.

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Ancienne poterie

Former 18th-century pottery factory located on the shores of Grand-Baie in Terre-de-Bas. The ruins include the remains of kilns and workshops once used for producing sugar molds and domestic ceramics.

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Sugar Loaf

The Îles des Saintes, also known as Les Saintes, is a group of small islands in the archipelago of Guadeloupe, an overseas department of…

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Model Tower

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

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Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

A colonial-style Catholic church constructed from local volcanic stone and wood. It features a distinctive bell tower and serves as the primary religious site for the community of Terre-de-Haut.

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Morne à Craie

A 148-meter peak on the western side of Terre-de-Haut. Unlike the surrounding volcanic terrain, this hill is characterized by its limestone composition and offers hiking paths with views of the bay.

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Batterie Caroline

Ruins of a 19th-century coastal defense battery situated on the eastern cliffs of Terre-de-Haut. The site provides a vantage point over Marigot Bay and the neighboring islands.

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Fort Joséphine

Located on the uninhabited Îlet à Cabrit, these 19th-century ruins include a former fortification and a lazaretto once used for maritime quarantine. The site offers panoramic views of the Saintes Bay.

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Chameau Hill

The highest peak in the archipelago at 309 meters. The summit is home to the Tour Modèle, a mid-19th-century signal tower, and provides 360-degree views of the entire Guadeloupe archipelago.