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Pointe-à-Pitre Essentials

Pointe-à-Pitre showcases the complex history of Guadeloupe through its colonial architecture and memorial sites. This selection includes the Mémorial ACTe, a Caribbean center dedicated to the history of the slave trade, and the 19th-century Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul Church, notable for its iron-framed structure designed to withstand earthquakes. Explore the city’s commercial heritage at the iron-built Marché Central and the industrial ruins of the Darboussier sugar factory, or visit the birthplace of Nobel Prize-winning poet Saint-John-Perse in a restored colonial mansion.

Pointe-à-Pitre Essentials — Carte
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Mémorial ACTe

Caribbean center dedicated to the history of the slave trade and slavery. The museum features a 240-meter-long silver lattice facade and permanent exhibitions on human rights.
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Maison natale de Saint-John-Perse

Birthplace of Nobel Prize-winning poet Saint-John-Perse. This 19th-century colonial wooden house features period furniture and exhibits dedicated to the writer's life and works.
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St. Pierre and Paul Church

Mighty Neo-Classical church built in 1843 is a local attraction for its original decorative interior.
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Schoelcher Museum

The museum is dedicated to an important personality, Victor Schoelcher, who helped abolish slavery. The building is beautiful.
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Marché central couvert

Also known as the Spice Market, this 1874 iron-framed structure is a central hub for Caribbean spices, local crafts, and traditional Creole products.
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Ancienne usine sucrière Darboussier

Former site of the largest sugar refinery in the Lesser Antilles. These 19th-century industrial ruins represent a significant era in Guadeloupe's economic and labor history.
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Capitainerie

Historic port authority building located on Quai Lardenoy at the entrance of the city's traditional harbor.
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Place de la Victoire

Historic public square lined with sandbox trees. Since the 18th century, it has served as the city's main gathering space and features several commemorative monuments.
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Hommage aux victimes de mai 1967

Large-scale mural by artist Philippe Thomarel commemorating the victims of the May 1967 social unrest and labor strikes.
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De la Darse Market

To get the most out of Creole atmosphere, come to haggle to this market. Fresh veggies and fruit picked in the morning.
Mémorial ACTe
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Maison natale de Saint-John-Perse
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St. Pierre and Paul Church

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