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Historic Churches

Explore the architectural and spiritual history of Basse-Terre through its significant Catholic sites. The list features the 18th-century Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a French national monument built with volcanic stone. Other notable locations include the serene Church of Notre-Dame du Mont-Carmel and the Carmel Notre-Dame de la Résurrection monastery. In the surrounding hills, the Saint-Augustin church and the Chapelle du Vœu-de-Matouba offer insights into the religious life and colonial-era heritage of this Caribbean capital.