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.

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.

Murat Mill

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

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.

Fort L'Olive - centre de broderie

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

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.

Model Tower

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

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.