Arriving from St-François, visitors reach a residential district of Le Moule where a small road to the right leads to this beach, one of the area’s most agreeable with plenty of shade, picnic tables and huts, not to mention w/cs and showers.

Located in a former planter’s house, this welcoming little museum explains everything about the banana, its history, uses and economics. Nearby, the neighbouring plantation’s banana bunches are processed using a 3.5km-long cableway production line. A..

South Basse-Terre’s historic Carmel quarter is proud to have several remarkable buildings. On Place du Champ-d'Arbaud, note the Conseil Général and Palais de Justice buildings by early 20C architect Ali Tur , emphasising the authority of the colonia..

A bonifierie is a processing plant where coffee beans are separated from their pulp before drying. The Espérance plantation is an old 18C coffee estate; a rebuilt mill with its huge water wheel powers a “déceriseuse”, separating coffee beans from pul..

Built of volcanic rock in 1639, this is the oldest religious building in Guadeloupe. It was almost entirely reconstructed in 1720 after a fire. The most striking feature is its porch, the work of stonemasons from the Limousin, above which is the coat..

Café Chaulet is Guadeloupe’s main coffee brand, and the driving force behind this museum, where visitors can follow (thanks to explanatory panels) the story of coffee on the island since its introduction in 1720. The process of grain selection and th..

The museum has a magnificent collection of 4 000 specimens gathered from around the world. These are explained by an enthusiastic guide who provides plenty of surprising anecdotes on the lives of molluscs.

A visit here reveals the mysteries of the vanilla plant, a member of the orchid family, the pods of which rely on man for the individual pollination of each flower. From here, it is an easy stroll to the Saut d’Acomat waterfall.

Saut d'Acomat is a waterfall cascading into a splendid natural pool of iridescent reflections, the ideal spot for a refreshing dip. It is easily reached on foot; resist the temptation to dive in, the rocks can be dangerous.

Dedicated to the orchid in all its multifarious varieties, this park has over 3 000 specimens, making it the second-largest such collection in the Caribbean. Their beauty enlivens a luxuriant garden comprising numerous tropical species. The park has ..

A dreamlike beach bringing every cliché to mind: pale sand, turquoise sea, coconut trees... Not far from Deshaies, this is the pride of Guadeloupe. While strolling on this long beach (the longest in the archipelago), don’t let children out of sight; ..

This beach between Deshaie and Sainte-Rose is the ideal spot for a swim and some chilling out in the sun. A lovely beach with a few restaurants; sea conditions vary from calm to rough (caution is advised).

Around Terre-de-Bas are some renowned dive sites suitable for beginners. Pointe du Gouvernail allows divers to follow a craggy overhang downwards. The rock-strewn bottom is home to abundant sealife: barracudas, angelfish, triggerfish and turtles. Fro..

Sec Pâté is renowned as one of the best dive sites in the Caribbean. This underwater mountain lies in the middle of the Les Saintes channel, and is consequently especially subject to winds and currents. Not for beginners.

Terre-de-Bas is one of the most peaceful spots in the Antilles. No scooters, few tourists; it is the ideal place to enjoy nature and the beaches. Grande-Anse is the island’s finest, its pale sand fringed by coconut trees. If spending a few days here,..

Founded in 1870, the distillery produces the famous Père Labat rum. Visitors can see the manufacturing process and buy products from the shop. Characterised by its unique bouquet, the aged rum is one of Guadeloupe’s finest.

On approaching Grand-Bourg from Capesterre, the beach appears, its long strip of sand bordered by coconuts and other trees. To the left, on the section of beach called troisième pont (third bridge), don’t miss the Éloi Chassela agro-marine museum. Th..

To the east of Beauséjour, a fairly challenging climb leads to this chapel, built in 1905, where the Good Friday procession would conclude. The view is magnificent, taking in the south coast of La Désirade and Beauséjour, the Petite-Terre islands a..

This is the pleasantest beach on the island and even has w/cs. Its name (meaning “blower”) refers equally to the winds and the whales, which pass offshore between January and March.