Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine April 2017 | Page 253

Museum at Fort
Napoléon
Built in the 19th century, this fort sits
on top of a hill in Terre-de-Haut. Its
well-organized exhibits gives a clear
picture of the island’s colourful history.
There’s a beautiful botanical garden
and while strolling through, you may
just see an iguana or two. The view of
Bourg des Saintes from this vantage
point is breath-taking and from here
you can also see Marie-Galante and La
Désirade on a clear day.
Port Louis
Port Louis is a small, quiet town in north-east
Grande-Terre. Its colourful wooden houses
with residents sometimes sitting on the
doorsteps to avoid the heat indoors, gives
the town a lovely authentic feel. Here you’ll
find one of the most beautiful beaches in
Guadeloupe, Anse du Souffleur beach. It’s a
lovely place for a picnic or you can just relax
on the pristine white sand while getting
much-needed respite from the sun under a
grape tree.
© Guadeloupe Islands Tourist Board
Photo Credit: Tripadvisor Traveller
Jacques Cousteau’s
Underwater Reserve
Off the coast of Basse-Terre lies this
protected marine reserve considered
to be one of the best diving sites in
the Caribbean. You can explore it by
snorkeling, scuba diving or on one of the
area’s glass-bottomed boats. It’s simply
beautiful - coral reef sponges, sea urchins,
a rare sighting of a nurse shark , turtles,
lobsters, eels, seahorses and more. A
statue of Jacques Cousteau also rests
calmly underwater in the company of the
spectacular marine life.
Phot Credit: www.guadeloupe-islands.com
© Guadeloupe Islands Tourist Board