5 Must-Do Activities in Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe is one of the Caribbean’s under-the-radar destinations, set between Dominica and Antigua in the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles. In-the-know visitors come to enjoy it’s sailing culture, quiet beaches, French Caribbean cuisine and Creole heritage. There is much more to uncover as well. What follows are five things everyone should do when visiting Guadeloupe—the “Pearl of the French Caribbean.”
1. Attend a Cultural Festival
Guadeloupe has a colorful history, a mélange of cultures and customs.
The best way to celebrate its storied past is to time your visit with a cultural festival, such as Fête des Cuisinieres.
Each August, female chefs take to the streets in festive aprons and madras headscarves in celebration of St. Lawrence, the patron saint of cooks. They sing traditional songs, ring dinner bells and spread the love, by sharing their home cooking with newfound friends.
2. Go Rum Tasting
Guadeloupians are serious about rum, so make a point to head to one of its nine distilleries for a tasting and a tour. We chose Domaine de Bellevue on Marie Galant to sample the islands famous Planteurs punch, rum creme and oak barrel-aged rums. My favorite was the Coconut Punch rum, which combined the creaminess of a crème liquor (like Bailey’s Irish Crème) with the boldness of coconut. Rum tastings are offered every day and are free to visitors.
3. Try Creole Delicacies
Come hungry because the Creole food in Guadeloupe is outstanding. One of my favorite dishes, called a bokit, just tastes better when ordered from a food truck. This fried-bread sandwich includes the protein of your choice (conch, ham, grilled fish), a fried egg, tons of cheese and a spicy mayonnaise to tie all of the flavors together.
There are a lot of things you should do when you visit the scenic archipelago of Les Saintes, and trying a tourment d’amour should be one of them. The pastry— filled with coconut, guava or banana—is baked fresh daily and available at the ferry docks. Just look for women carting around large, decorative baskets.
No trip to Guadeloupe would be complete without sampling the region’s signature appetizer, cod fritters with homemade dog sauce. Most restaurants will serve a version of this garlicy, fried dish, and it’s perfect for sharing with friends (who don’t mind if your breath stinks afterward). You can find the recipe and a how-to video here:
4. Visit a Coffee Plantation
Not a lot of people know that Guadeloupe is the oldest coffee-growing region in the Americas—its roots tracing back to 1726, when the first Arabica Typica coffee seeds were introduced. At Habitation La Grivelière, coffee is painstakingly made the traditional way, which will give you a new appreciation for each and every cup.
5. Photograph Pointe des Chateaux
The Atlantic Ocean collides with the Caribbean Sea at Pointe des Chateaux, and you’re going to want to bring your camera to capture its rugged beauty. These are the same sights that drew in Christopher Columbus in 1493, and now it’s your turn to discover them.
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Guadeloupe Tourist Attractions: 15 Top Places to Visit
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Pointe des Châteaux, Jardin Botanique de Deshaies, Petite Terre, Vert Intense, Les Saintes, La Soufriere Volcano, Parc des Mamelles, St. Anne Beach, Carbet Falls, La Desirade, Plage de Bois Jolan, Maison du Cacao, Memorial Acte, Plage Leroux, Fort Napoléon
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Guadeloupe - Walking around Pointe-a-Pitre (1/3) - 2017 4K
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October 2017 - In the video I am in the French Island in the Caribbean called Guadeloupe. I am in Pointe-à-Pitre. I walk from the port area to the middle of the city. This is video 1 of 3.
Octobre 2017 - Dans la vidéo, je suis dans l'île française dans les Caraïbes, appelée Guadeloupe. Je suis à Pointe-à-Pitre. Je marche de la zone portuaire au milieu de la ville. Ceci est la vidéo 1 sur 3.
Octubre de 2017 - En el video, estoy en la isla francesa del Caribe llamada Guadalupe. Estoy en Pointe-à-Pitre. Camino desde el área del puerto hasta el centro de la ciudad. Este es el video 1 de 3.
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Best Beaches on les îles de Guadeloupe, incl. Plage de La Caravelle
Caribbean Sea;
Les meilleures plages de la Guadeloupe dans la mer des Caraïbes:
1. Plage de Grande Anse, Deshaies
2. Club Med La Caravelle, Sainte Anne
3. Plage de la Datcha, Le Gosier
4. Plage du bourg, Sainte Anne
5. Plage anse à la Gourde, Saint-François
6. Plage de Bois Jolan, Sainte Anne
7. Plage de Gros Sable
8. plus hotel: Le Relais du Moulin, hôtel de charme & spa
driving through Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe in a narrated Viking sightseeing tour bus
This shows us driving through the town of Sainte-Anne on the French island of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean in a narrated Viking sightseeing bus on March 3, 2018. At this point we were headed back to our ship having already visited the market in St. Francois and Pointe des Chateaux. This video begins at the city limit on the eastern side and ends at the city limit on the western side.
Guadeloupe - French Caribbean Island - The People - 2017
In the video I am in the French Island in the Caribbean called Guadeloupe. I am in Pointe-à-Pitre the capital, and I walk from the port area to the middle of the city. This video is just highlights of my other videos that I will release in the future. This video is to highlight my interactions with some of the people.
Dans la vidéo, je suis dans l'île française dans les Caraïbes, appelée Guadeloupe. Je suis à Pointe-à-Pitre la capitale, et je marche de la zone portuaire jusqu'au milieu de la ville. Cette vidéo n'est que le résumé de mes autres vidéos que je publierai dans le futur. Cette vidéo est pour mettre en évidence mes interactions avec certaines personnes.
En el video estoy en la isla francesa en el Caribe llamada Guadalupe. Estoy en Pointe-à-Pitre, la capital, y camino desde el área del puerto hasta el centro de la ciudad. Este video es solo lo más destacado de mis otros videos que lanzaré en el futuro. Este video es para resaltar mis interacciones con algunas personas.
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Memorial ACTe (musée) - Pointe-à-Pitre - Guadeloupe
Petite vidéo de l'extérieur du Mémorial, filmer à l'intérieur étant strictement interdit. La vue est à couper le souffle et l'architecture du bâtiment est très réussie. Le musée en lui même vaut la visite, davantage centrée sur l'esclavage en générale que sur la traite négrière. La dernière partie parle de personnalité qui ont lutée contre l'esclavage ou la haine et de l'esclavage moderne (kidnapping, tourisme sexuel, vente d'organes...)
#Antilles #Guadeloupe la ville coloniale de Pointe a Pitre
( merci de noter la vidéo ) ABONNEZ-VOUS pour suivre l'évolution de ma chaine YouTube Commune française située dans le département de la Guadeloupe, Pointe à Pitre est située dans la rade faisant face à la mer des Caraïbes. Idéalement située, elle se trouve à la jonction entre la Basse Terre et la Haute Terre. Reconnue à l'international pour recevoir tous les quatre ans la célèbre course transatlantique de la Route du Rhum, c'est avant tout une ville à la biodiversité magnifique au climat caribéen qui favorise la culture de la canne à sucre et de la banane. C'est d'ailleurs ressource de revenus de la ville avec le tourisme. Cette biodiversité est aussi à l'origine de paysages édifiants où les hauteurs côtoient la mer, dans des explosions de couleurs caractéristiques de la faune et de la flore. Une sorte d'éden à découvrir pour le plus grand plaisir de vos yeux émerveillés.
Le bus permet de parcourir la ville de manière originale,
Un port de croisière, une marina exceptionnels situés en plein centre ville et un patrimoine historique et culturel remarquable aux racines coloniales comme sur la Place de la Victoire. Puisque vous pouvez visiter tout ça à pieds, faites un crochet par les marchés de toutes les couleurs comme le marché de la Darse, le marché aux fleurs, le marché de Man Réau..vous pourrez faire des randonnées à pieds, à vélo ou à cheval en passant par le parc national de la Guadeloupe (Thank you to note the video) SUBSCRIBE to monitor my French Commune YouTube channel located in the department of Guadeloupe, Pointe à Pitre is located in the Caribbean harbor facing the sea. Ideally located, it is at the junction between the Basse Terre and Terre Haute. Internationally recognized for receiving every four years the famous transatlantic race of the Route du Rhum, it is primarily a city of magnificent biodiversity Caribbean climate that encourages the cultivation of sugar cane and banana. This is also income resource of the city with tourism. This biodiversity is also responsible for inspiring landscapes where the hills alongside the sea, in explosions of color characteristics of the fauna and flora. A kind of paradise to discover the pleasure of your very eyes.
The bus to browse the city in an original way,
A cruise port, an exceptional marina located in the city center and historical and cultural heritage remarkable colonial roots as the Victory Square. Since you can see it all on foot, make a detour to the markets of all colors like Darse market, flower market, the Man Réau..vous market can rambles, cycling or horse through the National Park of Guadeloupe
Les sites touristiques incontournables de la Guadeloupe
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Travel guide about surfing in Guadeloupe - Gwada Stylez
Gwada Stylez was our first travel production and lead us to beautiful Caribbean island Guadeloupe. We started our trips to explore the island in terms of sightseeing and surfspots from a camp in Le Moule. Simon Gyot and Damien Charlon will show you where to find the right surfspot for you, no matter if you are beginner or pro - surf the ultimate waves! But also the cultural aspects of this island are convincing. We integrated everything from hiking tours to volcanic waterfalls (Chutes du Carbet) to tours to historical war zones to shopping in the cities (Pointe a Pitre, Basse Terre City) and party (La Marina).
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Surfing:
Port-Louis, Anse-Bertrand, Le Moule, Anse Salabouelle, Le Helleux, Anse à la Barque
Sightseeing:
Pointe-à-Pitre, Chutes du Carbet, Basse-Terre, Fort L'Olive, Fort Louis Delgres, Rum Distillery Bellevue, Grand Anse, Route de la Traversée
Production-Date: January 2007
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