Guadeloupe : French Caribbean archipelago
Cultural promotion of Guadeloupe Archipelago for English-speakers
In Guadeloupe Archipelago, Easter is an important religious celebration as the archipelago is predominantly Roman Catholic. Indeed, Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. It also marks the...
As an Archipelago, Guadeloupe has an important marine life. For instance, there is a variety of beautiful shells in Guadeloupe beaches. Here is an introduction to the Associative Shell museum located in Pointe-Noire Township...
Today blog post is a brief introduction to the Associative Museum of traditions and Discovery of Marie-Galante Island called “Au mouillage”. “Au mouillage” exhibits different means of transport existing between Marie Galante Island and...
The Coconut house is a must see site when visiting Guadeloupe Archipelago. Located in Grande-Terre Island more precisely in Saint-François Township, the Coconut house is composed of a Souvenir shop and an Ecomuseum where...
Origin The cacao culture was adopted in Guadeloupe in the 17th century and still exists because it is relatively simple to produce even though the level of production is less important than the sugar...
Located in Gosier Township more precisely on the slope of “Bas-du-Fort”, the “Fleur d’Epée” fort was erected at the end of the 18th century between 1750 and 1763. The name comes from a famous soldier...
Marie-Galante Ecomuseum exists since 1976. The association called: “Inventory, traditions and popular arts” has organised an event in the island to collect simple and art items of everyday life and therefore it was the...
Located in the peak of a hill called “Mire” in “Terre de Haut Island”, “Napoléon Fort” was built in 1867. The name of the Fort comes from Napoléon III. Although it was a military...
“La Grivelière” is an historical place located in “Grande Rivière” valley, more precisely in the township of “Vieux-Habitants” in Basse-Terre Island. In 1761, it previous name was “Caféière Saint-Joseph” but few years later in 1843, it becomes...
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Guadeloupe Archipelago: French overseas territory
18 Dec, 2014
