8 Interesting Walking Distance Places To Visit In Guadeloupe's Pointe-à-Pitre

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Pointe-à-Pitre is a charming and lively city situated on the picturesque island of Grande-Terre, which is one of the beautiful islands of Guadeloupe.

With its rich cultural heritage, beautiful architecture, and bustling markets, the city offers a unique experience to its visitors.

Moreover, Pointe-à-Pitre is home to eight (8) incredible attractions that can be conveniently explored on foot.

These attractions are perfect for those visiting the city for a short period, including cruise ship passengers looking to explore the city's highlights during their stopover in Guadeloupe.

Whether you're interested in history, art, or nature, Pointe-à-Pitre has something to offer everyone.

Here are eight (8) interesting places you can visit in Pointe-à-Pitre that are within walking distance of each other:


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Place de la Victoire

The Place de la Victoire is the central square of Pointe-à-Pitre and is a great starting point for exploring the city.

It is surrounded by several historic buildings and colorful markets, making it a vibrant and lively place to visit.

The square is home to a statue of Admiral Félix Éboué, a prominent Guadeloupean who played a key role in the resistance against the Vichy government during World War II.

There are also several cafes and restaurants nearby where you can stop for a quick bite or a refreshing drink.

Photo credit: Guadeloupe Tourisme

Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul church

Located just a few blocks from Place de la Victoire, Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul church, built in 1807, was mostly destroyed during an earthquake in 1843.

To build the new structure, Alexandre Petit was commissioned, and he integrated as much of the original building as feasible, such as the Italianate façade and three expansive doorways.

The church reopened in 1853 but closed for repairs on multiple occasions due to natural disasters, such as the risk of collapse in 1865, an earthquake in 1897, and hurricanes in 1928, 1956, 1966, and 1989.

In 1871, the church added a metal-framed tower in the style of the Eiffel, and four (4) years later, the plasterwork on the vaults and ceiling finished.

The church has a basilica-style design featuring a central nave and can hold up to 3,000 worshippers.

Local artists Everard de Bérard and Budan were responsible for the interior decorations, including the Carrara marble altar.

The church features chapels at the end of each lateral nave and a U-shaped sacristy behind the choir.

In 1981, the church installed its organ, and the façade features niched statues of Saint Pierre and Saint Paul, surrounded by the four evangelists.

Schoelcher Museum (Musée Schœlcher)

The Schoelcher Museum, located in a beautiful 19th-century building, was once the home of Victor Schoelcher, a French abolitionist who played a key role in the abolition of slavery in the French colonies.

The museum is dedicated to the life and work of Schoelcher and includes exhibits on the history of slavery in Guadeloupe and the Caribbean.

Visitors can also see the original furnishings and artwork from the house, which are preserved as they were during Schoelcher's lifetime.

Photo credit: Guadeloupe Tourisme

Spice Market (Saint-Antoine Market)

The Spice Market is vibrant, colorful and a short walk from Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul church.

Here, visitors can explore the local culture and cuisine by browsing the stalls selling exotic spices, tropical fruits, and other local specialties.

The market is a great place to try new foods and experience the flavors of Guadeloupe.

Opens Monday to Saturday, 6-am to 3-pm.

Memorial ACTe (The Caribbean Slavery and Slave Trade Memorial Center)

The Memorial ACTe is a little further from the city center but within walking distance.

This museum highlights the history and legacy of slavery in the Caribbean. It features exhibits on the slave trade, the plantation system, and the resistance movements that emerged in response to slavery.

This impressive structure, characterized by its bold architectural lines, features silver roots enveloping a black granite box.

Spanning almost 4,000 square meters, the site includes a primary building with 1,700 square meters of permanent exhibition space, and 700 square meters of temporary exhibition space, a fine dining restaurant, a designated area for genealogical research, a multimedia library, and a flexible congress hall that accommodates up to 400 guests.

The museum also hosts cultural events and performances, making it a dynamic and engaging destination for visitors.

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La Darse

La Darse is a harbor on the outskirts of the city that is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.

The marina is home to several restaurants and cafes, making it a great place to relax and enjoy the sea breeze.

Visitors can also stroll along the waterfront and admire the yachts and sailboats in the harbor.

La Darse, which means dock or port, serves as the location for the daily fish market. Starting at dawn, boats from neighboring islands arrive, bearing an array of snappers, seabream, jobfish, bigeye scad, and different types of crayfish, all sold directly on the quay.

Adjacent to the fish market is the fruit and vegetable market, where trucks unload, and a diverse selection of produce, including guavas, passion fruit, pineapples, mangoes, bananas, various fig varieties, sweet potatoes, and taro, are sold by vendors.

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Memorial To The First Day

This memorial is located on the Darse, at the intersection of rue Duplessis.

The sculpture, made of beaten copper, was created by Indian visual artist Inderjeet Sahdev and was unveiled in December 2004 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first Indians' arrival in Guadeloupe.

The monument serves as a reminder of the arrival of the first Indian immigrants in Guadeloupe and pays tribute to those who contributed to the island's multicultural society.

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