Itinerary Guadeloupe

Seasonality: June is the start of the wet season in Guadeloupe, meaning warm temperatures (average 27–30°C), lush landscapes, and occasional tropical showers. It’s less crowded, ideal for exploring culture and history with comfortable weather and good prices.

💰 Budget overview

Category	Amount
✈️ Transport	1600 USD
🏨 Accommodations	1050 USD
🧳 Gear	100 USD
🗺️ On-site	620 USD
Total	3370 USD

🗺️ Activities & landmarks

🇬🇵 Pointe-à-Pitre - 3 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🏛️ Musée Saint-John Perse ⭐⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Dedicated to the Nobel Prize-winning poet and colonial-era history. Housed in a beautiful Creole building downtown.
• [ ] 🏛️ Musée Schoelcher ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Museum about abolitionist Victor Schoelcher, documenting Guadeloupe’s abolition and emancipation history.
• [ ] 🏙️ Le Marché de la Darse ⭐⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Lively local market: spices, crafts, and street food—perfect to experience Guadeloupean culture. Visit in the morning for best ambiance.
• [ ] 🏛️ Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Iconic steel-frame cathedral; admire its unique architecture and local artwork.
• [ ] 🏙️ Place de la Victoire ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Main central square lined with colonial buildings and palm trees, great for people watching.
• [ ] 🌳 Parc Paysager du Calvaire ⭐ (~1h)
  • Shady green escape within the city; pleasant for a morning walk.
• [ ] 🏙️ Vieux Bourg ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Former fishing village, now a quiet suburb with colorful houses and folklore traditions.
• [ ] 🎨 Centre des Arts et de la Culture ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Modern space for local exhibitions and cultural events, often featuring Guadeloupean artists.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🍸 Le Damier Café ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Breezy bar/café with live Creole and zouk music some evenings. Casual, lively vibe.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍜 Marché de Saint-Antoine ⭐⭐⭐
  • Historic food market offering acras, bokits, and local jams. Prices: 5–12 USD for snacks/light meals.

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🏙️ Aquarium de la Guadeloupe (~1.5h)
  • Good rainy-day activity, especially if interested in local marine life.

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🇬🇵 Basse-Terre - 2 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🏛️ Fort Delgrès ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Historic fortress with panoramic views and exhibits about Napoleonic wars and slavery resistance.
• [ ] 🏛️ Maison du Patrimoine ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Heritage center detailing Basse-Terre city's development, architecture, and history.
• [ ] 🏙️ Centre-ville (Old Town) ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Stroll colonial streets: colorful facades, artisanal shops, historic courtyards.
• [ ] 🌳 Parc National de la Guadeloupe ⭐⭐⭐ (~4h)
  • Explore lush rainforest trails (like Cascade aux Ecrevisses), waterfalls, and unique biodiversity.
• [ ] 🌳 Soufrière Volcano (La Grande Soufrière) ⭐⭐ (~2.5h)
  • Hike part of the route; views from the lower trails, steam vents—a must for nature lovers!
• [ ] 🌳 Chutes du Carbet ⭐⭐ (~2.5h)
  • Series of spectacular waterfalls—some moderate walking required.
• [ ] 🏙️ Marché aux Epices ⭐ (~1h)
  • Spice market for souvenirs and local crafts.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🍸 Le Petit Paris ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Local bistro-style bar; enjoy ti-punch and contemporary Creole atmosphere.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍜 Chez Henri ⭐⭐⭐
  • Classic Creole cuisine—try colombo de poulet and fricassee. Dinner: 18–30 USD per person.

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🌳 Route de la Traversée Lookout (~0.5h)
  • Scenic forest drive—great panorama if you have a car.

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🇬🇵 Sainte-Anne & Le Gosier - 2 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🏖️ Plage de la Caravelle (Sainte-Anne) ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Iconic white-sand beach, clear waters, perfect for relaxing and swimming.
• [ ] 🏙️ Marché de Sainte-Anne ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Vibrant open-air market for spices, fruits, local crafts—Saturdays best.
• [ ] 🌳 Bois Jolan Beach ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Quieter alternative to Caravelle—shady trees, shallow water.
• [ ] 🏙️ Le Gosier Town Center ⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Explore local shops, bakeries, colonial ruins, and marina.
• [ ] 🏙️ Pointe de la Verdure ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Lively resort area—cafés, seaside promenade, casino.
• [ ] 🌳 Îlet du Gosier ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Tiny island a short boat ride from Le Gosier—snorkel, walk, lighthouse views.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🍸 La Rhumerie du Pirate ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Seaside rum bar with tastings and evening Creole music.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍜 L’Amer (Sainte-Anne) ⭐⭐⭐
  • Refined Creole cuisine and fresh seafood, sea views. Prices: 25–40 USD per person.

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🏙️ Casino du Gosier (~1–2h)
  • If you fancy a flutter or evening show.

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🎬 Films & series to watch

🇬🇵 Pointe-à-Pitre

• [ ] 🎬 Sugar Cane Alley (Rue Cases-Nègres) (1983) — ⭐ 7.5 — Coming-of-age drama about life in rural Guadeloupe. Amazon
• [ ] 📺 Death in Paradise (2011–ongoing) — ⭐ 7.8 — British-French crime series set on a fictional Caribbean island, filmed in Guadeloupe. BBC iPlayer, BritBox

🇬🇵 Basse-Terre

• [ ] 🎬 Jean Galmot, Aventurier (1990) — ⭐ 6.7 — Biopic set in the early 20th-century French Caribbean. Amazon
• [ ] 📺 Les Héritiers du Madras (2014) — ⭐ 7.1 — French drama tracing Guadeloupe's colonial history. France Télévisions

🇬🇵 Sainte-Anne & Le Gosier

• [ ] 🎬 Black Snake: La légende du serpent noir (2019) — ⭐ 4.7 — Superhero parody shot partially in Guadeloupe. Netflix
• [ ] 📺 Guadeloupe, l’île papillon (2020) — ⭐ 7.2 — Documentary series exploring natural and cultural sites. Arte

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🍜 Local specialties

🇬🇵 Pointe-à-Pitre

• [ ] Colombo de poulet (Curried chicken)
• [ ] Bokit (fried sandwich)
• [ ] Accras de morue (codfish fritters)

🇬🇵 Basse-Terre

• [ ] Fricassée de chatrou (octopus stew)
• [ ] Gratin de christophine (vegetable au gratin)
• [ ] Blanc-manger coco (coconut dessert)

🇬🇵 Sainte-Anne & Le Gosier

• [ ] Tourment d’amour (coconut tart)
• [ ] Poisson grillé sauce chien (grilled fish with Creole “dog sauce”)
• [ ] Sorbet coco (coconut sorbet)

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📍 Maps - places to pin

🇬🇵 Pointe-à-Pitre

1. Musée Saint-John Perse
2. Le Damier Café
3. Marché de la Darse
4. Hôtel Saint John Perse
5. Marché de Saint-Antoine

🇬🇵 Basse-Terre

1. Fort Delgrès
2. Le Petit Paris
3. Marché aux Epices
4. Hôtel Saint-Georges
5. Chez Henri

🇬🇵 Sainte-Anne & Le Gosier

1. Plage de la Caravelle
2. La Rhumerie du Pirate
3. Marché de Sainte-Anne
4. Hôtel La Toubana
5. L’Amer

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✈️ Transport to book

• [ ] ✈️ London → Pointe-à-Pitre (via Paris or direct, 9–11h)
• [ ] 🚗 Inter-city car hire recommended for Basse-Terre and Sainte-Anne/Le Gosier
• [ ] ✈️ Pointe-à-Pitre → London

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🏨 Accommodations

City	Nights	Accommodation	Price
Pointe-à-Pitre	3	Hôtel Saint John Perse (3⭐)	420 USD
Basse-Terre	2	Hôtel Saint-Georges (3⭐)	300 USD
Sainte-Anne/Gosier	2	Hôtel La Toubana (4⭐)	330 USD
Total	7		1050 USD

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