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Fort Napoleon
15° 52.5′ N · 61° 34.9′ W
The 19th-century fortress on Morne Mire above the bay, now a museum of Saintes history and culture set in an exotic garden of succulents where iguanas roam - with a 360-degree view over the archipelago.
Practical
Position from OSM (fort polygon). First built 1777-1779 as Fort Louis, destroyed by the British in 1809, rebuilt and completed in 1867 under Napoleon III; it never saw battle and served as a prison; listed historic monument since 1997 (Wikipedia). About a 30-minute uphill walk from the ferry landing (turn left), or rent an electric cart or bike. The site closes in the afternoon - go in the morning (Guadeloupe tourism board). Admission is charged (OSM 'fee=yes'); check current hours and price locally.
Best for
History, iguanas and the best view of the bay
Nearby
- Les Saintes IguanasRight here
- Plage de Marigot (Terre-de-Haut)0.2 NM away
- Couleurs du Monde (Terre-de-Haut)0.3 NM away
- La Paillotte (Marigot)0.3 NM away
- Lynndy Wreck Snorkel (Bourg mooring field)0.3 NM away
- Au Bon Vivre (Terre-de-Haut)0.4 NM away
- Bourg des Saintes (Le Mouillage Village)0.4 NM away
- Bourg des Saintes Waterfront Restaurants0.4 NM away