Landmark· Marie-Galante· Leeward Islands
Mare au Punch
15° 54.0′ N · 61° 17.2′ W
A roadside pond that remembers the 'Marie-Galante affair' of June 1849, when newly freed voters rose against a rigged election and, legend says, poured the Habitation Pirogue's sugar and rum into the pond.
Practical
Position is the pond (OSM), Section Pirogue, Grand-Bourg, on the road to Ducos. Public site managed by the Écomusée (tourist office). Combine with Château Murat on the Sentier Murat.
Best for
A short history stop on the island tour
Nearby
- Marie-Galante Hospital & Clinics1.3 NM away
- Chateau Murat1.5 NM away
- Terre de Blues Festival1.5 NM away
- Distillerie Bielle1.6 NM away
- Rum Distilling Season (Marie-Galante)1.6 NM away
- Marie-Galante Carnival (Woy Mi Mass)1.9 NM away
- Grand-Bourg Provisioning & Services2 NM away
- Habitation Roussel-Trianon & Mangrove2.1 NM away