Sights
Above the city of Basse-Terre on a mountain road, is the village of Saint-Claude, at the base of the Soufrière volcano. The village is noted for its coffee and banana plantations & stately homes. Tours to ascend the Soufrière can be arranged. The starting point is at Saint-Claude. The volcano is currently dormant.
About 3 miles east, is the village of Gourbeyre where Fort Louis Delgres was built in 1650 by Charles Houel. This fort guarded the approach to the city of Basse-Terre. The fort served in several battles against the British.
About 8 miles south-south-east is the village of Trois-Rivières, a fishing community rich in ancient settlements of the peaceful Arawaks. Near the village is an archaeological park which features sculpted and engraved rocks and relics left by the Arawaks in a grotto deep in the forest.
A few beaches are located along the coast, north and south of the city of Basse-Terre. There are also fishing areas.
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