Geography
Le Moule is on Grand-Terre Island. The island is a limestone plateau. The city extends along the north shore of the Atlantic coast, 51 km (32 mi), northeast of Pointe-a-Pitre. Its relief has an exceptional quality of life that is benefited first by the people, then agriculture and tourism. The surrounding are consists of mangrove swamps, golden sand beaches, small lagoons and fertile farmlands ;all that gives visitors the feeling of sharing an atmosphere of well being beside warm and inviting people. The city extends along the shore for several kilometres before letting place to countryside. The city's numerous road axes offer easy connection with other tourist sites. Also Le Moule receives enormous waves and surfing is a big thing to do.
Some of the settlements in the commune of Le Moule are:
- Boisvin
- Cocoyer
- Conchou
- Gardel
- Guenette
- Laureal
- Lemercier
- Mahaudiere
- Palais-Sainte-Marguerite
- Portland
- La Rosette
- Saint-Marguerite
- Zevallos
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