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Guadeloupe Islands
www.lesilesdeguadeloupe.com
Comité du Tourisme des Iles de Guadeloupe 5 Square de la Banque, BP 555 97166 Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe Tel: 011-590-590-8-20930 Fax: 011-590-590-8-38922
info@lesilesdeguadeloupe.com
Canada Offices for the French Territories in the Caribbean
French Government Tourist Office 1981 McGill College, Bldg. 490 B, 4th Floor Montreal, PQ H3A 2W9, CANADA
Tel: 514-288-2026 Fax: 514-845-4868
CANADA@franceguide.com
French Government Tourist Office 205 N. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: 312-327-0290 Fax: 312-397-0720
nancy.anderson@
franceguide.com
French Government Tourist Office 9454 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 210 Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tel: 310-271-6665 Fax: 310-276-2835
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French Government Tourist Office 444 Madison Avenue, 16th Floor New York, NY 10022
Tel: 212-745-0942 Fax: 212-838-7855
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Many visitors are attracted to the Islands of Guadeloupe for their diversity and the breathtaking scenery, both on the two large islands forming the “butterfly” Grande-Terre and Basse- Terre, but also La Désirade, Les Saintes & Marie-Galante.
There is the tropical rainforest with exuberant waterfalls and luxurious vegetation, the National Park (part of the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve) to explore and the volcano La Soufrière (1,467m) to climb.
Caribbean Challenge
Go on a hike through the rain forests in the 74,100 acre Parc National de Guadeloupe.
Did you know?
Guadeloupe offers a vast choice of restaurants and cafés – over 700 – including Vietnamese and Lebanese.
The crystal clear blue sea is great for watersports and offers natural marine reserves, peaceful lagoons, magnificent white sandy beaches and unspoilt UNESCO classified bays.
The islands of Guadeloupe boast a mix of French, European, Indian and Afro-Caribbean influences in their culture, architecture, craft, music, dance and Carnival of course!
Our Creole cuisine has an
unparalleled array of flavours, found at the heart of vibrant markets, themed houses and museums, plantations, distilleries, bars and restaurants. From the untamed nature and marine treasures to the genuine warm welcome, accommodation to suit any budget, and countless activities, there’s no doubt that visitors are five times more likely to have an unforgettable stay on the Islands of Guadeloupe!
Hidden gem
La Désirade is a haven of peace which has succeeded in preserving its tradition. Accessible by sea or by air, the island can be explored by foot, bicycle or scooter, along its single road. Its friendly inhabitants and magnificent white sandy beaches, protected by long coral reefs, are a delight for beach lovers, divers and hikers alike.
Above photos courtesy of Philippe Giraud for Guadeloupe Islands Tourist Board
What’s Hot
The Marie-Galante “Terre de Blues Festival” (May) Guadeloupe’s biggest musical event
Photo courtesy of Jean-Marc Lecerf for the Guadeloupe Islands Department of Tourism
Size: 660 square miles Currency: Euro Dialing code: 011 590 Population: 451 000
Main city: Basse-Terre Language: French and Créole, and English is widely spoken Local Beer: Gwada Gold Dish of the Day: Queen conch fricassée
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