Externat Saint-Joseph-de-Cluny

Externat Saint-Joseph-de-Cluny is an educational complex in central Pointe-à-Pitre with two main buildings connected by a chapel. The structures have brick ground floors with wooden upper stories and sit along François Arago Street.

Sisters of the Saint Joseph de Cluny order founded this school in 1840 as an educational center for the community. The French state gave it official recognition in 1870.

The building shows French Caribbean design with its solid entrance portal and mixed materials of stone and wood that were typical for this time. This construction style tells how islanders adapted European styles to their climate and daily needs.

The facility includes several grade levels from preschool through elementary school along with specialized learning groups for students with different needs. The grounds are structured by the two main buildings and a paved courtyard that serves as the central connecting point.

The entire complex, including both buildings and the courtyard between them, is legally protected as a single unit rather than separate structures. This protection recognizes how the different parts work together as a complete whole.

Location: Guadeloupe

GPS coordinates: 16.23958,-61.53395

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:00