Musée Saint-John Perse, Literary museum in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe.
The museum occupies a metal and brick villa Souques-Pagès from 1880, featuring detailed architectural elements and spacious exhibition halls across two floors.
The building belonged to Ernest Souques, owner of the Darboussier sugar factory, before its transformation into a museum commemorating Nobel Prize winner Saint-John Perse in 1987.
The second floor displays a collection of Creole costumes, photographs, manuscripts, and documents highlighting the literary works of Saint-John Perse.
Located at 9 rue Nozières in the historical district, the museum welcomes visitors Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 17:00 and Saturday from 9:00 to 12:30.
The construction materials for villa Souques-Pagès were salvaged from a shipwreck and possibly originated from Gustave Eiffel's workshops in France.
Location: Pointe-à-Pitre
Official opening: 1987
Address: 9, rue de Nozières
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00; Saturday 09:00-12:30
Phone: +590105178
GPS coordinates: 16.23645,-61.53585
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:08
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