Basse-Terre, Administrative center in Guadeloupe, France
Basse-Terre extends along the western coast of Guadeloupe, featuring mountainous terrain covered with dense tropical forests and volcanic landscapes throughout the region.
The French established Basse-Terre as their colonial administrative headquarters in 1643, constructing Fort Delgrès to protect against military invasions from competing European powers.
The region maintains strong Creole traditions through its local markets, where vendors sell fresh produce, handmade crafts, and traditional dishes prepared with Caribbean spices.
Visitors can reach Basse-Terre via regular bus services from Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport, with the journey taking approximately one hour along the coastal road.
The Guadeloupe National Park in Basse-Terre contains La Soufrière volcano, which releases steam vents and mineral springs throughout its surrounding natural reserve.
Location: Guadeloupe
Location: arrondissement of Basse-Terre
Location: Communauté d'agglomération Grand Sud Caraïbe
Inception: 1643
Shares border with: Baillif, Gourbeyre, Saint-Claude
Phone: +33590805656
Email: contact@ville-basseterre.fr
Website: http://ville-basseterre.fr
GPS coordinates: 15.99694,-61.73278
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:42
Fort Delgrès
1.4 km
Basse-Terre Cathedral
350 m
Dolé Thermal Baths
6.4 km
Phare et batterie de Vieux-Fort
6 km
Bâtiments du Camp Jacob
5.2 km
Église Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel
1.1 km
Roches gravées de la rivière du Plessis
4.8 km
Plage de Grande Anse
7.8 km
Habitation-Sucrerie Clairefontaine
4.7 km
Pont sur le Galion
1.6 km
Tour du Père-Labat
2.3 km
Maison Coquille
452 m
Palace of the General Council
635 m
Maison Chapp
166 m
Église Saint-Joseph de Vieux-Habitants
7.9 km
Maison Matis
992 m
Musée Gerty-Archimède
300 m
Monument aux morts de Basse-Terre
752 m
Église Saint-Augustin de Saint-Claude
5.1 km
Arsenal
1.1 km
Monastère Saint-Antoine de Basse-Terre
343 m
Maison Liensol
444 m
Four à chaux de Trois-Rivières
7.6 km
Église de Vieux-Fort
6.6 km
Glacière
366 m
Aqueduc et réservoir de Petite Guinée
490 m
Plage de Rocroy
6.3 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Guadeloupe de Saint-Claude
6.6 kmReviews
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