Pointe-à-Pitre, Port city in Guadeloupe, France.
Situated on the western coast of Grande-Terre island, Pointe-à-Pitre extends across 12.66 square kilometers at sea level with substantial maritime infrastructure.
The town emerged from drained swampland starting in 1764 under Governor Gabriel de Clieu. Fires destroyed much of the center during the 18th and 19th centuries, prompting reconstruction with more fire-resistant materials.
Marché Saint-Antoine, the central market, gathers vendors selling spices, fresh produce and local dishes inside a wrought-iron structure dating from colonial times. The stalls offer insight into Caribbean daily life that visitors experience through scent, voices and color.
Visitors exploring the downtown area walk easily through narrow streets and along the waterfront promenade. On hot days, shaded squares and covered walkways offer relief from midday sun.
Place de la Victoire in the town center kept its name from the late 18th century and still carries a guillotine sculpture recalling the Revolution. The square now serves as a meeting point and venue for public festivals and performances.
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