Fort Delgrès, Military fortress in Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe
The fortress spans five hectares on elevated ground, featuring defensive walls, casemates, and powder magazines overlooking the Caribbean Sea and Basse-Terre city.
Charles Houël constructed the initial stronghold in 1650, which underwent multiple expansions and modifications throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
The fortress bears the name of Louis Delgrès, who led a resistance movement against the reinstatement of slavery by Napoleonic forces in 1802.
Visitors can access the fortress Tuesday through Sunday between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM, with free admission and informative exhibitions about military history.
The fortress served as an observation point for scientists monitoring the Soufrière volcano eruption in 1976, using its large powder magazine as a research station.
Location: Basse-Terre
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
GPS coordinates: 15.98848,-61.72265
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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