Fort Fleur d'Épée, French colonial fort in Le Gosier, Guadeloupe.
The fort stretches 150 meters in length and 45 meters in width, featuring underground chambers connected through a network of passages and corridors.
Constructed between 1750 and 1763, the fort changed hands multiple times during Franco-British conflicts until Victor Hugues recaptured it with 3,000 soldiers in 1794.
The fort participates in the Routes of Enslaved People initiative, documenting the historical connections between Guadeloupe and the colonial period.
Visitors can access the fort Monday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM without paying entrance fees.
The entrance hall now functions as an exhibition space, displaying temporary art collections while maintaining its original military architecture.
Location: Le Gosier
GPS coordinates: 16.21667,-61.51306
Latest update: May 24, 2025 19:13
Guadeloupe has many surprises beyond its main beaches and usual tourist sites. The archipelago hosts places where nature and history come together: waterfalls hidden in the rainforest such as Acomat in Pointe-Noire, spectacular geological formations like the Gullet Grand Gouffre in Marie-Galante where sea jets reach over ten meters high, or beaches with distinct features like Anse du Souffleur in Port-Louis with its calm, shallow waters, or Cluny Beach in Sainte-Rose lined with dark volcanic rocks. These lesser-known sites also tell the story of the archipelago. The Slave Trails in Petit-Canal, carved into stone in 1830, bear witness to the island’s painful past. Fort Fleur d'Épée in Gosier, built in the 18th century, offers views over the bay and preserves its old artillery pieces. The Historic Coffee Plantation in Vieux-Habitants showcases the stages of colonial coffee production with its historic water mill. On the natural side, Petite Terre Nature Reserve near La Désirade protects two islands where sea turtles and dozens of fish species live among coral reefs. These sites encourage discovering a different side of Guadeloupe, away from the typical routes.
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