Cemetery of Morne-à-l'Eau, Historic cemetery in Morne-à-l'Eau, Guadeloupe
The cemetery contains numerous tombs decorated with black and white tiles creating a checkerboard pattern across the burial grounds.
The oldest burial dates to 1847, marking the beginning of a transition from plantation burials to organized community cemeteries in Guadeloupe.
The cemetery's design reflects local traditions with tombs resembling small houses and incorporating architectural elements of Creole residential structures.
Visitors can explore the cemetery grounds from Monday through Saturday between 7:00 AM and 6:30 PM, and on Sundays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
During All Saints' Day celebrations, thousands of candles illuminate the checkerboard tombs, creating a luminous display throughout the cemetery grounds.
Location: Morne-à-l'Eau
Address: 8GHQ+HVX, Morne-à-l'Eau 97111, Guadeloupe 97111 Morne-à-l'Eau 97111 Morne-à-l'Eau
Opening Hours: Poniedziałek-Sobota 07:00-18:30; Niedziela 08:00-17:00
GPS coordinates: 16.32914,-61.46030
Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:57
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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