Bourg des Saintes
Home to most of the island’s residents, Bourg des Saintes is a picturesque village with a decidedly Norman accent.
These tiny islands to the south of Basse-Terre are many people’s highlight of Guadeloupe, as they allow visitors to enjoy a slice of the old Caribbean, far from the development and urban sprawl that has affected much of the region. These tiny charmers are a real secret – many day-trippers come over from Basse-Terre, but very few people spend any real time here exploring these gems. Don’t miss your chance.
Home to most of the island’s residents, Bourg des Saintes is a picturesque village with a decidedly Norman accent.
Lying 10km off Guadeloupe is Terre-de-Haut, the largest of the eight small islands that make up Les Saintes.
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