Pointe a Pitre

Enjoy an Island Escape in Pointe-à-Pitre

Located in the Lesser Antilles, beautiful Pointe-à-Pitre is the largest city on the island of Guadeloupe. This colorful city offers busy markets that are veritable feasts for the senses. These markets, such as La Darse on the harbor, overflow with crafts, tropical fruit, aromatic spices, and vibrant flowers. Other markets include Saint-Jules, Saint-Antoine, and the Flower market, which sells blooms exclusively.

You’ll find jewelry shops and boutiques in Pointe-à-Pitre on Nozières, Schoelcher, and Frébault Streets, and Center Saint-John Perse is another popular shopping destination.

Pointe-à-Pitres Gosier commune offers a marina with lots of shops and ferries to Les Saintes and Marie-Galante. If you have time, check out the ruins of Fort Fleur d'Epé. If you like staying active, kayaking through Bel'Mangrov is a fun, popular pastime.