Bourg des Saintes Attractions
Bourg des Saintes is the main village of the island of Terre-de-Haute, with a curved blue bay with overlooking "sugarloaf" volcanic hill and a white sand beach. The houses are European in character, with whitewashed walls, red tile roofs and flower gardens.
Fort Napoléon
Located on a hill overlooking the bay, the colonial Fort Napoléon was first built in the 17th C and rebuilt and strengthened in Vauban-style in the mid-19th C. The visitor will find a well restored fort populated by iguanas and offering the visitor a historical museum and Exotic Garden.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Ilet à Cabrit
Ilet à Cabrit is a small, high island (85m/279ft) a short distance across the bay from Terre-de-Haut village with the 19th C Fort Joséphine.
Morne du Chameau
Rising to 309m/1,000ft, Morne du Chameau is the highest point on the island. A hiking path extends up it from Terre-de-Haut village and two hours walk is required to reach the top. The visitor can see as far as Dominica.
