Grand-Bourg Attractions

Located on the western coast, Grand-Bourg is the principal town of Marie-Galante and the center of the sugar industry. It is surrounded by windmills, refineries and features an Amerindian archeological site.

Habitation Murat

At Habitation Murat visitors will find the Ecomusée of arts and traditions of Marie-Galante, a restored colonial mansion, a windmill tower and the ruins of a sugar factory. There is a clear view of the islands of Les Saintes.

Address

Habitation Murât
Section Murât
97112 Grand-Bourg
Guadeloupe

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	9:00	9:00
Close	1:00	1:00	1:00	1:00	1:00	16:00	16:00
Open	14:30	14:30	14:30	14:30	14:30	14:30	14:30
Close	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30

Guides

Guided tour included with admission.

Punch Pond

At Punch Pond visitors will see the historic site of the destruction of the sugar cane crop in 1849 by emancipated slaves protesting repression by plantation owners. It features a commemorative monument and a museum with paintings of the events.

Tips

Access : coming from Grand-Bourg, take the national road to Ducos, once arrived at Pirogue, you'll see the pond on your right