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St Francois Attractions

A large seaside resort and marina is separate from the old Creole fishing village of St François, which features a 19th C church, covered market and fishermen's wharf. Visitors can take boat excursions that leave from the marina for Désirade, Petite-Terre and Marie-Galante.
La Pointe des Châteaux
The visitor can travel along this scenic isthmus, La Pointe des Châteaux, to the easternmost point of the main islands. A botanical path is traced from the village to a vantage point among great black rocks, which gives a clear view to the islands of Désirade, Petite-Terre and Marie-Galante.
Zevallos
Zevallos, in St François, is a large colonial mansion once part of one of the biggest sugar estates on Guadeloupe. It's iron and brick exterior has been well restored and painted. Nearby is the cliff-top scenic point called Porte d'Enfer.
Fishermen's Days
Fishermen's Days is a festival held in honor of the fishermen of Saint-Francois. It occurs over two days in mid-August, and the highlight is the mass and procession to the harbor, where the benediction of the sea occurs.
Golf International de Saint-Francois
Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Golf International de Saint-Francois offers 18 holes in a beautiful tropical setting, with coconut and palm trees and a view of the lagoon. It is 1,560 yards long and par is 71: 35 going and 36 back.
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Golf International de Saint-Francois
Saint-Francois
Guadeloupe
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