Pointe-à-Pitre - Museum Saint John Perse

(Local Name: Musée Municipal Saint-John Perse) The Musée Municipal Saint-John Perse dedicated to the islands' poet laureate Alexis Saint-Léger is housed in a carefully restored two-story 19th C colonial house. The ground floor provides the visitor with a view of an authentic 19th C residence, while the top floor contains exhibits, a library and videotheque. The poet's house of birth is nearby at 54 Rue de Nozières.