Soufriere Attractions
The colorful fishing village of Soufrière is wrapped around a beautiful bay and is best seen from an overlook on the main road to Vieux Fort which ascends the hill which forms the southern arm of the bay.
The town was founded in about 1745 with its most prominent features being the town square, the church on the square and the many buildings with filigreed balconies and tin roofs.
The town square was the site of the guillotine erected during the French Revolution in 1780. Many plantation owners and their families were executed here.
The wharf, a block away from the town square, is the stopping point of several sightseeing cruises.
The town's main claim to fame is that Josephine, who became the wife of Emperor Napoleon Boneparte in 1796, was born in Soufrière in 1763.
The town was founded in about 1745 with its most prominent features being the town square, the church on the square and the many buildings with filigreed balconies and tin roofs.
The town square was the site of the guillotine erected during the French Revolution in 1780. Many plantation owners and their families were executed here.
The wharf, a block away from the town square, is the stopping point of several sightseeing cruises.
The town's main claim to fame is that Josephine, who became the wife of Emperor Napoleon Boneparte in 1796, was born in Soufrière in 1763.
Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was built between 1951-53 and is the third on this site. The belfry was also constructed around this time. Prior belfries were destroyed by earthquakes and fires.
Old Courthouse
The old courthouse sits next to the wharf was built in 1898 and it has been converted into a restaurant. The front door is thick wood with a defense slit and two jail cells have been converted to washrooms. A batik shop is on the second floor.
Soufriere Surroundings
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The Pitons
The Pitons are the islands primary feature and the main tourist attraction, apart from the beaches. These lush volcanic spires along the coast form some of the island's most dramatic scenery.
Ladera Resort
Ladera Resort is a deluxe hotel offering 6 villas and 18 suites all with an incomparable view of the two Pitons and the jungle between them. Perched on the same level as the Soufrière - Vieux Fort highway, the resort is high above the beach. The resort runs a complimentary shuttle service to the beach.
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Restaurant or food service
Mount Gimie
Mount Gimie is the highest mountain on St Lucia and measures 3,118 feet. The Enbos Saut forestry hiking trail is on its slopes.
Ruby Estate
The 400 acre Ruby Estates has a hotel whose entrance is decorated with a large antique still after which the hotel is named. The estate offers horseback rides, hiking and is now restoring its waterwheel-driven mill for public visits. The mill offers nature lovers a good opportunity to observe nesting bats.
Stonefield Estate
Stonefield Estates processed lime fruits into oil during the early 19th century. The old factory has been converted into one of the luxury villas which dot the property. Located on the north side of the small Piton, the view is stunning, but the large Piton is not visible. One advantage of this location is that it is easy to get into Soufrière.
A prominent Amerindian petroglyph is found on the estate.
A prominent Amerindian petroglyph is found on the estate.
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