4 things to see in Pointe-à-Pitre

Pointe-à-Pitre, on the island of Grand-Terre, is Guadeloupe's largest city and economic centre. Founded in the mid 1600s, this busy market town is still small enough to be crossed in 15 minutes. Here are 4 things to see on a trip to Pointe-à-Pitre:
 

1- Place de la Victoire

A large park dotted with poinciana trees and royal palms, Place de la Victoire is the ideal place to take a break on a hot day or to start a walking tour of the city.

2- Markets and shopping streets

3- ACTe Mémorial

Opened in 2015, the Mémorial ACTe is a new museum that retraces the history of slavery, not only in Guadeloupe and the Caribbean but all over the world, through a series of poignant and stimulating exhibitions.
 

4- St.-Pierre and St.-Paul's Cathedral

The cathedral of St. Pierre et St. Paul in Pointe-à-Pitre is one of the most characteristic landmarks of the city. Nicknamed "the Iron Cathedral", it is characterized by arches built with riveted iron beams to protect it from hurricanes and earthquakes, which in the past have inflicted much damage.

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