Basse-Terre

With a mix of green, blue, red and black colors, Basse-Terre is so beautiful that you will not know where to look . Climb the Soufrière, admire the sunset in Deshaies, discover our Amerindian ancestors…no matter how much you do, you will be craving for more.

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Basse-Terre is set on a volcano range, topped by La Soufrière, at the heart of dense tropical vegetation. The 17,000 hectares of rainforest that cover the mountain range form part of the National Park, which includes many hiking trail.


Follow one of the many marked hiking trails – some of which are easily accessible – and discover a rich ecosystem with an impressive number of endemic species. In this lush setting with breathtaking waterfalls, a thousand and one friendly species are begging for your attention. Adding to its natural charm, Basse-Terre is also surrounded by white, black, gold as well as pink sandy beaches.

Main attractions: La Soufrière volcano, Grande-Anse beach, diving/snorkeling at the Jacques Cousteau Reserve, Deshaies botanical garden, waterfalls (Cascade aux Ecrevisses, Chutes du Carbet), La Maison du Cacao (chocolate factory)…

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Basse-Terre Cities

Sainte-Rose, Deshaies, Trois-Rivières, Basse-Terre, Petit-Bourg…Between sea, mountains and rivers, Basse-Terre towns will make you discover enchanting landscapes, as well as their rich French Caribbean culture.

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cascade la coulisse trois rivieres
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