Anyone who sets foot in Les Saintes is immediately struck by the beauty and contrast of the landscapes, harmonious compositions of crystal-clear waters and arid lands. A few steps into the village are enough to understand.
The people of Les Saintes have taken care of a unique heritage.
These nine island clusters
These nine island clusters, with their rocky landscapes and marvelous shores, form an unmissable paradise for boaters, discovered in 1493 by Christopher Columbus.
Crystal Waters
An exceptional site, with these small islands with their well-defined contours, nestled among resplendent beaches and villages populated with dollhouses, small huts of every color, decorated with wooden lace.
"Sugar Loaf" is one of the three most beautiful bays in the world.
Most Beautiful Bays in the World
Les Saintes has been a member of the exclusive Club of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World since July 1997. Terre-de-Haut Bay is a natural site recognized worldwide for the beauty of its landscapes and environment.
The Sailors of the "Jeanne"
Les Saintes, nicknamed "The Gibraltar of the West Indies," is a bay highly prized by all sailors and boaters cruising the warm waters of the Caribbean.
Tourists flock to Terre-de-Haut, whose reputation has spread across the ocean thanks to the sailors of the "Jeanne," a military ship that regularly anchored in the bay.
Environmental Protection
Tourist development on the island, which welcomes approximately 350,000 visitors per year.
The municipal tourism office, a committed player, promotes tourism, preserves heritage, and protects the environment.
Attachment to their home
Visitors will not be indifferent to the bright colors that adorn the traditional huts of the village, to the Flowery and well-maintained gardens.
The wooden huts adorned with traditional friezes with various motifs make the village a village often referred to as a "doll village."
First stop is opposite the landing stage pontoon; the gendarmerie building, now housing the tourist office, majestically displays its shutters.
Then head along the SAMSON trail... the Marigot, Pompière, and Fort Napoléon await you.
The Hurlevent Hotel Residence, a magnificent, entirely rebuilt house belonging to the Boudin family, is unmissable with its breathtaking view of the Bay of Saintes and unforgettable sunsets.
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