Guadeloupe is a terrific country. It is located on the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean. Among the islands of the archipelago, the largest is Guadeloupe (a little over 1,400 km 2 ).
From a bird's eye view, this island looks like a butterfly, spreading its wings in the waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Butterfly wings have a name: Grand Ter and Bass Ter. This part of the island with numerous rivers is the most beautiful. It is on Bas-Ter that is the active volcano Soufier, at the base of which stands the capital of Guadeloupe Bas-Ter. The city was built in the French style of the colonial period. The main attractions are natural.
Basse Terre (Guadeloupe): National Park
One of the main ones in the capital is the National Park, which many rare birds consider to be their home. In the forest part of the park lives the symbol of the country - raccoon. The park territory is huge - just over 17 hectares. UNESCO declared Bas-Ter National Park a biosphere reserve. The mountain rain forest, which covers the slopes of the mountain ranges, is subject to special protection. The scientific leaders of the park have collected an extensive collection of unique representatives of the flora: rare and endangered species of orchids, hevea, mahogany, tree ferns, etc. Many rivers and streams flow through the park. Many of them flow down from the slope of Soufriere (because of which the water has a complex chemical composition). On its way, rivers, streams and streams form many cascades, waterfalls and lakes. The most beautiful cascade, tourists consider Ekrevis, and the waterfall - Carib.
Pride Bas-Tera - Company-Fermier-de-Gros-Montagne factory
In addition to stunning nature, Guadeloupe especially surprises tourists. Its capital is the place where the Company-Fermier de Gross-Montagn sugar factory operates. It is considered a work of art: giant sugar machines are painted in very bright colors, which reminds the center of Pompidou in the capital of France.
Tourists must visit factories for the production of rum for informational purposes (where, by the way, they offer various types for testing), exhibition venues and beaches.
Fort
The capital of Guadeloupe is proud of the amazing old fort Saint Charles. It was built on a hill in the southern part of the city in 1640 and named after the founder of the city, Charles Wael. The fortress is well preserved to this day. It has a museum of the history of Bas-Ter and the islands. Near the walls of the fortress are the graves of two illustrious military leaders: Admiral Gurbeyr and General Rishpansa. The fortress has a middle name Fort Delgre. Today Fort St. Charles is the most powerful defensive structure on the islands.
Bas-Ter has a mesmerizing vibrant market and a noteworthy imposing structure that houses the Prefecture of this marine part of France.
Interesting note
The frequently asked question of which state is the capital of Bas-Ter is difficult. This, of course, is Guadeloupe. Although experts warn that this is a false statement. Guadeloupe is simply a remote territory of France. And everyone knows the capital of France.
Since modern Guadeloupe is the overseas territory of France, this could not but leave its mark on the life and life of the townspeople. They speak French language in Bas-Ter, in shops they serve for Euro.
Restaurant l'Otentik
What cuisine is famous for Guadeloupe, Basse Ter? Restaurants offer dishes of many cuisines of the world. Although the main one is considered French, with a twist of local chefs.
Restaurant l'Otentik offers residents and guests of the capital Mexican cuisine, Chinese and Indian. The national recipes of these countries have been enjoyed by many visitors to the restaurant, perhaps because the chef adds his own national notes to each dish.
Seafood dishes prevail on the menu. This is a variety of fish beloved by everyone, squid, shrimp, shellfish, crustaceans and other inhabitants of the seas surrounding Guadeloupe. No wonder.
The restaurant has an indoor lounge and outdoor tables. The establishment is proud of its excellent wine list. Equipped places for small children and people with disabilities. There is a reservation of tables and parking.
La savane
Sample exotic dishes at La Savane. These are excellent dishes from crab meat, lobster, red snapper, tortoise meat and other delicacies.
Before cooking, the chef treats the products with special local spices, which gives the dishes a special unique flavor. It’s impossible to visit a restaurant just like that - you need to reserve seats in advance. There are tables indoors and outdoors.
La Savane has helpful waiters and a great bar. They accept international class cards. You can come as a family or order lunch, dinner for a special occasion or business conversation.
La touna
The capital of Guadeloupe is famous for its La Touna restaurant. The chef is especially successful in Creole, Cajun, European, Caribbean and French cuisines. Stuffed crabs are deliciously prepared from local dishes. No less beautiful are boiled crabs with green bananas, clams stewed on charcoal or with special spices “Matuto de crabes” crabs. Various crustaceans are also served in La Touna with a side dish of boiled, stewed or baked vegetables, boiled in a special broth of the octopus “Châtre”, lobster brioche and other yummy.
The restaurant is located so that from almost anywhere you can see the sea. Therefore, it often book romantic evenings, although business lunches are held here at least. There is parking and equipped places for people with disabilities.
Le mahina
You may not know which state the capital of Bas-Ter has, but the restaurant Le Mahina is familiar to so many tourists. It is famous for its Mediterranean, European, French, Italian cuisine and the most amazing pizza in the capital of Guadeloupe.
The waiters also offer guests to try amazing fish assortment with sliced pork and vegetables Tinin-lan-more. The restaurant guests love the clam broth and La Creole fish stew. Often, together with reservation, tourists make a reservation for an amazing dish: roasted wild goat meat with special spices “Gut-Colombo” and “Cabri”.
Le Mahina offers budget dinners, chic dinners at outdoor tables. Here is a great wine list.
Kote lagon
The capital of Guadeloupe is rich in excellent restaurants. But the thinnest cake “Roti” with all kinds of fillings can be enjoyed only in Kote Lagon. It serves excellent grilled vegetables and all kinds of meat and fish snacks cooked over an open fire.
Restaurant guests also like hot Budin sausage, European tourists often order fried young chicken with baked vegetables and rice, vegetable stew with seafood “Kalalu” or bacon. The restaurant is located in a picturesque place. Lovers love to spend romantic dates in it and often have dinner with their families.
Les vins de la réserve
The amazing overseas department of France is the country of Guadeloupe. The capital of the state boasts a restaurant Les Vins de La Réserve. It has a fabulous wine bar and its own pub where live beer is brewed. The restaurant also serves delicious pizza and French cuisine.
No less beautiful are clams stewed in wine or a rabbit with vegetables. As an exotic, you can try a fried dove.
Drinks in any of the restaurants are freshly squeezed juices from mandarin, passion fruit, papaya, pineapple, guava or sugarcane. Well and certainly coffee and tea of local production.
Of alcoholic beverages, preference is given to French wines and champagne. The restaurants have many drinks from other countries. But the visiting card is, of course, rum.