Village Artisanal

Grande-Terre


Between La Caravelle and the town beach, this market has 15 stalls selling a wide choice of souvenirs, from hammocks to rum, soap to beachwear. There's a decent and surprisingly cheap cafe at the front and conveniences behind. On Blvd Georges Mandel (the N4).


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Nearby Grande-Terre attractions

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0.55 MILES

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2. Plage de Bois Jolan

2.83 MILES

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3. Damoiseau Distillery

6.44 MILES

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4. Îlet du Gosier

6.9 MILES

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5. Datcha Beach

7.02 MILES

Possibly Guadeloupe's best beach, Datcha is a dreamy strip of cream-hued sand, backed by shade-giving trees and fronted by calm, reef-protected sea. The…

6. Plage des Raisins Clairs

7.24 MILES

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7. Edgar Clerc Archaeological Museum

7.99 MILES

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8. Marché La Rotonde

8.02 MILES

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