Fort Delgrès

Things to do · Basse-Terre island, Guadeloupe

A 17th-century fortress on the heights of Basse-Terre town, renamed for Louis Delgrès, who led the 1802 resistance against the re-establishment of slavery. Visitors wander thick basalt ramparts, gardens and powder magazines with views over the Caribbean and up toward the Soufrière, and the site hosts exhibitions on the island's history. Entry to the grounds is free.