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| region | Guadeloupe | |
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| Residents | 4.136 (2018) | |
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Anse-Bertrand (creole: Lansbétran) is a community in Guadeloupe.
background
This fishing village is the northernmost parish on the island, 37 km from Pointe-a-Pitre. The foundation goes back to the governor Houel and the year 1660. In 1790 there were 12 cotton and 21 sugar cane plantations in the area. In 1818 there were still 24 windmills and 20 sugar cane plantations. In the 20th century, the Beauport sugar factory acquired large tracts of land to grow sugar cane. Shortly before the turn of the millennium, operations were stopped after hurricane “Hugo” destroyed almost all of the trees on the plateau in 1989.
Another industrial company in the region had to give up. The 32 hectare Campeche poultry farm, 7 km east, was closed in 2006 due to salmonella. An auction sale failed in 2008. As a result, the two communities Anse-Bertrand and Port-Louis took over the property at the lowest price to prevent land speculators.
The fishing port is on the northern outskirts of Anse à Sable.
beaches
- Anse à Sable. Fishing port, the water depth there is 2 m.
- Anse de la Chapelle. Reef-protected, fine, white beach, trees and palm trees protect against the sun, no infrastructure. But a lot of locals come at the weekend. From there you have a direct view of the island of Montserrat, you can see the smoking volcano there.
- Anse Pistolet. This is a little-visited bay on the northern tip. The water has a lot of waves in bad weather and it is dangerous there.
- L'Anse Laborde, north of the place. Small, shady, pink beach. The sea has a light but harmless undercurrent.
- La Porte d'Enfer. Beach in a sheltered bay. The sea is deep here with a few rocks, but not dangerous. Many campers come here on public holidays.
getting there
In the street
From Pointe-a-Pitre on the northern arterial roads through the cities of Abymes and Morne-A-L´Eau to the junction of Balin (20 km from Pointe-a-Pitre). There you can choose the coastal road via Petit-Canal and Port-Louis, or you turn right, drive almost 900 m and then after a left turn for 7 km you have an almost straight road in front of you. It leads close to the center of the island and with a few curves it leads to Anse-Bertrand at the end.
Tourist Attractions
- Eglise Saint-Denis. The Eglise Saint-Denis church and the cemetery are in the center of the village. It is one of the oldest cemeteries on the island.
- Hippodrome Saint-Jacques. The Hippodrome Saint-Jacques is about 6 km northeast of the village. The racecourse can be reached either via a branch route north of the town center or via the national road 8 and the D 120 via the village of Massoux.
- Habitation la Mahaudière. On the grounds of Habitation la Mahaudière and Parc Krayb, Route de la Grande Vigie. Archaeological excavations took place there.Open: Tue - Sun 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Porte d`Enfer. From the town center, first approx. 4 km in the direction of Pointe de la Grande Vigie, then another 4 km in an easterly direction, 2 high rock faces form a protected lagoon with clear, calm water.
- Trou de Madame Coco, at the end of the Porte d`Enfer. Cliffs cut out by the surf, accessible after a 10-minute walk. You can continue to hike to other cliffs on the “Chemin de la Grande Falaise” path. The Trou du Souffleur to Pointe Petit-Nègre can be reached via Anse à la Barque, the walk is around 2 hours.
- Pointe de la Grande Vigie. The Pointe de la Grande Vigie can be reached from the town center via the D 122 road. Around 5 km to the northeast, this is the absolute northern tip of the island. An 80 m high rocky coast, the view of impressive waves down, laterally of the surrounding bays and cliffs, and against the horizon to the islands of Desirade and Antigua (70 km).
activities
horse race
- Hippodrome Saint-Jacques. Tel.: (0)590 221108. Horse races are held here regularly, attracting visitors from across the region.
shop
kitchen
- L'Anthonis, Rue Commandant Mortenol / Place du Marché. Tel.: (0)590 220402. Creole, medium prices.Open: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 6 p.m. - 10.30 p.m.
- Le Stadium, Rue Commandant Mortenol. Tel.: (0)590 221472.
health
Pharmacies
Practical advice
- Mairie. Tel.: (0)590 894848, Fax: (0)590 894896. City administration, office hours: Mon, Tue Thu 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 2.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m., Wed Fri 8 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.
