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| Le Moule | ||
| region | Guadeloupe | |
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| Residents | 22.315 (2018) | |
| height | 4 m | |
| Tourist information Tel | (0)590 238903 | |
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Le Moule (creole: Moul) is a community in Guadeloupe.
background
The first French came here in 1635, and written records have been in existence since 1698; they name the place on the east side of the Bay Portland. Only in the 18th century was a pier built on the west side, which gave the place its current name. As a result, this became the most important trading port with connections as far as France. From the Atlantic coast it is 14 km to Saint-Francois.
In the first half of the 19th century, Le Moule had 8,047 residents, 7,066 of whom were slaves. Until the abolition of slavery, the plantation owners led an extraordinarily independent life in great prosperity. In 1901 there were only four instead of 100 sugar mills and distillers: Duchassaing, Gardel, Marly and Zévallos. Today's port only has a quay of 22 m in length and a jetty of 55 m. Fire destroyed parts of the village in 1873, 1897, 1901 and 1908, and hurricanes caused damage in 1899 and 1928. The last severe storm was "Hugo" in 1989.
Two sugar factories still work there today. The Edgard Clerc Archaeological Museum is located a few kilometers outside the village, and the Bellevue rum distillery is on the D 101 road.
There is a major investment and redevelopment program for the town center at the port, the Damencourt district with the Boulevard Maritime.
beaches
- Plage de l'Autre Bord. Long, shady beach with fine, golden sand and a few beach bars. The waves can be strong, but not dangerous because there are offshore reefs. Many visitors come for picnics and camping, especially on weekends.
- Plage de la Baie du Moule. Public beach next to the road. The sea gets deep quickly and the beach is well suited for surfers.
getting there
In the street
- Regular bus services take place between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- Buses to Saint-Francois depart from Boulevard Rougé.
- Buses to Pointe-a-Pitre leave via Morne-a-l’Eau from the Gare Routière bus terminal on rue Saint-Jean.
mobility
Rental car
Tourist Attractions
- town hall. The town hall was rebuilt after the hurricane of 1928 according to plans by Ali Tur.
- Eglise St.-Jean Baptiste. The church Eglise St.-Jean Baptiste on the central square in the center of the village was built between 1840 and 1850 in the shape of a Latin cross in neoclassical style.
- Wisoski. The Wisoski is located at the entrance to the harbor. It was a military warehouse and is currently being renovated. The name goes back to a Polish military chief who was stationed there at the time of construction.
- Fortifications. Fortifications with cannons, gunpowder factories and ammunition bunkers can still be found on both sides of the bay.
- Damoiseau distillery, RD 101, Bellevue. Tel.: (0)590 234710, Fax: (0)590 234850. Open: Mon Sat 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- L`Usine Gardel. Tel.: (0)590 233775. This is the last sugar factory in operation, it was built in 1870.
- Edgar Clerc Museum, Parc de la Rosette, Route de la Rosette. Tel.: (0)590 235757. History museum.Open: Mon - Sun 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
activities
Cockfighting
- Pitt à Coq, Belair. Tel.: (0)590 242370.
Kayaks
- Agency for Arts and Sports (OMACS), Boulevard Rougé, Moule. Tel.: (0)590 230272.
shop
- Marketplace, Le Bourg.
kitchen
- Chez Max, Boulevard Maritime. Tel.: (0)590 231075. Creole, cheap.Open: 12 noon - 3 p.m. 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Chez Sosso Restaurant & Bar, 21 rue Saint-Jean. Tel.: (0)590 232581.
- Horizon Bleu, Boulevard Maritime. Mobile: (0)690 466805.
- Jazz cafe, Rue Saint Jean. Tel.: (0)590 239051.
- La Bananeraie, 11 rue Gaston Monerville. Tel.: (0)590 236688.
- La Mangrove, Route de la Baie. Tel.: (0)590 236985.
- La Vieille Chaudière, Rue des Grands Fonds. Tel.: (0)590 240320.
- Le Spot, Boulevard Maritime. Tel.: (0)590 856602.
- Stardust, 6 rue Achille René Boisneuf. Tel.: (0)590 238532.
nightlife
- La Bananeraie. Tel.: (0)590 236688. Bar, live music.
accommodation
- Cottage Hotel, Route de la Plage des Alizés L'Autre Bord. Tel.: (0)590 237838, Fax: (0)590 237839. 24 apartments. Time-share facility, restaurant, pool, beach.
- Tropical Club Les Alizés ***, Rue des Alizés. Tel.: (0)590 237850, Fax: (0)590 238111. 96 rooms, restaurant, bar, pool, boutique, fitness center, beach, handicapped accessible.
health
Pharmacies
- Pharmacie du Center, 65 Boulevard Rougé. Tel.: (0)590 235129.
- Pharmacie Luce Calvados, 56 rue Saint-Jean. Tel.: (0)590 235001.
- Pharmacy Spartie, 92 Boulevard Rougé. Tel.: (0)590 235565.
Practical advice
Banks
- Banque Populaire, 73 rue Saint Jean. Tel.: (0)590 235387.
administration
- Office Municipal du Tourisme et Syndicat d’Initiative, Boulevard Maritime, women's court. Tel.: (0)590 238903, Fax: (0)590 230358.
- Mairie. Tel.: (0)590 230900, Fax: (0)590 236876. City administration.Open: Office hours: Mon, Tue Thu 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wed 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Fri 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
