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| Pointe-Noire | ||
| region | Guadeloupe | |
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| Residents | 6.069 (2018) | |
| height | 0 - 775 | |
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| Tourist info | (0)590 999243 http://www.pointe-noire-guadeloupe.com | |
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Pointe-Noire (creole: Pwentnwa) is a parish in Guadeloupe.
background
This village was founded in 1715 and is 42 km from Pointe-à-Pitre. It got its name from the black volcanic rock from the area. There is a soldier monument in the village and a colorful statue of the Virgin Mary in front of the town hall. The two streets, Rue de la Republique and Rue Saint-Jean, are the main shopping streets. The Rue de la Republique is the second parallel street to the sea and runs as a one-way street from north to south.
In the far south, directly north of the junction to Route de la Traversée, which leads across the island, is the district of Mahaut.
Halfway between Mahaut and the Bourg, the D 16 turns right uphill to Section Acomat. In the area there are the ruins of a fortification and the waterfall of the same name.
Shortly before the Bourg von Pointe-Noire, the D17 road leads as a dead end up the mountain to the Les Plaines section.
The small fishing port is located 3 km north in the district of Baillargent.
getting there
In the street
Pointe-Noire is on National Road 2. However, if you want to get to Pointe-Noire from the eastern part of the island of Basse-Terre or from Grande-Terre, it is advisable not to take the national road through the north of Basse-Terre , but the Route de la Traversée. This route is shorter, faster (because of the traffic jams on the N2) and more scenic because it leads across the island through the national park.
mobility
Gas station
The petrol station is located at the southern entrance to the village, Section Bellevue, next to the girls' school.
Tourist Attractions
- La Caféière Beauséjour, Hauteur d`Acomat. Tel.: (0)590 981009, Fax: (0)590 981249. This is a working coffee plantation from the 18th century with a restaurant (closed in September and October), guest rooms and a boutique. The plantation house was built in 1764. This is where the classical music festival takes place.Open: Tue - Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- La casa vanilla, Hauteur d`Acomat. Tel.: (0)590 982277.
- La Maison du Bois, Les Plaines. Tel.: (0)590 981690, Fax: (0)590 252035. Restaurant and boutique.Open: Tue - Sun 9.30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- La Maison du Cacao, Grande Plaine. Tel.: (0)590 982523, Fax: (0)590 982773. Cocoa plantation, botanical garden, boutique.Open: Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1.30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Musée du Coquillage, Route des Plaines, Plage Caraïbe. Tel.: (0)590 986937, Fax: (0)590 981507. Open: 9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. 3.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.Price: Admission: adults: € 5, children € 2.
- Le Parc des Orchidées, Trou Caverne, Beausoleil, Gommier. Tel.: (0)590 385677. There are 2,000 different types of orchids there. Visits by appointment only.
activities
Boat charter
- Croisieres a la Voile aux Antilles, Rocher Caraibe. Tel.: (0)590 324605.
Marina
- A large marina is under construction.
Diving
- Les Bâillantes Tortues (CMAS, PADI), Port de Péché, Marina Baillargent. Tel.: (0)590 982971, Fax: (0)590 982938.
shop
- Liquoristerie Callard, Domaine de Bellevue. Tel.: (0)590 982523.
kitchen
- Chez Georges, Rue Baudot. Tel.: (0)590 981480.
- Délices Caraïbes, Place Caraïbe. Tel.: (0)590 981234.
- L’Africaine, Rue Louis Delgres. Tel.: (0)590 981097.
- La Case a Lucien, Rue Armand Felix. Tel.: (0)590 982090.
- Chez Jackye, Rue Bataille à Anse de Guyonneau. Tel.: (0)590 980698.
- Les Pavillons de Ti’t Anse, Plage de Petit Anse. Tel.: (0)590 999751. Hotel restaurant, recommended.
- Le Ressac, Section Baillargent. Tel.: (0)590 999277.
- Le Coin des Pêcheurs, Baillargent. Tel.: (0)590 980934.
- Le Colibri, Plague Caraibe. Tel.: (0)590 982900.
- L ’Ecloserie, Parc Aquacole, Les Plaines. Tel.: (0)590 981183.
- La Grillade, Section Les Plaines. Tel.: (0)590 981830.
- Le Mahaultier, Mahault. Tel.: (0)590 982566.
- Grain de café, Section Montchery. Tel.: (0)590 985956.
- Kaz O Mango, Section Gommier. Tel.: (0)590 984402.
- La Caféière Beauséjour, Chemin Départemental Acomat. Tel.: (0)590 981009. Gourmet restaurant, expensive, closed on Mondays.
- Le Hameau de Bellevue, Chemin Communal 7, Bellevue. Tel.: (0)590 982091.
- Coleurs Caraibes, District zoo. Tel.: (0)590 988959.
- Le Dynaste, Chemin traverse. Tel.: (0)590 988959.
accommodation
- La Pointe D'Argent, Baillargent. Tel.: (0)590 284435, Fax: (0)590 284435. 6 apartments, 4 studios and 5 rooms, bar, pool, handicapped accessible.Open: Restaurant: 6.30 a.m. - 11 p.m.Price: In summer: double room 50 €, studio 1-2 people 50-55 €, apartment 2-6 people 75-100 €; in winter: double room 60 €, studio 1-2 people 60-85 €, apartment 2-6 people 95-135 €. Rental prices for a double room and studio with breakfast, apartment without breakfast.
- Les Pavillons de Ti T`Anse, Baillargent. Tel.: (0)590 999750, (0)590 999751, Fax: (0)590 999757. 10 studios 5 apartments, restaurant, bar with beach view, very nice, pool.Price: In winter: 2 people € 96, 4 people € 124, 6 people € 174. Breakfast € 8.50, children's breakfast € 5.50, half board € 28, children's menu € 10 per day.
- Rochers Caraïbes (Eco village), 9 route des Rochers, 97116 Pointe Noire.
health
doctors
- Center Hospitalier Daniel Beauperthuy. Tel.: (0)590 805959, (0)590 805925.
Pharmacies
- Pharmacie Chalard, Rue de la République. Tel.: (0)590 980146.
- Pharmacie J.-L. Thomas, Rue de la République. Tel.: (0)590 980281.
Practical advice
Banks
police
- Gendarmerie, Rai d'Eau. Tel.: (0)590 980105.
administration
- City administration, Mairie. Tel.: (0)590 980104, Fax: (0)590 980088. Open: Office hours: Mon Thu 7.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. 2 p.m. - 5.30 p.m., Tue 7.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m., Wed 7.30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., Fri 7.30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
miscellaneous
Post office
- La Poste, North end of the Rue de la Republique. Tel.: (0)590 996200.
trips
- Trace des Contrebandiers. The Trace des Contrebandiers hiking trail begins at the southern exit of Pointe-Noire. Nearby there is also a memorial for the dead, ruins of a fortress and the Maison du Bois, the “wood museum”, opposite the swimming pool. The museum building is made of 13 different types of wood found on the island. Shipbuilding, cooperage, half-timbering and cabinet making is shown in the individual rooms. Opening times: daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Trace des Contrebandiers. The Trace des Contrebandiers is a very old way of crossing the island when the road didn't exist. The path consists of road D 17 on the west side for about 5 km. On the east side, about 4 km are also passable, there you reach the national road 2 about 3½ km west of Lamentin. The total route is 16.7 km long, 7.2 km of which are non-navigable footpaths, pass height: 519 m.
literature
Web links
- http://villepointenoire.fr/ - Official website of Pointe-Noire
