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| region | Guadeloupe | |
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| Residents | 5.635 (2018) | |
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Port Louis (creole: Pòlwi) is a community in Guadeloupe.
background
The place was named after King Louis XIV of France. In the past centuries the port was protected by three fortifications. The sugar cane from the hinterland was processed in the sugar factory of the Beauport family. In 1965, 2,100 people were still working for the factory. It had to close after a hurricane. Today's port has a quay length of 150 m.
getting there
By plane
In the street
Port Louis is located on the northwest coast between the towns of Morne-A-L'Eau and Anse-Bertrand. The national road 6 makes a big curve through the place and leads directly along the sea.
mobility
Map of Port Louis
Tourist Attractions
- Notre Dame du Bon-Secours. The Church of Notre Dame du Bon-Secours was built between 1891 and 1894.
- Le Pays de la Canne, Beauport. Tel.: (0)590 224470, Fax: (0)590 224479. Agricultural property, industrial museum with children's playground, restoration and narrow-gauge railway for a trip across the plantation. You will get information about the cultivation, science and techniques of agriculture.Open: Tue - Sun 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Le Moulin à vent de l`Habitation Godet. Former sugar mill.
activities
Diving
- Eden Plongee, 17 Boulevard Boisneuf. Tel.: (0)590 228727.
- Blue Dive. Tel.: (0)590 228647, Fax: (0)590 228647.
beaches
- L'Anse you prompter, at the northern end of the village. A very beautiful beach with golden sand and shady trees. It is very popular with water sports enthusiasts. On weekends, many locals come to picnic and camp. There are several food stalls.Price: Parking fee: € 2.
- There is also a beach at the southern end of the village. But this is very narrow and little visited.
shop
- Marketplace, at the port.
- Supermarché de la Marine. Food.
kitchen
- Au Petit Manoir, Rue Général de Lacroix. Tel.: (0)590 836815. Open: Tue - Sat 12 noon - 2.30 p.m. 7.30 p.m. - 9 p.m., Tue Wed evenings only after registration.
- Chez Camille, Rue Sadi Carnot. Tel.: (0)590 229185.
- Créolita, Route da la Plage Promptleur, 100 m from the beach. Tel.: (0)590 501278. Fish dishes.Open: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- La Corridao du Sud, at the harbor, Section Zephyr. Tel.: (0)590 229233. Fish restaurant, medium prices.
- Le Mangala, Section barbotteau. Tel.: (0)590 228543.
nightlife
accommodation
security
police
- Gendarmerie, Le Bourg. Tel.: (0)590 229009.
health
Pharmacies
- Pharmacie Derussy, 1 rue Sadi Carnot. Tel.: (0)590 229177.
- Pharmacie Lubeth, 5 rue Schoelcher. Tel.: (0)590 229005.
