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| Residents | 12.348 (2018) | |
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Saint-Francois (creole: Mustard wanswà) is a parish in Guadeloupe.
background
Manor house of a sugar plantation
In 1683 the administrative district of Châteaux was founded by Capuchin monks, and Saint-Francois became the capital. It is 37 km from Pointe-a-Pitre. In 1790 4,570 people lived in the area. Most of the plantations first grew cotton. In the years after the French Revolution, many sugar cane plantations came into being. In addition to the 70 cotton plantations, there were now 36 sugar cane plantations that operated 41 sugar mills. After the abolition of slavery, around 340 Indian contract workers came to the region in December 1854. By 1870 the place already had 6,500 inhabitants. In 1928 a hurricane destroyed almost all buildings. There were 80 dead and over 200 wounded. On September 17, 1989, Saint-Francois was again badly damaged by the hurricane "Hugo". The banana port has now been restored. The town center is formed by the market and the Notre Dame de Guadeloupe cathedral from the 18th century, the facade of which is a listed building. The main shopping streets are Rue du Cours Nolivos and Rue du Docteur Cabre. Along the road from the center to the fishing port you will find a number of typical restaurants. There are over 75 restaurants throughout the village.
The tourist center with boutiques, a casino, the “Grande Saline” marina and the golf course is to the east of the center. Across from the southern exit of the marina, the new Base Nautique, a collection of water sports facilities, was built.
The airfield is located behind the golf course.
The county road D 118 leads to the most easterly point of the island, the Pointe des Châteaux.
beaches
Pointe des Châteaux
- Anse a l'Eau. Beautiful, small bay with white sand, framed by rocks on one side. The access is at km 5 on the road from Saint-Francois to Moule.
- Plage de l'Anse a la Gourde. Long, shady sandy beach with a few rocks. There are a lot of campers here, especially on weekends. There is a restaurant. Access is possible from the Pointe des Chateaux street.
- Plage de l´Anse des Chateaux, on the eastern tip of the island. Very wide beach with a wide panorama. The sea here has strong Atlantic swell and is only suitable for good swimmers and surfers. The name Pointe des Châteaux refers to the bizarre rock formation reminiscent of the ruins of a castle. At the highest point there is a summit cross, from this point you have a wide view over Guadeloupe and the neighboring island of La Desirade. There is also a bus going to the end of the island, passing several restaurants on its way.
- Plage de l'Anse Tarare. Nudist beach. Access is via the Pointe des Chateaus Straße.
- Plage de la Marina. Public beach with fishing boats in the center of the village. Here you can rent all kinds of water sports equipment.
- Plague des Raisins Claires. Long jagged beach off the main road. The sea sometimes has strong waves. Many locals and campers can be found there on public holidays. There is an Indian cemetery nearby.
- Pointe tartans. This secluded beach is a popular nudist beach.
getting there
View from the Pointe des Châteaux. to the island of La Desirade
By plane
- 1 Saint-Francois.
600 m land runway for light aircraft up to 5.7 tons in weight. There is no aviation fuel there. Immigration and customs authorities: Tel. 844076, police: Tel. 820648, weather report: Tel. 820372.
In the street
Saint-Francois is located on the southeast tip of Guadeloupe, 11 km from Sainte-Anne and 9 km from Le Moule. From the international airport and from Pointe-a-Pitre you can either take the coastal road (National Road 4) or the National Road 5 via the villages of Morne-A-l'Eau and Le Moule.
By boat
From Saint-Francois there are boat connections to the offshore islands of La Desirade, Les Saintes and Marie-Galante. Departures from Gare Maritime, Place du Vieux Port.
- SARL La Somade. SARL La Somade runs daily except Thursdays to La Desirade, travel time 45 minutes. Departures at 8:00 a.m. at 4:45 p.m. The fare for a single journey is € 15, and a return ticket is € 22.
- Comatrile. The company Comatrile goes to La Desirade every day except Mondays, travel time 30 minutes. Departures at 8 a.m. The fare for a single journey is € 14, and a return ticket is € 22.
- Comatrile. The company Comatrile sails to Terre-de-Haut on the island of Les Saintes every day except Mondays, travel time 1 hour and 40 minutes. Departures at 7:00 a.m. The fare for a one-way trip is € 28, a return trip is € 38.
- Comatrile. The Comatrile company sails to Saint Louis on the island of Marie-Galante every day, except Mondays, with a journey time of 45 minutes. Departures at 7:00 a.m. The fare for a one-way trip is € 26, a return trip € 36.
mobility
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Map of Saint-François (Guadeloupe)
Rental car
- budget, Avenue de l`Europe. Tel.: (0)590 204929.
- Europcar, across from the casino. Tel.: (0)590 886977.
activities
Boat charter
- Location de Bateau, Base Nautique. Mobile: (0)690 837813.
- Paradoxical Croiseres. Tel.: (0)590 885173, Fax: (0)590 887952. Catamaran, marina. Day trip to Petite-Terre, Mon, Wed Sat, departure at 8 a.m., fare including lunch and drink for adults € 85, children (2 - 12 years) € 60; Day trip to Marie Galante, Tue Thu, departure at 8.00 am, fare including fish bar-be-que and 2½ hour island tour for adults € 95, children (2 - 12 years) € 65; all prices plus taxes. Trips to the island of La Desirade and Les Saintes only for groups with advance notice.
golf
- Golf Municipale de Saint-François, Avenue de l`Europe. Tel.: (0)590 884187. 18-hole course, 5,990 meters, par 71. Clubhouse with restaurant and Pro & Pro Shop, racket cart rental. Day pass / green fee: 40 €, 1 week 185 €, 1 month 460 €. Caddy: € 6, cart: € 35.
Jet ski
- Jet l’Plonge, 26 Rue de la Fraternité. Mobile: (0)690 576888.
Kayaks
- ANNL - Ecole de Voile, Base Nautique. Mobile: (0)690 760916, (0)690 717811. Price: One kayak per hour € 10, two kayaks per hour € 15.
Marinas
- La Marina de Grand Saline, Avenue de l`Europe. Tel.: (0)590 884728, Fax: (0)590 885348. 220 berths, fuel, water. The entire marina has been renewed.
sailing
- ANNL - Ecole de Voile, Base Nautique. Mobile: (0)690 760916, (0)690 717811. Price: Hobbie Cat per hour € 35, half day € 65.
- Guadeloupe Voiles, Base Nautique. Mobile: (0)690 563720.
- Paradoxes Croisières, Avenue de l`Europe. Tel.: (0)590 884173. Sailing tours to Petite Terre and Desirade.
surfing
- ANNL - Ecole de Voile, Base Nautique. Mobile: (0)690 760916, (0)690 717811. Price: € 10 per hour, € 20 half a day; Funboard € 15 per hour, € 30 half a day.
- Location de planche à voile, Route du Lagon. Mobile: (0)690 351349.
- Saint-Francois Surf Club, Base Nautique. Mobile: (0)690 401565.
Diving
- Deep Sub Antilles, Base Nautique. Tel.: (0)590 858118.
shop
- Center Commercial Les Arcades
- Center Commercial Marina
kitchen
Restaurants at the harbor
- Le Vieux Port, Rue Margagnan, by the fishing port. Tel.: (0)590 884660. Fish, grill, very expensive.
Restaurants at the marina
- La Dinette Gourmande, Marina. Tel.: (0)590 901479. Mexican, tapas.Open: Tue - Sat, Sun only in the evening, closed on Mondays.
- La Salsa, Avenue de l’Europe. Tel.: (0)590 888502.
- Le Bistrot Saint-Fancois, 7 Résidence Europa du Golf. Tel.: (0)590 884690.
- Le Café Gourmand, Avenue de l’Europe. Tel.: (0)590 885864.
- Le Navy, 8 Galerie de la Marina. Tel.: (0)590 880722.
- Mango Express Restaurant & Bar, Marina. Tel.: (0)590 571502. Creperie, ice cream, cheap.Open: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- Restaurant du Golf, Avenue de l’Europe, Marina. Tel.: (0)590 854560.
- Resto des Artistes, 9 Avenue de l’Europe, Marina. Tel.: (0)590 887544. Medium prices, recommendable.
Restaurants at the Pointe des Châteaux
- Chez Man Michel, Tarrare, Pointe des Châteaux. Tel.: (0)590 887279.
- Entre deux Mers, Karouane, Pointe des Châteaux. Tel.: (0)590 884776.
- Restaurant de la Plage, Route Pointe des Châteaux, Anse à la Gourde. Tel.: (0)590 885219. Fish restaurant.
Restaurants on rue de la République
- Chez Lucie, Rue de la République. Tel.: (0)590 886674.
- La Cannelier du Port, Rue de la République. Tel.: (0)590 908448.
- La Table, 12 rue de la République, near the port. Tel.: (0)590 470715. Creole.Open: 11.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. 7 p.m. - midnight.
- Le Grand Bleu, Rue de la République. Tel.: (0)590 885823.
- Le Plaisir du Palais, Rue de la République. Tel.: (0)590 855376.
- Le Sable Blanc, Rue de la République. Tel.: (0)590 855580.
- Les Brisants, Rue de la République, by the fishing port. Tel.: (0)590 884089. Fish dishes, creole, cheap and good.
- Les Jardins du Mareyeur, Rue de la République. Tel.: (0)590 884424.
- Les Pieds dans l’Eau, at the market, rue de la République. Tel.: (0)590 886002. Creole, cheap, very good.
nightlife
Bars
- Beat Brass Café, Rue de la Liberté. Tel.: (0)590 850505.
- Café Biz’Art. Mobile: (0)690 571314.
- Iguana Cafe, Chemin de la Coulée, Pointe des Châteaux. Tel.: (0)590 886137, Fax: (0)590 851000. Creole.
Gambling casino
- Casino de la Marina, Avenue de l’Europ. Tel.: (0)590 884131, Fax: (0)590 884144. Bar, snack, night club, entry only with ID.Open: daily except Mon 9:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
accommodation
- Anchorage Anse des Rochers ***, Domaine de L'Anse des Rochers. Tel.: (0)590 939000, Fax: (0)590 939100. 256 rooms and 24 villas with 4 rooms each, 3 restaurants, bar, beach cafe, pool, entertainment, boutiques, 2 floodlit tennis courts, beach with deck chairs and parasols, diving, child-friendly; Location: 3½ km from Saint-Francois.
- Domain de May, Section May. Tel.: (0)590 887951, Fax: (0)590 884543. 20 bungalows, restaurant, pool. Location: 3 km from the sea.
- Golf Village ***, 96 Les Hauts de Saint-François. Tel.: (0)590 887373, Fax: (0)590 886170. 56 rooms, 20 studios and 11 villas, restaurant, bar, pool, boutique. Location: 1½ km from the sea, with a 4 hectare park.
- Hotel Cocolo Beach ***, Anse à la barque. Tel.: (0)590 888700, Fax: (0)590 888701. 10 rooms, pool. Location: 50 m from the sea.
- Hotel Golf Marine ***, Marina, avenue de l'Europe. Tel.: (0)590 886060, Fax: (0)590 855143. 38 rooms and 23 duplex. Restaurant open only for breakfast: 7.30 a.m. - 10.00 a.m. Bar, pool. Location: 300 m from the beach.
- La Cocoteraie ****, Avenue de l`Europe. Tel.: (0)590 887981, Fax: (0)590 887833. 40 suites, restaurant, bar, pool, fitness center, beach. All facilities of the neighboring hotel Le Meridien are available to guests.
- Le Méridien Saint-François ****, Avenue de l`Europe. Tel.: (0)590 885100, Fax: (0)590 884071. 265 rooms, 2 restaurants, bars, pool, boutique, 18-hole golf course, 2 conference rooms with 30 and 350 seats, 5 floodlit tennis courts, private beach, sailing, surfing, diving.
- La Residence Pradel ***. Tel.: (0)590 884985. 16 rooms and two bungalows, a pool with a view over Saint-François near the Martin Luther-King roundabout.
health
Pharmacies
- Pharmacie du Marché - Nipiossian, 58 rue Alexandre Isaac. Tel.: (0)590 886102.
- Pharmacie Port Caraibe - Mazerolles, Avenue Kennedy. Tel.: (0)590 915090.
Practical advice
Banks
- Banque Francaise Commerciale (BFC), 37 Résidence Karukéra. Tel.: (0)590 886798, (0)590 888922.
- Banque Nationale de Paris (BNP), Rue Saint Aude-Ferly, Les Salines. Tel.: (0)590 884134, Fax: (0)590 884307.
- Banque Régional d'Escomptes et de Dépôts (BRED), 1 rue du Général de Gaulle. Tel.: (0)820 336477.
- Credit Maritime, Rue du Général de Gaulle. Tel.: (0)590 850669.
- La Banque Postale, Rue Saint Aude-Ferly, Les Salines. Tel.: (0)590 363100.
police
- Gendarmerie, Le Bourg. Tel.: (0)590 884003.
administration
- Tourist Office, Avenue de l’Europe. Tel.: (0)590 686681, Fax: (0)590 884874. Office hours: November to April: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.; May, June, September and October: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.; July and August: Mon - Sat 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
