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| region | Guadeloupe | |
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| Residents | 7.991 (2018) | |
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| Tourist information Tel | (0)590 927701 | |
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Trois-Rivières (creole: Twarivyè) is a community in Guadeloupe.
background
The parish of Trois-Rivières was founded in 1640. In 1789 the first general assembly of the elected representatives of Guadeloupe was held here. Several rivers shape the image of the place and give it its name: Rivière de Grande-Anse, Rivière du Petit Carbet and Rivière du Trou au Chien. The early settlers planted cotton, coffee, tobacco, vanilla, sugar cane and, more recently, bananas.
If you look closely, Trois-Rivières is a village that consists of two parts. The much larger district is grouped along the old, winding main road (National Road 1). There are also all important facilities such as the mayor's office, cemetery, church and schools, about 1 km from the coast.
The second, much smaller district is by the sea. There at the sheltered harbor there is a 90 m long landing stage and 180 m quay facilities.
beaches
- Plage de Grand-Anse. Gray sand beach. The sea is deep there but calm and invites you to swim. Lots of locals come here on weekends.
getting there
In the street
Trois-Rivières is located in the far south of the Basse-Terre part of the island. The main road along the east coast (National Road 1) has been generously expanded in recent years. The last construction phase is the section between Capesterre-Belle-Eau and Trois-Rivières. Shortly before the village, another section towards Gourbeyre and the west coast has already been completed, so that through traffic now passes Trois-Rivières.
By boat
Three companies operate from Trois-Rivières to Terre-de-Haut on the island of Les Saintes. The journey time is 25 minutes each.
- Brudey Freres. Daily at 9:00 a.m. at 5:00 p.m.Price: one-way ticket € 16.00, return ticket € 22.00.
- CTM Deher. Daily at 9:00 a.m. at 4:30 p.m.Price: one-way ticket € 14.00, return ticket € 21.00.
- Societe Maritime des Iles du Sud. Daily at 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.Price: one-way ticket € 12.00, return ticket € 19.00.
mobility
Rental car
- Karib Tours, Rue de la Fabrique, Bord de Mer. Mobile: (0)690 304648.
- M J location, Sapotille, 3 km from the center. Tel.: (0)590 926022.
Transportation
- In Trois-Rivières there is a public transport system (Transport Public Routier des Personnes). The following districts are approached:
- Bourg - Faubourg - Delgrès - Grand ’Anse
- Bourg - Louisville - Sapotille - Petit Carbet
- Bourg - Regrettée - Bord de Mer - Robin
- Ermitage - Schœlcher- Réduit - Montchappé - La Plaine
- Departures are from the city center, Rue du Capitaine Moïse Bebel
Tourist Attractions
- La battery. In this gun emplacement from 1782 there are still three cannons.
- Le Musee de la Banana, Maison de la Banane, Plantation Bureau, La Regrettée, 2 km outside. Tel.: (0)590 927075. An exhibition gives impressions of banana planting, harvesting and packing for transport. Souvenirs can be bought in the plantation shop. Banana pancakes and flambéed bananas are available by prior arrangement.Open: Mon Sat 9.30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Parc Archéologique Des Roches Gravées, Bord de Mer. Tel.: (0)590 929188. Here you can see rock carvings that are dated to the 3rd and 4th centuries. In 1974 the Ministry of Culture named the complex a historical monument, and it has been open to the public since June 28, 1975. The Société d`Historie has been looking after the property since 1981. The visitor will find 230 engravings on 22 rocks.Open: daily 8.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.Price: Admission: € 1.52.
shop
kitchen
- Blue Caraibe, Chemin Departemental N 7, Bord de Mer. Tel.: (0)590 927621.
- L'Etoile de Mer, at the pier, Bord de Mer. Fish restaurant, expensive.Open: daily 12 noon - 3 p.m. 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- La Cabane Creole, Grande Anse. Tel.: (0)590 342840. Creole, cheap, covered terrace, one of the best restaurants in Guadeloupe.
- La Terrasses du Park, Rue Alexandre Isaac. Tel.: (0)590 927477.
- Le Coin des Gourmets, Chemin Departemental 7. Tel.: (0)590 927508.
- Le Jardin Malanga, Hermitage. Tel.: (0)590 926757.
- Le Module, Grand Anse. Tel.: (0)590 926543.
- Rayon de Soleil, Grand Anse route. Tel.: (0)590 926231.
- Rosette naranin, Bourg. Tel.: (0)590 929720.
accommodation
- Grand Anse Hotel **, Route Vieux Fort. Tel.: (0)590 929047, Fax: (0)590 929369. 16 rooms, restaurant, bar, pool. Location: 1 km to the beach.
- Le Jardin Malanga ***, l`Hermitage, Trois-Rivières. Tel.: (0)590 926757, Fax: (0)590 926758. 6 bungalows 3 rooms, restaurant, bar, pool. Location: in a colonial mansion from 1927, 12 minutes from the sea.
health
doctors
- Clinique La Violette. Tel.: (0)590 929400.
Pharmacies
- Pharmacie Tarquin, Rue Gerville Réache. Tel.: (0)590 929041.
- Pharmacie Vainqueur, Bourg. Tel.: (0)590 929167.
Practical advice
Banks
- Credit Agricole, Rue Général Delacroix, Bourg. Tel.: (0)590 929563, (0)820 800971.
police
- Gendarmerie, Regrettée. Tel.: (0)590 929010.
- Gendarmerie, Trois-Rivières. Tel.: (0)590 865190.
- Police Municipale, Mairie, Place du Capitaine Moïse Bebel.
administration
- Bibliothèque Municipale Péronne Salin, Théâtre de Verdure. Tel.: (0)590 923560, Fax: (0)590 923567. City library and exhibition rooms.
- Port captain. Tel.: (0)590 929654.
- Préfecture, Rue Lardenoy. Tel.: (0)590 815832.
- City administration, Mairie, Le Bourg. Tel.: (0)590 929005.
- Syndicat d`Initiative. Tel.: (0)590 927701, Fax: (0)590 929912. Tourist office. Office hours: Mon, Tue, Thu Fri 7.15 a.m. - 4.45 p.m., Wed 7.15 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. - 5.15 p.m., Sat 8.15 a.m. - 12.15 p.m.
trips
- Karib Tours, Route de Embarcadère Bord de Mer. Tel.: (0)590 997380. Day trips to Les Saintes Island.
