Vieux Fort is a city in Saint Lucia.
 View from Cape Moule a Chique over Vieux Fort | ||
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| District | Vieux Fort | |
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| Residents | 16,330 in the larger parish | |
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| Tourist information Tel | 454-6644 | |
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background
As early as 1600 there was a Dutch branch at this point, which sailing ships called at irregularly. English castaways found refuge there in 1605. However, they were attacked by the Indians after a short time and many of them were killed in the process. In the decades that followed, all nations in this region went ashore as the bay was a good anchorage. The Dutch built a fort at Point Sables. In 1764 a large number of French came here from the island of MARTINIQUE. In 1775 there were already 61 plantations in the area. Vieux Fort became the island's capital and the center of sugar production. Outside the village you can find the ruins of a sugar factory from the 18th century. Until the end of World War I, this was the main growing area for sugar cane. In 1939 the island government sold 280 hectares of fallow land to farmers on BARBADOS. After the outbreak of World War II, the USA leased over 250 hectares of land in the Beanfield district to build a military base with an airfield. In addition to the airport, the Americans also built a new quay, the main roads were re-paved and a large, modern hospital was built just outside in the municipality of Augier. A tunnel was also created from Vieux Fort to this hospital as the shortest and safest connection. In 1971, with Canadian financial aid, today's airfield was built. 450,000 international air traffic passengers are handled there every year. For the Cricket World Cup in 2007, the airport was renovated and the airport building expanded.
In 1980 Hurricane Allen damaged a large part of the city.
On the night of September 8th to 9th, 2009 a wing of St. Jude's Hospital for inpatient treatment burned down completely. All 47 patients were evacuated and one patient died. The two side wings remained undamaged. There you will find the emergency room, X-ray, dental clinic, administration, pharmacy and the area for day patients.
Today Vieux Fort is the second largest city on the island after Castries.
The streets in the old center are laid out like a chessboard, six by seven streets. The approximately 750 m long Clarke Street is the main street of the town with many shops. It runs almost straight south from the St. Judes Highway to the new fishing port.
New Dock Road runs parallel to Clarke Street from St. Jude's Highway even further south to the container and freight port.
In the south at Cape Moule à Chique there is a lighthouse. From here you can see the island of SAINT VINCENT on a clear day.
The parishes belong to the administrative district of Vieux Fort Augier, Belle Vue, Black Bay, Grace, La Resource, Pierrot and St. Urban.
beaches
- Anse de Sables. The Anse de Sables is an elongated, light, narrow sandy beach without trees on the Atlantic coast. It is particularly popular with surfers and hang-gliders.
- Honeymoon Beach, north of Vieux Fort. Narrow, rough beach, no infrastructure, good for picnics, only accessible by 4x4.
getting there
By plane
The airport goes back to an American air force base from World War II. International flights are handled there: Hewanorra International, Vieux Fort, Tel. 454-6355, Fax 454-6900, IATA Code - UVF, ICAO Code - TLPL, runway 10/28, taxiway 9.003 x 148 feet (2.744 x 45 m ), Asphalt.
Charter flights
- Condor. Frankfurt, flights in the winter season.
- JetBlue Airways. Tel.: 1 800 538-2583. JFK Airfield, New York.
- Sunwing Airlines. Tel.: 1 800 761-1711. In the season from Toronto - Canada.
- WestJet. Tel.: 1 888 937-8538. In the season from Toronto - Canada.
Airlines
- American airline. Tel.: 459-6500 (Reservation), Fax: 453-6358.
- British Airways, Airport. Tel.: 454-6172, 1 800 247 9297 (Reservation), 454-8186 (Luggage info), 454-8686 (Cargo), Fax: 454-8469.
- Delta Air Lines, Airport. Tel.: 454-5594.
In the street
There is a relatively well-developed road between the two cities of Castries and Vieux Fort, so that you can get from one place to another in 90 minutes. It is a 2 hour drive from the tourist centers in the far north.
By boat
Vieux Fort has a large container and cargo port and an almost new fishing port. But the place is not an entry point.
mobility
Rental car
- Advice, Hewanorra Airport. Tel.: 454-6325.
- Cool Breeze Jeep Rental, Hewanorra Airport. Tel.: 454-7898.
- Moncherry´s Car & Jeep Rental, Vieux Fort - Laborie Highway. Tel.: 454-9591, Fax: 454-3450. Open: daily from 8 a.m.
- National Car Rental, Hewanorra Airport. Tel.: 454-6699.
Gas stations
- Texaco Service Station, St. Judes Highway near Clarke Street. Tel.: 454-6381. Open: Mon - Sat 6 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Texaco Service Station, in front of the main gate of the airfield. Tel.: 454-6370. Open: Mon - Sat 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sun 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Texaco, next to Gablewoods Mall South. Tel.: 454-6752. Open: Mon - Thu 6 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri Sat 6 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
taxi
- New Frontier Taxi, New Dock Road. Tel.: 454-5555.
- Stewart's Executive Transfer & Tours. Tel.: 484-6680.
Tourist Attractions
- Moule-a-Chique lighthouse. At the southernmost point of the island there is a lighthouse on a 223 m high hill. From here you can see Maria Island in the north and, with good visibility, as far as Saint Vincent in the south.
- Windward & Leeward Brewery, St. Jude's Highway. Tel.: 459-6200, Fax: 454-6301. Beer of the brands Piton, Heieken and Guinness is brewed there. The annual production is 300,000 hectoliters.
activities
fishing
- Vieux Fort Fisheries Complex. Tel.: 454-3371-72, Fax: 454-3369.
Kite sailing
- The Reef Kite & Surf, Anse de Sable. Tel.: 454-3418.
Sporting events
- George Odlum Stadium. Also known as the St. Lucia National Stadium, 8,000 seats, was built by the People's Republic of China between 2000 and 2002. In 2009 a new high-speed track with international standards was installed.
Bird watching, hiking
- Mankote Mangrover Swamp, on the southern tip of the island. There is a bird watching post there. You get information about the mangrove forest. Guided tours are carried out.
- Maria Island Natural Park, Maria Island Nature Reserve. Tel.: 454-5014. Home to an almost extinct racing snake and a species of lizard. Guided tours are carried out.
shop
- fish market, Fisheries Complex, at the end of Clarke Street by the sea. Landings Mon - Sat around 1 p.m. 3.30 p.m., prices between 5 and 7 EC dollars per pound (450 grams), cleaning, gutting and plastic bags cost extra.
- Greene Market, Clarke Street. Tel.: 454-6238. Food.Open: Mon - Sat 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Sun 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Vegetable, spice and fruit market, Clarke Street and Commercial Street. Street market.Open: Fri Sat morning.
- Super J, La Tourney. Tel.: 457-2316. Groceries, supermarket.Open: Mon - Thu 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Fri Sat 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sun public holidays 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- The Community Mart (TMC), La Resource. Tel.: 454-6084, Fax: 454-6084. Food.Open: Mon - Fri 7.30 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sat 7.30 a.m. - 9.30 p.m.
Airport
- Best of St. Lucia. Tel.: 454-7784. Boutique.
- Noah's arcade. Tel.: 454-5288. Souvenir.
Gablewoods Mall South, St. Jude's Highway, Black Bay
- Colly's Shoe Outlet. Tel.: 454-7612. Shoes.
- Denis Mc D.. Tel.: 454-7612. Shoes.
- Julian's Supermarket. Tel.: 454-9598, 454-9997-98. Food.Open: Mon - Thu 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Fri Sat 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sun on public holidays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Vieux Fort Plaza, New Dock Road
ATM across the street.
- Domino's pizza. Pizza, quick meals.
- Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). Quick meals.
- MC drugstore. Tel.: 458-8155.
kitchen
- Domino's pizza, Vieux Fort Plaza. Tel.: 454-0002. Pizza, quick meals.Open: Sun - Thu 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Fri Sat 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
- Dukamin, St. Judes Highway, behind Gablewoods Mall. Tel.: 454-3293. Chinese.Open: Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Flavors Fast Food Cafe, across from Old Plantation Yard, Geraudy Street. Tel.: 487-2151. Quick meals.Open: Mon - Sat 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m., Sun 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
- Il Pirata, Pastaio Industrial Estate, Vieux Fort - Laborie Highway. Tel.: 454-6610. Italian, medium prices.Open: Thu - Sun 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Vieux Fort Plaza, New Dock Road. Tel.: 454-8576. Fast meals, medium prices.
- Pat's Restaurant & Bar, George Shine Drive. Tel.: 454-5002. National cuisine.Open: daily 9.30 a.m. - 9.30 p.m.
- Sapphires, New Dock Road. Tel.: 454-6321.
- Scooby's restaurant, 1st floor, Gablewoods South Mall. Tel.: 454-6773. National cuisine.Open: Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Shernell's cafeteria, Vieux Fort Plaza, New Dock Road, overlooks the soccer field. Tel.: 454-7999, Fax: 454-9777. Fast meals are sold on the ground floor, and on the floor above there is a real restaurant with a large balcony, 3-course menu with advance booking.Open: Mon - Sat 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- TFY restaurant, New Dock Road. Tel.: 713-6900. Creole.Open: Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., the bar is open longer.
- The Coastline, Anse de Sable. Beach bar.
- The Old Plantation Yard, Lower Commercial Street. Tel.: 454-7969.
- The Pelican, Lower Clarke Street. Tel.: 454-6444.
Hotel restaurants
- Juliette's Restaurant & Bar, Juliette's Hotel. Tel.: 454-5300. Creole, international.Open: daily 7.30 a.m. - 9.30 a.m., 12 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. 6 p.m. - 9.30 p.m., bar non-stop.
- Shaaz, Skyway Hotel. Tel.: 454-3330. Open: daily 7 a.m. - 10.30 a.m., 11.30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 6.30 p.m. - 10 p.m., bar non-stop.
accommodation
- Charlery's Inn, Clarke Street and St. Jude's Highway. Tel.: 454-7420, Fax: 454-5899. 10 rooms, restaurant.
- Coconut Bay Resort (ex Club Med, ex Halcyon Days) ***, Beanfield. Tel.: 459-6000, 459-9999 (Reservation), Fax: 456-9900. 254 rooms, 3 restaurants, 4 bars, water landscape with children's pool, entertainment, children's club, tennis courts, basketball, volleyball, fitness center, souvenir shop, beach.Price: In summer: single room US $ 350, double room from US $ 310; in winter: single room US $ 430, double room from US $ 460.
- Hewanorra Gardens, Beanfield. Tel.: 454-7007, Fax: 454-8292. Studios and suites.Price: All year round: Studio US $ 50, Suite US $ 75.
- Juliette's Lodge Hotel ***, Beanfield. Tel.: 454-5300, Fax: 454-5305. 27 rooms and 3 apartments, restaurant, bar, pool. The house with 3 floors is advertised for sale!Price: All year round: single 90-125 US $, double 100-125 US $, apartment 165 US $, rental prices including taxes. Breakfast US $ 7, half board US $ 27, full board US $ 45 plus 18% tax.
- Kimatrai Hotel, New Dock Road. Tel.: 454-6328, Fax: 454-3038. Rooms and apartments, restaurant, bar. Location: 20 minutes walk from the beach.
- Skyway Hotel, Lonely Tree Beach, Beanfield. Tel.: 454-3330, Fax: 454-5535, 454-7116. 40 rooms and 4 suites, restaurant, bar, pool, conference room for 100 people.
Learn
- International American University College of Medicine (IAUCOM), Saint Lucia Campus, St. Judes Highway. Tel.: 454-3424, Fax: 454-3425. The educational institute in Saint Lucia was founded in 2003.
health
doctors
- St. Jude's Hospital, St. Jude's Highway, Augier. Tel.: 454-6041, Fax: 454-6684. 24-hour emergency room.
Pharmacies
- MC drugstore, Vieux Fort Plaza, New Dock Road. Tel.: 458-8155.
- Super J Pharmacy, La Tourney. Tel.: 457-2323.
- Total Health Care Pharmacy, Charlery Building, Clarke Street / Laborie Highway. Tel.: 454-8055, Fax: 454-8045. Open: Mon - Sat 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
optician
- Caribbean Optical Eye Clinic, 10 Clarke Street. Tel.: 454-5856.
- Eyecare Express, New Dock Road. Tel.: 454-3223.
dentists
Practical advice
Banks
- Bank of St. Lucia, Hewanorra International Airport. Tel.: 454-7780. The bank at the airport is open daily from 12.30 p.m. until the departure of the last flight.
- First Caribbean International Bank, New Dock Road. Tel.: 459-7255, Fax: 459-7114. ATM.Open: Mon - Thu 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Scotiabank, New Dock Road and St. Judes Highway. Tel.: 454-6314, Fax: 454-5616. 2 ATMs.Open: Mon - Thu 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Bureau De Change, Hewanorra Airport. Tel.: 454-7780.
International money transfers
information
- Tourist Information Center, Hewanorra Airport. Tel.: 454-6644.
police
- Vieux Fort Criminal Police (CID). Tel.: 456-3926.
- Drugs search. Tel.: 456-3932.
- Traffic police. Tel.: 456-3907.
All departments are housed in the new, blue-painted police building on St. Jude's Highway.
Postal services
- Post office, Gablewoods Mall South. Tel.: 454-7257.
- Vieux Fort Post Office. Tel.: 454-9036, Fax: 453-1097.
Internet cafe
- The Document Center, Town Center at the traffic lights. Open: Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Price: 1 hour 5 EC dollars.
telecommunications
- Digicel. Tel.: 454-3008.
- Lime. Tel.: 453-9671.
trips
- Solar Tours & Travel, Hewanorra Airport. Tel.: 454-9507.
- St. Lucia Reps, Hewanorra Airport. Tel.: 456-9179.
