Excursion Taste & treasures of fort napoleon tour at Les Saintes

Discover Les Saintes, the battles at Fort Napoleon, and flavours of Guadalupe during this panoramic sightseeing and tasting excursion.

Terre de Haute, Fort Napoleon, Guided Tour, Fort Napoleon Garden

Depart the pier for the short drive to Fort Napoleon, constructed in 1867 under Napoleon III. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of this historic building’s two floors and explore the battles at Fort Napoleon. In addition, learn about the origins, climate, and islands of Les Saints, a volcanic archipelago fully-encircled by shallow reefs, and see its nine islands on a map. Following your tour, head over to Fort Napoleon’s exquisite Cactus Garden.

Breath-Taking Views, Les Saints Bay, Islands of Dominica & Guadalupe, Tastings, Local Specialities

The Fort Napoleon Garden at Fort Napoleon features breath-taking, 360-degree views overlooking Les Saints Bay and the islands of Dominica, Guadeloupe, and Marie-Galante. Afterward, proceed to Fort Napoleon’s Cistern Room for tastings of sumptuous local specialities, including tourments d’amour (fish cakes). At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Terre de Haut, Fort Napoleon, Cactus Garden, Les Saints, Archipelago Map, Breath-Taking Views, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Cistern Room, Tastings, Local Specialities

Note

This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 0.6 miles (about one kilometre), at times over uneven, cobblestone, and natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and 25 steps during the interior and garden visits to Fort Napoleon. Walking at Fort Napoleon and its Garden are at the discretion of each guest. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with back and/or neck problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory problems, guests with vertigo, guests with food allergies, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, insect repellent, bottled water, and Euros, US Dollars, and/or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Proper attire is required to enter Fort Napoleon; swimsuits are not permitted. Guests must be at least 10 years old to participate on this tour; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Guests must be at least 18 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Guests are not permitted to photograph local people without their prior authorisation. This tour does not operate on November 1-2, Fat Tuesday, Easter Monday, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.