Fort Napoléon - Terre-de-Haut, Les Saintes, Guadeloupe - Monuments Historiques Français on Waymarking.com

Built on the Morne Mire hill (107 metres), Fort Napoléon was originally named Fort Louis. It was destroyed by British forces in 1809. It was rebuilt in 1844-1867, and named after Napoleon III, but never saw use in battle, and was instead used as a penitentiary. It has now been turned into a museum dedicated to the Saintes’ history, culture, and environment. It also contains the Jardin exotique du Fort Napoléon, a botanical garden dedicated to local succulent plants and where we can often see iguanas wandering around.

From Fort Napoléon, there is a breathtaking view on the bay of Terre-de-Haut (also called bay des Saintes) which is one of the most beautiful bay in the world. (See our pictures)

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Référence de la notice (from Merimee DB): PA00105874 Dénomination de l'édifice (from Merimee DB): Fort Adresse de l'édifice (from Merimee DB): Sur l'île des Saintes Siècle de la campagne principale de construction (from Merimee DB): 19e siècle Précision sur la protection de l'édifice (from Merimee DB): Casemate ; poudrière ; prison ; bastion Date de versement de la notice (Merimee DB): 12/15/1997 Relevant Website: [Web Link] Photo with MH logo pictured included?: no Localisation (from Merimee DB): Not listed

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