Fort Delgrès
Fort Louis Delgrès
A 17th-century fortress in Basse-Terre, the site of Delgrès' resistance in 1802 against the restoration of slavery.
Fort Louis Delgrès was begun in 1650 and was originally called Fort Saint-Charles. It is the largest military site in Guadeloupe. In 1802, when Napoleon sent troops to restore slavery, Colonel Louis Delgrès led resistance here. He and his followers ultimately died together at Matouba, and the fort was renamed in 1989 in his memory. The site has ramparts, gun emplacements, barracks and a small exhibition, with views over Basse-Terre and the strait. Entry is free, and the fort is closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Guadeloupe
- Distillerie Bologne
- Grande Anse, Trois-Rivières
- La Grande Soufrière
- Habitation La Grivelière
- Parc Archéologique des Roches Gravées
- Chutes du Carbet
- Grand Étang