Réserve Cousteau, Îlets Pigeon
Îlets Pigeon
Two small islands off the Malendure coast, famous for being championed by Jacques Cousteau. Coral, sea turtles and an underwater bronze bust of Cousteau are its signature sights.
Îlets Pigeon lies about 1 km off Malendure Beach in Bouillante. The surrounding waters are part of the marine core zone of Guadeloupe National Park. Oceanographer Jacques-Yves Cousteau once called it one of the most beautiful dive sites in the world. Underwater, there are coral reefs, sponges and parrotfish, as well as a half-length bronze bust of Cousteau about 12 meters deep. Dive shops are concentrated on Malendure Beach, offering discovery dives, snorkeling boat trips and glass-bottom boats. You can also paddle a kayak out to snorkel. Landing on the islets is restricted, so do not touch the coral.
Opening hours
Boat-based, about 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Plage de Malendure
- Bouillante Hot Springs (Source de Thomas)
- Zoo de Guadeloupe (Parc des Mamelles)
- Maison du Cacao
- Route de la Traversée & Maison de la Forêt
- Cascade aux Écrevisses
- Habitation La Grivelière
- Saut de la Lézarde