Village de la Poterie
Village de la Poterie, Les Trois-Îlets
A craft village converted from a 17th-century brickworks, where red-brick buildings house pottery, weaving, and spice workshops, and there are kayak and mangrove paddle trips.
The Village de la Poterie sits on the east side of Les Trois-Îlets. It was formerly a brickworks founded by Jesuit priests in the 17th century, and its red-brick chimney and kilns are still preserved. It has since been converted into a craft village. The workshops sell handmade pottery, Madras-cloth products, wood carvings, spices, and essential oils, and visitors can watch potters throw clay on the wheel. Some workshops offer hands-on classes. Beside the village, mangroves can be explored by kayak or stand-up paddleboard, and there are restaurants and cafés nearby. Entry to the village is free. It is about 10 minutes' drive from Pointe du Bout and is a good place to buy souvenirs.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00 (varies by shop)
Nearby sights
- La Savane des Esclaves
- Musée de la Pagerie
- Pointe du Bout & Anse Mitan
- Anse Noire
- Anse Dufour
- Cap 110 Memorial (Anse Caffard)
- Les Anses-d'Arlet
- Fort Saint-Louis