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FORT LOUIS DELGRÈS

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Fort where you can watch a re-enactment of Colonel Delgrès's battle on May 27, the day slavery was abolished in Guadeloupe.

Built around 1650, this fort is one of the jewels of the archipelago's military architectural heritage. It was successively named Fort Royal, Fort Richepance and Fort Saint-Charles. In the end, it was the heroic figure of Colonel Delgrès (made famous by his brave action against the re-establishment of slavery) who prevailed. The fort was the scene of clashes between the men led by Louis Delgrès and Joseph Ignace and Colonel Richepance, who came to re-establish slavery on Bonaparte's orders in 1802.

The fort features a cemetery containing the graves of soldiers who died during the colony, the remains of a dungeon and prison, and a powder magazine. The 5-hectare site was classified as a historic monument in 1977. Today, it is stepping up its tourist activity with themed exhibitions throughout the year, notably on local history. On May 27, the day slavery was abolished in Guadeloupe, you can attend a re-enactment of Colonel Delgrès's battle. The site makes for a lovely walk, with a breathtaking view of the Caribbean Sea on one side and La Soufrière on the other. A permanent exhibition retraces the turbulent events of the rebellion led by Delgrès. A second room houses an exhibition dedicated to the 1976 eruption of La Soufrière. Fort Delgrès is part of the Slave Route itinerary, which features 20 different sites across the archipelago to help visitors understand the history of Guadeloupe.

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daisy971
Visited in july 2019
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L'histoire avec vue imprenable
Ce fort bien connu de la région sud Basse-Terre est situé à l'entrée du chef-lieu de la Guadeloupe. Il est imposant et incontournable. On peut le visiter ou tout simplement s'y promener et profiter de la vue sur les îles du Sud et la Mer des Caraïbes. Ce fort abrite un musée très intéressant sur l'histoire de Guadeloupe et l'esclavage.
Leny64
Visited in december 2016
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Une des étapes forte en émotion de cette "route de l'esclave", mais aussi une visite riche niveau conservation du site et panoramas offerts de ses extérieurs. Très agréable à faire en fin de journée.
Visited in march 2017
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Le fort Louis Delgrès est probablement le site historique le mieux conservé de Basse-Terre. Malheureusement, on en fait peu la promotion. De plus, on dirait que l'administration locale fait tout pour rendre son accès difficile. Toutefois, il vaut vraiment le détour.

Son emplacement est merveilleux et permet l'observation autant de la Soufrière que de la côte jusqu'au Vieux Fort . Splendide. Par ailleurs, sa visite permet de découvrir tout un pan de l'histoire de la Guadeloupe concernant l'esclavagisme.

Il faut vraiment prendre le temps de voir ce site
isa1434
Visited in november 2015
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A visiter pour le vue et pour apprendre . Vous avez une très belle vue. coté histoire cela nous apprends beaucoup de chose sur le révolte des esclaves.
nichoukette
Visited in july 2015
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Superbe ensemble à découvrir en famille car intéressant pour tout le monde. De jolies fleurs, des pierres étranges, des bâtisses imposantes, une superbe vue depuis les canons. Très bien.

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