GOURBEYRE SQUARE

The Gourbeyre square, formerly known as the Place de l'Eglise, was laid out in 1843. It was then surrounded by the former courthouse, the Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul church, the former presbytery which is now the town's pavilion and the police station. You will discover the bronze bust of Rear Admiral Gourbeyre, erected in 1848. The man has distinguished himself on several occasions. He participated valiantly in the battle against the English in 1809. He then became an admiral, governor of Guyana, then governor of Guadeloupe from 1841 to 1845. It was after the earthquake of 1843 which destroyed the city of Pointe-à-Pitre that Governor Gourbeyre once again distinguished himself for leading the relief efforts for the population.

Since the last redevelopment of the Gourbeyre square in the 1980s, it has been the site of the flower market. Located opposite the main door of the church, it constitutes its square. The population, very pious, comes regularly to buy supplies in order to make an offering to the church. This market is a real pleasure for the eyes and the smell because it overflows with tropical plants with exuberant colors, with singular forms between anthuriums, heliconias, alpinias, balisiers, roses of porcelain, birds of paradise, beaks of parrot, orchids... The flower market is open daily from 6am to 2.30pm. The flower sellers offer packages to be taken in the hold of the plane, or even direct deliveries to the airport.