Saint-Louis (Guadeloupe)

Saint -Louis is a municipality with 2582 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the northwest of the island of Marie -Galante. She belongs to the French overseas department of Guadeloupe. Counterpart in the Basse -Terre is Vieux -Fort. The two settlements were established around 1648, when there residents of the West Indies - is the name of the island group, which also includes the archipelago of Guadeloupe and separates the Atlantic Ocean from the Caribbean Sea - settled and established homes. Today Saint- Louis is a member of the Communauté de communes de Marie -Galante.

Monuments and events

  • Guele Grand Chasm - this is a natural rock bridge that separates the Atlantic Ocean from a bay.
  • Every year on August 7, a festival is performed.
  • Community in Guadeloupe
  • Place in Guadeloupe
Arrondissement Cantons of France Canton of Saint-Louis Postal codes in France Marie-Galante France Basse-Terre Island Vieux-Fort, Guadeloupe Antilles
701361
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