Five islands, one French archipelago
Guadeloupe is the French archipelago of the Caribbean: five inhabited islands, more than thirty islets, from the Soufrière volcano at 1467 meters to the white sand beaches of Grande-Terre. Biodiversity is protected by a National Park, one of the world's most acclaimed marine reserves, and three appellation d'origine contrôlée rum distilleries.
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Since the United States American Airlines operates a direct flight from Miami to Pointe-à-Pitre. From New York, Atlanta or Charlotte, connections are made via Miami or Sint-Maarten. From Canada : Air Canada connects Montreal all year round, and Toronto and Quebec City in winter. From’Europe Air France (Paris CDG), Air Caraïbes (Paris Orly), French Bee and Corsair in season, in around 8h20 non-stop.
The dry season, known locally as Lent, It runs from December to April: temperatures between 22 and 30°C, sea temperature 26-27°C, constant trade winds, very little rain. The ideal window recommended by our teams is February-March, after the holiday rush. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with a statistical peak in August-September-October. Visit Route du Rhum arrives in Pointe-à-Pitre every four years, next edition November 2026.
Guadeloupe is a French department. For nationals French and European No visa required, just a valid identity card or passport. For nationals of american, canadian, british, australian and new zealanders Tourist stays of less than 90 days: no visa required, 6-month valid passport required. Other nationalities must obtain a French visa mentioning the DROM Guadeloupe.
The official currency is the’euro, Guadeloupe is a French department. Visa and Mastercard are accepted everywhere. The US dollar is not widely accepted outside the international hotel industry. For American or Canadian travelers, please arrange a currency exchange before departure or on arrival at Pôle Caraïbes.
The consistent minimum is 7 nights to take advantage of the archipelago's diversity: 3 to 4 nights on Grande-Terre or Basse-Terre as a base, plus one or two excursions to the satellite islands (Les Saintes, Marie-Galante). The optimal format for tailor-made tours is 10 to 14 nights, with two or three successive bases. For a stay centered on a private villa in Saint-François, 7 nights are sufficient with day excursions.
By ferry L'Express des Îles, Val'Ferry and Comatrile connect Pointe-à-Pitre, Trois-Rivières and Saint-François with Les Saintes (30 to 60 minutes), Marie-Galante (45 to 60 minutes) and La Désirade (45 minutes). Via regional flight Air Antilles operates 15-20 minute flights from Pôle Caraïbes to Marie-Galante, Les Saintes and La Désirade. On Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre, car rental is essential.
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