Things to do in Les Saintes: a day in Terre-de-Haut

Upon arrival in Terre-de-Haut, the village center is easy to explore on foot. The colourful houses, the waterfront and small local spots immediately set the island’s rhythm.

Find Atelier Karaïbes in the heart of the village, just a few minutes’ walk from the ferry dock. It’s a simple stop to add to your walk, either at the start of the day or before heading back.

1. Discover the village and the waterfront upon your arrival.
2. Climb up to Fort Napoléon for its heritage and viewpoint.
3. Taste a 'tourment d’amour', the emblematic specialty of Les Saintes.
4. Then choose a beach: Pompierre for a generous break, or Pain de Sucre for its more intimate setting.
5. Finish with the downtown and local shops before heading to the dock.

Heat, crowds, and available time greatly change the experience. It is better to choose two or three highlights rather than trying to do everything in a row. Check access conditions and official hours of sites and connections on the day of your visit.

For up-to-date tourist information, consult the official website of the Islands of Guadeloupe.

Discover another side of Les Saintes through fabrics and illustrations in the village. At Atelier Karaïbes, our wax-print and madras clothing is cut and sewn in our workshops in Guadeloupe and Les Saintes. Our T-shirts are selected and then printed in-store by our team.

Compare fabrics, try on a style and explore the designs before choosing. See what we do locally through the stages of our craftsmanship. Our guide to local gifts helps you choose a gift to suit the person receiving it and how they will use it.

For a T-shirt printed to order, choose your colour and illustration before visiting, then ask our team to confirm the preparation time. Requesting a collection slot does not guarantee it will be ready before your ferry. If time is short, browse the workshop collection, already printed by our team, and check availability in-store.