Saint Francis
Saint-François boasts modern and varied tourist facilities, including a golf course, an aerodrome, a casino and a marina from which numerous day-trip cruises set sail for the neighbouring islands of La Désirade, Petite Terre and Marie-Galante. The charm of this fishing village is undoubtedly one of Saint-François’s greatest attractions.
Main attractions
- Water sports centre
- Beaches
- Golf
- Marina
- Casino
- Airfield
- Pointe des Châteaux
- Markets
- Fishing port
Details of activities in Saint-François
Saint-François has no shortage of attractions for visitors looking for a wide range of water sports and excursions. Based at the lagoon, the water sports centre welcomes sailing, windsurfing and kayaking enthusiasts of all ages. Other operators are also available for scuba diving and water sports on the lagoon (kayaking, kitesurfing, windsurfing, Hobie Cat, jet skis, etc.). As for sightseeing, Pointe des Châteaux boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in Guadeloupe. A scenic flight over this region with one of the operators based at the St-François aviation centre is highly recommended. A few kilometres from Saint-François, you can also explore the fabulous Petite Terre Nature Reserve, accessible by chartered boat from the Saint-François marina.
Local events
- Pombiray Festival (late January)
- Carnival and Night-time Parade (February)
- Seafarers’ Day (15 August)
- Feast of St Francis (early October)
The beaches
- Anse des Rochers
- Anse à la Barque
- Light-coloured grapes
- Plage des Pies
- Champagne handle
- Loquet Bay
- Kahouanne Bay
- Kahouane Cove
- Anse des Châteaux
- Anse des Salines
- Anse à Plumes
- Tarare Cove
- Gourd-shaped handle
- Baie Sainte-Marie
- Rouleaux Bay
- Olive Bay
- Anse à L'eau
Further information
A major tourist attraction in Guadeloupe, Saint-François is a top destination for golf enthusiasts, who will find Guadeloupe’s only golf course here.