Fort Napoléon - Terre-de-Haut, Les Saintes, Guadeloupe - Historic Forts on Waymarking.com

Built on the Morne Mire hill (107 metres), Fort Napoléon was originally named Fort Louis. It was destroyed by British forces in 1809. It was rebuilt in 1844-1867, and named after Napoleon III, but never saw use in battle, and was instead used as a penitentiary. It has now been turned into a museum dedicated to the Saintes’ history, culture, and environment. It also contains the Jardin exotique du Fort Napoléon, a botanical garden dedicated to local succulent plants and where we can often see iguanas wandering around.

From Fort Napoléon, there is a breathtaking view on the bay of Terre-de-Haut (also called bay des Saintes) which is one of the most beautiful bay in the world. (See our pictures)

Source: Wikipedia (visit link)

The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1844 Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": France Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: No it wasn't What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim. Current condition: Good This site is administered by ----: Association saintoise de Protection du Patrimoine If admission is charged -: 4.00 (listed in local currency) Open to the public?: Restricted hours -Admission charged Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link] Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link] Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: [Web Link]

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