PIGEON ISLAND:

The island’s most popular and fantastic dive site. In fact, Cousteau ranked this underwater world on his top ten list! Visibility exceeds 100 feet off the island, and its natural surround-ing reefs and rich depths offer challenges to all types of divers.

CARNIVAL:

Guadeloupe’s gala celebration is held in February, beginning 5 days before Ash Wednesday. The most popular and festive event on island is the Mardi Gras Carnival beginning on Ash Wednesday. The streets are full of costome parades, music, and fun!

FETE DES CUISINIERES:

The Festival of Women Chefs! THis August event celebrates the culinary achievements of women, and culminates in an exotic Creole feast.

TOUR DE LA GUADELOUPE:

This 10-Day bicycle race, much like the one on mainland France, is held in August.

MARTINIQUE
MUSEE PAUL GAUGUIN:

This famous artist once called Martinique his home, and this museum displays all of the amazing works he created while he lived on the island, including paintings and even letters he once wrote.

CARNIVAL:

Martinique’s festive Carnival is held in February during the 5 days leading to Ash Wednesday; where all local business is suspended to make way for the parades and festivities!

LE MAI DE ST. PIERRE:

A month-long festival held in May celebrating the fine arts, with dance, theater, music, and art exhibitions focusing on the island’s history.

Aqua-Fari & International Club
Le Gosier,
Guadeloupe
Telephone 590 842626
Fax 590 902187

Chez Guy et Cristian
ppc plage de malendure
Pigeon Bouillante,
Guadeloupe
97132
Telephone 590 988243
Tel/Fax 590 989857
Fax 590 820296

Cip-Le Jardin Tropical
Guadeloupe
Telephone 590 988172
Fax 590 987633

Eden Plongee
17, Bd Achille Rene Boisneuf
97117 Port-Louis
Guadeloupe,
Guadeloupe
Telephone 590 228727
Fax 590 229105

Les Heures Saines
Mr. D. Derame
Manager
Pigeon,
Guadeloupe
Telephone 590 987162
Telephone 590 987162
Fax 590 987776

Meridien Diving
St. Francois,
Guadeloupe
Telephone 590 885100
Fax 590 884071

Sunfish, sailfish, hobie cats, motorboats and windsurf rentals at any of the beach hotel complexes. Sailing and large yacht excursions are offered through The Moorings (Ph: 590-908181).

For windsurfing instruction contact Raisin-Clairs at the Meridien Hotel (Ph: 590-885100)

accomplished sailors can join the UCPA Hotel Club in St. Francois (Ph: 590-88-64-80).

The Cousteau Underwater Park in the waters off Pigeon Island is a garden of enchantment. Snorkeling equipment and guided
excursions are arranged at most island hotels or contact the Papyrus (Ph: 590-909298).

Scuba certification is under the French CMAS. Instructions at any level can be arranged with Chez Guy
Ph: 590-988243.