Saint-François,
the jewel of Grande-Terre
A turquoise lagoon, white-sand beaches, golf, a marina and wild islands on the horizon: the very best of Guadeloupe, just minutes from Villa Trézel.
At the far eastern tip of Grande-Terre, where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean Sea, Saint-François has kept the soul of a fishing village while offering the best of a seaside resort: a sheltered lagoon perfect for children, wild coves, the Pointe des Châteaux, an international golf course, a lively marina and, every morning, boats leaving for La Désirade, Marie-Galante, Petite-Terre and Les Saintes. Come for a week… and you'll keep coming back.
What's changing this season in Saint-François and across Guadeloupe.
The 13th Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe leaves Saint-Malo on 1 November 2026 with more than a hundred solo sailors. The giant multihulls are expected in Pointe-à-Pitre about a week later, with arrivals continuing all month long: race village, concerts and street celebrations at the Mémorial ACTe.
From the port of Saint-François, Comadile resumes its crossings to Marie-Galante and Les Saintes from 17 October 2026 (Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays), alongside the daily service to La Désirade.
After several months of closure, the Saint-François International Golf Course — Guadeloupe's only 18-hole course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. — has reopened after restoration work. A good reason to pack your clubs.
Since 29 March 2026, Air France flies to Pointe-à-Pitre from Paris-Charles de Gaulle (no longer Orly); Corsair has opened a direct route from Nantes; Air Caraïbes, Air France and Corsair add frequencies in high season.
Calm turquoise water on the Caribbean side; spectacular trade-wind coves on the Atlantic side.
Saint-François's signature beach: white sand, sea-grape trees for shade and a lagoon sheltered by the coral reef — perfect for children and snorkelling.
Shallow water and steady trade winds: one of the island's best spots for windsurfing, kitesurfing and paddleboarding, with schools and rentals on site.
A long stretch of pale sand on the road to Pointe des Châteaux, fringed by wild vegetation. Lovely in the late afternoon.
A small, sheltered and unspoilt cove at the foot of Pointe des Châteaux (clothing-optional beach).
A wild beach facing the Atlantic and the islands at Pointe des Châteaux — more for the view than for swimming, as the sea is often rough.
Bois Jolan, La Caravelle and the town beach: the neighbouring town's big family beaches, a short drive away.
About fifteen minutes from the villa, Guadeloupe's easternmost point raises its cliffs against the Atlantic. A short trail leads to the cross, with sweeping views of La Désirade, Petite-Terre and, on clear days, Marie-Galante. Part of a national “Grand Site” conservation programme, it is one of the most spectacular landscapes in the Caribbean — best at sunrise or sunset.
Saint-François is the natural departure point for the south-eastern islands: easy day trips, without going through Pointe-à-Pitre.
The “end of the world” island: a long ribbon of land facing the Atlantic, deserted beaches, iguanas and a geological nature reserve with some of the oldest rocks in the Caribbean. Explore it by scooter or e-bike, at island pace.
“The island of a hundred windmills”: endless sugar-cane fields, ox carts, renowned rum distilleries and some of the archipelago's finest beaches. One day is not enough… but it will make you want to return.
Two uninhabited islets protected as a nature reserve: crystal-clear lagoon, sea turtles, rays, juvenile lemon sharks, Lesser Antillean iguanas and a century-old lighthouse. Access only with approved operators, departing from the marina.
The bay of Les Saintes, counted among the world's most beautiful bays, the colourful village of Terre-de-Haut, Fort Napoléon and superb diving. An unforgettable escape, reachable directly from the port in season.
Crossing times are approximate; schedules vary with the season and weather — please check with the operators before booking.
A town on a human scale, far from the bustle of Pointe-à-Pitre and Le Gosier. The villa sits in a quiet residential estate: fall asleep to the tree frogs, wake up to the trade winds.
Shops, pharmacy, petrol station and supermarket within 500 m, medical services in town and a host on the island: everything is simple and close by. At the villa, the pool is protected by a certified alarm.
A lagoon in a thousand shades of blue, the cliffs of Pointe des Châteaux, islands on the horizon, sunsets over the Caribbean Sea: Saint-François has some of Guadeloupe's most beautiful scenery.
At the eastern tip of Grande-Terre, Saint-François is one of the sunniest and driest parts of the island, constantly cooled by the trade winds.
At the crossroads of Grande-Terre: Sainte-Anne 15 minutes away, the airport 35 km away, and Basse-Terre (volcano, waterfalls, rainforest) within a day trip.
Diving, snorkelling, kitesurfing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, big-game fishing, golf, hiking, catamaran trips, scenic flights: something for the whole family.
Official guides and practical contacts to plan your stay.
Information checked in September 2026 and given for guidance only; distances from the villa are approximate. Schedules and conditions may change.
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