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And last but not least, see at what’s going on in the French Overseas Destinations

June 7, 2012 | No comments

Our French Overseas Destinations are certainly keeping busy throughout the year with a vast array of tropical events. From surfing competitions to jazz festivals and from local food fairs to PGA tours, they’ve got something for every interest. We’ve listed here some highlight of events to come for your viewing...

Get a first look at what’s new in the French Overseas Destinations ahead of our 12 June event

June 7, 2012 | No comments

© Philippe Giraud - Comité du Tourisme des Îles de Guadeloupe

Check out these newbies in our French Overseas Destinations including new flight routes, new hotels and new attractions! If you’re looking for luxury eco-resorts, a new look at the equatorial rocket launchers of French Guiana, a new hiking trail on the southern hemisphere or a new way to explore the...

Sun-drenched flavours

May 29, 2012 | No comments

Mirroring the territories’ melting-pot of cultures, the cuisine of overseas France has mixed roots and is an incredible variety of Caribbean, European, Indian, African and Middle Eastern traditions. Explore a culinary world where thousands of flavours combine with exotic colours and many local traditions. The French West Indies are home...

An aquatic leisure centre

May 25, 2012 | No comments

French Overseas territories offer many magnificent settings for water sports. Fabulous lagoons, waves and splendid climates offer the opportunity to practice various water sports and recreational activities in a truly exceptional environment that is preserved by its inhabitants. Lulled by the trade winds all year round, Guadeloupe is suitable for...

Environment and sustainable tourism (part 1/2)

May 18, 2012 | No comments

It’s fair to say that the balance between environmental protection and tourism is one which has been discussed over and over again. How can we make sure that tourism, on which economic development so closely depends, has a limited, if any at all impact on the environment? This dilemma is...

Saint Martin, the “Friendly Island”

April 19, 2012 | 3 comments

Saint Martin © OT Saint Martin / Laurent BENOIT

250km north of Guadeloupe, approximately 9 hours flight from London and less than 4 hours from New York, Saint-Martin Island is a tiny paradise of just 93km² hidden away in the Caribbean Sea. Famous for being the smallest island being shared between two countries – 3/5 belongs to France and...

Guadeloupe, the French archipelago in the Caribbean

April 13, 2012 | 6 comments

Karukera, the “Island of beautiful waters” Guadeloupe is an archipelago located in the Caribbean, some 7,000 km from ‘l’Hexagone’. One of the islands comprising the French West Indies, its about an 8 hour flight away from France. Other islands in the archipelago of Guadeloupe are: Les Saintes (la Désirade –...