Why go
- Island of Guadeloupe, an overseas department of France.
- Served by Terre-de-Haut Airport (LSS).
History
Marie-Galante is one of the dependencies of Guadeloupe, an overseas department of France. Marie-Galante has a land area of 158.1 km2. It had 11,528 inhabitants at the start of 2013, but by the start of 2018 the total was officially estimated to be 10,655, with a population density of 62.5/km2 (162/sq mi).
Where to stay
Maillard, Capesterre-de-Marie-Galante 97140, Guadeloupe · casalalo-mariegalante.com
Route de moringlane, 5 lotissement les colibris, Grand-Bourg 97112, Guadeloupe · gitesantamaria.com
Lieu-dit, Vidon, Capesterre-de-Marie-Galante 97140, Guadeloupe · booking.com
Section Vieux-Fort Lieux-dit, Ménard, Saint-Louis 97134, Guadeloupe · lespalmesdumoulin.fr
N 9, quartier Saint-Charles, Saint-Louis 97134, Guadeloupe · mounkapousse.com
lieu dit courbaril, Saint-Louis 97134, Guadeloupe · visitemariegalante.fr
11 Rue Émile Bambuck, Grand-Bourg 97112, Guadeloupe · facebook.com
de Marie-Galante, Section Romain, Saint-Louis 97134, Guadeloupe · location-bellevue.com
Girard, Capesterre-de-Marie-Galante 97140, Guadeloupe · abnb.me
8 lotissement hermitage, Grand-Bourg 97112, Guadeloupe · lesaloes-mariegalante.com
Section Vieux-Fort marie galante, Saint-Louis 97134, Guadeloupe · villagedemenard.fr
Pichery, Capesterre-de-Marie-Galante 97140, Guadeloupe · mmgresort.com
1623 Maillard, Capesterre-de-Marie-Galante 97140, Guadeloupe
VP99+6X Pointe des Basses, Grand-Bourg 97112, Guadeloupe · legrandpalm.net
Morne des pères, Section Marie-Louise, Capesterre-de-Marie-Galante 97140, Guadeloupe · lesoleillevant.fr
Section Ménard, Saint-Louis 97134, Guadeloupe · jardindes4epices.com
de MARIE-GALANTE, lieu- dit Canada, Grand-Bourg 97112, Guadeloupe · villagedecanada.com
VPFR+3X9, Section Brumant, Capesterre-de-Marie-Galante 97140, Guadeloupe · lemhotel.fr
9 Avenue des Caraibes, Saint-Louis 97134, Guadeloupe · residencelecointranquille.fr
Saint-Charles, 97134 Route des Sources, Saint-Louis, Guadeloupe · habitation-bioche.com
les hauts des basses, 4, Grand-Bourg 97112, Guadeloupe · tikaz-villaferdinan-mariegalante.com
Grand-Bourg 97112, Guadeloupe · kazamariegalante.com
La Rose du Brésil - D203 - La Rigole, Route du littoral, Capesterre-de-Marie-Galante 97140, Guadeloupe · larosedubresil.com
Route des basses, Grand-Bourg 97112, Guadeloupe · lakallina.com
Lieu-dit, Beausejour, Capesterre-de-Marie-Galante 97140, Guadeloupe · au-jardin-debeausejour.com
Rue de la Savane, Grand-Bourg 97112, Guadeloupe · el-rancho.net
Faup moringlane Grand bourg de marie galante, 97112, Guadeloupe
Section grande savane, Grand-Bourg 97112, Guadeloupe
1446 Ducos, Grand-Bourg 97112, Guadeloupe
Village de Menard SAINT LOUIS, MARIE GALANTE 97134, Guadeloupe
1 Rue des Ecoles, Capesterre-de-Marie-Galante 97140, Guadeloupe
4 Rue Saint John Perse, 97134 Saint-Louis , Marie-Galante, Guadeloupe
Section Passonne Grand-Bourg, 97112, Guadeloupe
VQQ6+P9F, Capesterre-de-Marie-Galante 97140, Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe
Coco Beach Resort Route des Basses, D 203, Grand-Bourg 97112, Guadeloupe
L'Ermitage, Grand-Bourg 97112, Guadeloupe
Angle des rues du Dr M. Etzol et du Dr, Rue du Dr Félix Selbonne, Grand-Bourg 97112, Guadeloupe
Indoor
XQ28+JC6 LA HAUT, Boisvins, Saint-Louis 97134, Guadeloupe · odysseacaraibescottages.fr
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 19:00-24:00 Features: delivery · instagram.com
Barbecue, Haitian, Creole, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · Hameau Ducos, Route de Saint-Louis à Capesterre, Grand-Bourg,…
Fish, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-14:30 · 97134
Crepe, Galette, Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: 16:00-21:00 · 20 Avenue des Caraïbes, Saint-Louis, 97134
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · Rue du Cimetière
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Regional, Fast Food · Regional fast food
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Fast Food · Features: takeaway, vegetarian options
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Airports
Marie-Galante Airport (GBJ) 7.6 km to the centre
Grand-Bourg, U, GP — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Terre-de-Haut Airport (LSS) 35 km to the centre
Les Saintes, U, GP — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
St-François Airport (SFC) 36 km to the centre
St-François, U, GP — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
La Désirade Airport (DSD) 45 km to the centre
Grande Anse, U, GP — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Getting there by ferry
Saint-Louis de Marie-Galante
Ferry terminal · 6 km from the centre · COMATRILE SARL
gare maritime de grand-bourg
Ferry terminal · 8.1 km from the centre
Ligne Saint-Louis - Grand-Bourg
Ferry route
Saint-François – Grand-Bourg
Ferry route
Grand-Bourg Saint-François
Ferry route
Ligne Saint-François - Saint-Louis (Marie-Galante)
Ferry route
Ligne Pointe-à-Pitre - Grand-Bourg (Marie-Galante)
Ferry route
Pointe-à-Pitre < Grand-Bourg
Ferry route · val ferry
Grand-Bourg < Pointe-à-Pitre
Ferry route · Val Ferry
Folle Anse - Pointe à Pitre
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Terre-de-Haut Airport (LSS); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Saint-Louis de Marie-Galante, 6 km); routes include Ligne Saint-Louis - Grand-Bourg, Saint-François – Grand-Bourg, Grand-Bourg Saint-François.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Marie-Galante, Guadeloupe. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.