When Britain lost the American War of Independence, the new country's allies, the French, threatened Britain's Caribbean Empire but off Les Saintes the English navy decisively defeated the French in 1782.
Also called Haiti's historical cradle, this is a small port city whose architecture shows off a strong Spanish influence marked by charming ancient houses painted in light colors that were built back in the 19th century. Famous Citadelle is located here. This tourist destination is one of the most coveted locations sought after by travelers fond of nature, scheduled tours, hiking and mountain climbing. By the way, its mountains are covered with bludgeoning tropical woods, local flowers and precious fluttering birds that make the tour twice as much heart-throbbing. Beautiful beaches with a diversified wildlife and flora, colorful and rich in species that invite travelers to take a swim and dive into its enigmatic sea bottoms. Cozy hotels, restaurants, museums and art galleries for you to admire true masterpieces of ancient naif art and sites where voodoo ceremonies, the longstanding African religion, take place. These are some of the attractions you'll find in this tourist destination, an experience that will put in contact with the French influence in the Antilles.
When Britain lost the American War of Independence, the new country's allies, the French, threatened Britain's Caribbean Empire but off Les Saintes the English navy decisively defeated the French in 1782.
