The real reason to head to St-François, Plage des Raisins Clairs on the western outskirts of the town is a popular sandy beach where it's safe to swim. There's a gradual slope, no drop-off, a long stretch of relatively shallow water and plenty of shade. Several food trucks and other eateries can be found just back from the sand.
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Edgar Clerc Archaeological Museum
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In the center of St-François, Guadeloupe's biggest marina is the playground of the Caribbean yacht-owning classes. The only other reason to come here is…
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Around 3km east of Ste-Anne and only accessible by car, this heavenly, off-the-beaten-track beach with its shallow warm water and white sand backed by…
7.18 MILES
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7. Edgar Clerc Archaeological Museum
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12.88 MILES
The nearly empty, quite remote beach of Anse Maurice is accessed via a small road with concrete tracks. The water is clear and very shallow until you walk…
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