Marie-Galante, Guadeloupe — Ultimate City Guide

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).

Restaurants & places to go

M'C Galante

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Indoor

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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.

Indoor | Outdoor

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.

Indoor | Outdoor

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.

Indoor | Outdoor

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.

Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Saint-Louis de Marie-Galante

Ferry terminal · 6 km from the centre · COMATRILE SARL

Outdoor

gare maritime de grand-bourg

Ferry terminal · 8.1 km from the centre

Outdoor

Ligne Saint-Louis - Grand-Bourg

Ferry route

Outdoor

Saint-François – Grand-Bourg

Ferry route

Outdoor

Grand-Bourg Saint-François

Ferry route

Outdoor

Ligne Saint-François - Saint-Louis (Marie-Galante)

Ferry route

Outdoor

Ligne Pointe-à-Pitre - Grand-Bourg (Marie-Galante)

Ferry route

Outdoor

Pointe-à-Pitre < Grand-Bourg

Ferry route · val ferry

Outdoor

Grand-Bourg < Pointe-à-Pitre

Ferry route · Val Ferry

Outdoor

Folle Anse - Pointe à Pitre

Ferry route

Outdoor

Where things are

Photographs

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.