Things to do in Deshaies in December

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December is a great time to visit Deshaies. The weather is usually very warm and breezy, with temperatures ranging from 79—81°F (26—27°C). There are plenty of events to check out and activities to try in Deshaies during this time. Some of our top recommendations: hike to the top of La Soufriere volcano, take a guided tour of the Guadeloupe National Park, attend the Christmas Market in Deshaies, and more!

Deshaies has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your December trip to Deshaies. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to December. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Deshaies in December. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout December, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Deshaies in December

Top experiences in December
Hike to the top of La Soufriere volcano
December is a great time to hike to the top of La Soufriere, the highest peak in Guadeloupe. The weather is cooler and the views from the top are breathtaking. You can see the steam rising from the volcano's crater and take in panoramic views of the island. It's a challenging but rewarding hike that will give you a new perspective on the natural beauty of Basse-Terre Island.
Take a guided tour of the Guadeloupe National Park
In December, the Guadeloupe National Park is a lush and vibrant place to explore. You can take a guided tour and learn about the diverse plant and animal life in the park. You can hike through the rainforest, swim in natural pools, and take in the stunning scenery. It's a great way to connect with nature and experience the natural beauty of Basse-Terre Island.
Attend the Christmas Market in Deshaies
In December, the town of Deshaies comes alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of the Christmas season. The Christmas Market is a great place to shop for unique gifts, sample local holiday treats, and enjoy live music and entertainment. It's a festive and fun way to experience the local culture and get into the holiday spirit.
Go snorkeling in the warm Caribbean waters
December is a great time to explore the underwater world around Basse-Terre Island. The water is warm and clear, making it the perfect conditions for snorkeling. You can see colorful coral reefs, tropical fish, and maybe even some sea turtles. It's a unique and memorable experience that you won't want to miss.
Visit the local rum distillery and sample some festive holiday spirits
In December, you can visit a local rum distillery and learn about the process of making rum. You can take a tour of the facilities and sample different varieties of rum, including some special holiday blends. It's a fun and educational way to experience the local culture and enjoy some festive holiday spirits.
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Take a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Guadeloupean holiday dishes
In December, you can take a cooking class and learn how to make traditional holiday dishes like boudin (blood sausage), accras (cod fritters), and Christmas ham. You can learn about the unique flavors and ingredients of Guadeloupean cuisine and take home some new recipes to share with your friends and family.
Visit the Deshaies Botanical Garden
In December, the Deshaies Botanical Garden is in full bloom with colorful flowers and lush greenery. You can take a leisurely stroll through the garden and admire the diverse plant life. It's a peaceful and serene way to connect with nature and appreciate the natural beauty of the island.
Attend a traditional Creole Christmas celebration
In December, you can experience a traditional Creole Christmas celebration in Deshaies. You can enjoy local holiday traditions, music, and food. It's a great way to learn about the unique cultural heritage of Guadeloupe and celebrate the holiday season with the local community.
Go whale watching off the coast of Basse-Terre Island
In December, humpback whales migrate to the warm waters around Guadeloupe to breed and give birth. You can take a boat tour and see these majestic creatures up close as they breach and play in the ocean. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you'll never forget.
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Holidays in Deshaies in December
December
  • Christmas Eve (December 24)
  • Christmas Day (December 25)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31)
Other notable holidays
  • All Saints' Day (November 1)
  • Armistice Day (November 11)
  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • Easter Monday (April 21)
  • Labor Day / May Day (May 1)
  • WWII Victory Day (May 8)
  • Abolition Day (May 27)
  • Ascension Day (May 29)
  • Whit Sunday (June 8)
  • Whit Monday (June 9)
  • Bastille Day (July 14)
  • Assumption of Mary (August 15)
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Weather in Deshaies in December

Temperatures on an average day in Deshaies in December

The average temperature in Deshaies in December for a typical day ranges from a high of 81°F (27°C) to a low of 79°F (26°C). Some would describe it as very warm and breezy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Deshaies, September, has days with highs of 84°F (29°C) and lows of 82°F (28°C). The coldest month, February has days with highs of 80°F (27°C) and lows of 77°F (25°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Deshaies in December based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in December
81°F
highs
79°F
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General weather summary

Very warm and breezy
Feels like
9%
Chance of rain
0.063 in
Amount
17.2 mph
Wind speed
72%
Humidity
11.2 hrs
Daylight length
6:26 AM
Sunrise
5:37 PM
Sunset
62%
Cloud cover
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What to wear
What to wear in December
With an average high of 81°F (27°C) and a low of 79°F (26°C), it generally feels very warm and breezy. With that in mind, most people would dress in something very light like a sleeveless shirt
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Best attractions for Deshaies in December

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Deshaies has to offer for travelers in December, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Deshaies that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Deshaies for December.
Jardin Botanique de Deshaies
1. Jardin Botanique de Deshaies
4.7
(7717)
Botanical garden
Nature & Parks
7-hectare botanical garden featuring tropical flowers, water features & a French-Creole restaurant.
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Beautifully designed and really well maintained! There is a lot to see. We walked the whole path slowly and with a few short breaks and were through after two hours. There are many impressive plants and trees that look like your wildest fantasies and on top there is a wonderful view over the sea.
Ludowig Grodowig — Google review
We spent a nice afternoon touring the gardens. It was very beautiful, well maintained and we ended up having lunch at the restaurant ( which was very good). There was some signage in French and English, but mostly French ( as expected) I would recommend a visit here.
Linda Tock — Google review
A very beautiful botanical garden. It's got this amazing waterfall in the middle and the views from up there are stunning. The flamingos add another level of beauty and you can get so close to them
Dan Stoicescu — Google review
One of the best Botanical Gardens I have visited, not for the range of plants but for the clever layout and overall presentation. The cafe is really excellent with stunning views, service and food. I would highly recommend a visit.
Ken Moncrieff (Goodgrieff) — Google review
It’s a must! Nature is simply astonishing. The garden is so well maintained and the plant species are so diverse. A nice botanic travel that I recommend for individuals and families! There’s a restaurant with an impressive panoramic view as well
Mehdi Merai — Google review
Spent a lovely morning (about 2 hours) walking around the gardens. Really enjoyed the many beautiful flowers, trees and feeding the fish and parrots. You purchase tickets using a machine (it’s in English or French) and pay by card or cash. Purchase food €2 for 3 little containers to feed the animals at entrance. Would recommend wearing bug spray and taking water as it gets hot and humid. The signs for flowers and trees are only in French unfortunately but didn’t spoil our experience. Enjoyed a cold drink from the cafe (friendly staff) in the shade with an amazing view of the Deshaies bay. Exit through the gift shop with a large range from jewellery to postcards etc.
Clare Auchterlonie — Google review
Amazing specimens from around the world. Also the scene of a few tragic deaths in the TV series Death in Paradise.
Bernadette Dodd — Google review
One of the better botanical gardens we've been to. Very well organised, nice path to walk with lots of shade available. The cafeteria was also very good but it can get a little crowded. Highly recommended if you like this sort of thing. Good for families (we saw lots of kids) and for the general public. The walk was very easy and had excellent facilities.
Rex Tex — Google review
We enjoyed especially the feeding of fish, parrots and goats. Place accessible for a stroller. The kids area is large, but not much to do there. The snack bar is rather simple.
Veronika ??delov? — Google review
Huge array of beautiful & interesting flowers, trees, and birds from tropical regions in the Caribbean and around the world. Kids were excited by an opportunity to feed fish, birds, and goats during their visit. Allow at least 90 minutes for your visit.
George A Murray — Google review
Beautiful botanical gardens, well worth a visit! Restaurant oversees the garden and views of the coast down below. Ice cream shack alos with a view of the coast and a few animals kids will enjoy. A path winds through the well planned and maintained garden. A luscious walk through greens, colorful blooms and tropical plants and trees... Bright flamingos and macaws add to the experience Electric charger not working as of 4/20/23
Cecile Braun-Jones — Google review
This is a fabulous and lush oasis featuring spectacular flowers, trees, plants, parrots, flamingos, and lorikeets not far from Plage de Grande Anse in Deshaies. There is also a very pleasant cafe and restaurant overlooking a waterfall and the flamingos. We took many photos and were just so amazed by the beauty and diversity of the plants growing throughout the park, many not native to Guadeloupe. The gift shop is also very nice and adjacent too the cafe we had three hours to spend before heading to the airport and that was perfect to fully experience the plants and birds and chill a bit at the cafe. Highly recommend!
Alison Mittelstadt — Google review
Very nice, albeit smallish, botanical garden. Interesting presentation of tropical plants in a very pleasant and though-trough layout. The most impressive to me personally were the Macaw parrots, in full freedom, with their own little houses, nameplates (by individual) and all. Absolutely remarkable - bring your good camera! On the bird front, you'll also find Rainbow Lorikeets (locked up in a voliere), flamingos (free roaming), as well as just passer-bys like all sorts of hummingbirds, summer ducks, and even local chickens & roosters. The restaurant is good too, but do not rely on the waitresses' recommandations, I think they're too busy to consider what you're asking them, as we observed first hand - just figure your own thing from the menu. The kitchen looks quite proper and is interesting to watch while waiting on your food, looks like a bunch of good folks doing a good job and liking it. Overall a good experience that I recommend if you're into this sort of activity. In terms of comparison, Balata in Martinique was a bigger deal, but no parrots, so you know...
Tomasz Jankowski — Google review
Don't miss this place. Wonderful garden. Nice sandwiches and super gift shop. Go early.
Eva Vincze — Google review
Fun for the family, three feeding stations for the kids (koi, parrots and goats), spend the extra 2 euros to keep kids engaged.
Michael Beriault — Google review
It was nice but their signage is unkind. Super weird using a British flag when they meant to use the English flag. I speak ‘British’ (Welsh) and so would appreciate the misinformation corrected. Also the large parrots in cages was super sad. Otherwise a beautiful space.
Kieghley Hodgson Allen — Google review
Beautiful garden! Well maintained and adventurous to walk through. The diversity of the flora was great and the flora itself astonishing. The animals were a bit sad to see though. They cut the wings of the parrots that stayed outside and despite this being prohibited, people were feeding them. There is no one present to guard these animals. The parrots in the cage, who one was allowed to feed, were pretty stressed at some moments. I think they should reconsider holding the animals this way
A.E. Schipaanboord — Google review
Plage de Grande Anse
2. Plage de Grande Anse
4.7
(6552)
Public beach
Outdoor Activities
Gold-sand beach with palm trees, about 1 km. long, featuring local eateries & water-sport rentals.
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Beautiful beach, friendly visitors and vibrant atmosphere with plenty of small local food joints and a food truck with delicious Bokits! We have been here on multiple days and never disappointed.
Ruben van Alebeek — Google review
Beautiful beach with option for kajak rental. There is a river reaching this part of the coast and as its facing west, could be a good sunset spot...
free you — Google review
We came in the afternoon hoping there would be less people and more parking...no such luck, but we managed. The beach is one of the most scenic that we've been to in Guadeloupe and well worth it. Unfortunately we were staying about an hour from here and the drive was so twisty and steep none of us were willing to do it again. I would recommend staying in this area if a great beach is a must.
Rex Tex — Google review
Beautiful Caribbean beach, full of palm trees 🌴 and gorgeous vegetation that provide shade and even refuge in case of tropical rain! Even at its busiest time it doesn’t feel crowded. Many restaurants around but the best & most local option is DELICES DE MARCO foodtrack. Authentic and flavoursome local food (Bokits highly recommend!), very cheap take away food and drinks.
Raquel Bango — Google review
Best beach so far in Guadeloupe, not such fun big waves as others here, but golden sand, lots of shade, very large beach, clear water, and quite a few restaurants at the north end.
Susan Ackerman — Google review
This is likely the most beautiful beach on the west side of Basse Terre. A long stretch of sand, quite different in color than in Grande Terre. Not really for kids as the water gets deep quite fast and there are waves. You need to be careful when getting out of the water so you don't get pulled in back. We only went there at the end of the day, but will surely visit it if we come back. Plenty of parking found there.
Dan Stoicescu — Google review
Amazing beach, not too crowdy, with fine, soft sand, clear water and small waves at the time I wnt there in february 2022. Behind the beach there are a few terraces and bars, a large parking space.
Flavius-Calin Tofan — Google review
Great spot with beautiful long beach. Great view for sunset. Regarding the swimming there are waves that are usually of a substantial size. Also the bottom gets deep very quickly for those who like to swim where they can touch the bottom.
arnaud gadroy — Google review
Great beach but the waves can catch you out if you don't keep an eye on them
Bill O'Connor — Google review
As a fan of death in paradise I was so pleased to finally go to the police station and Catherine's bar, it is a very popular destination for the British, you will be ripped off with entrance to police station costing 10e for little more than 5 minutes and 5e for a bottle of beer in Catherine's bar, our trip from a cruise ship included a stop where the tree in the lodge is and a stop at a beach (we were unaware of this) service at the beach was woeful and extremely slow, 28 minutes for a pinini and we were second in the queue so no excuse, I can't give a review on Guadalupe itself based on a 4 hour trip but it does look nice and maybe worth revisiting!
David Creighton — Google review
Massive and beautiful beach with great swimming. But be warned, occasionally a rather large wave will come and it will lay you out if you're not paying attention.
Nate B — Google review
Beautiful beach altogether. I believe a movie or tv show was filmed on this beach.
Izzy Peters — Google review
Nice beach, with yellow sand and situated in a deep-ish cove keeping it quiet on wavy days. Lots of people scuba diving, but we only snorkled. Mostly un-alive (gogol refuses the real word) coral and some fish, so I don't think you'd go there for that. My wife did manage a photo of a young barracuda, so there's that. It would be 5 stars, but it seems quite popular. While nowhere near la Malendure, which is pure madness, it's still dense especially given its diminutive size. Parking is the usual "somewhere up there on the road", but doable, no 1 hour walk or anything near that. Also, there is no real infrastructure to speak of, so bring your pick-a-nick and diapers.
Tomasz Jankowski — Google review
A beach as you see in the movies. White Sand, blue water and palm trees. There is plenty of room in the shade to sit down. There are toilets and showers. Unfortunately the restaurants at the beach are partially closed or have unclear opening times, so it might be worth it to bring some snacks.
Sjoerd van Vliet — Google review
Lovely, but overcrowded by the entrance. Luckily, big enough to find your peace.
Marijan Baćac — Google review
Was my favourite beach in this side of the island, quite nice sand, great waves to have fun in the sea and even have fresh water showers to wash yourself
Guilherme Lisboa — Google review
By far one of the most beautiful beaches in Guadaloupe for me...up there with La Perle. What a stunning site. Put my head in the water and saw a turtle....while dolphins were swimming in the distance. I almost cried of joy.
Simon S — Google review
This is a great beach but please be aware this can be dangerous. The beach itself is sandy and a very steep angle so the rollers coming in pretty much bounce back on to the next incoming wave. So every so often these crash into each other giving a spectacular explosion of water, but, if your in the bad spot when it happens....well people have been seriously hurt here. Great amenities nearby with everything you could need for your visit including large coconut trees and almond trees offering cover.
Francis Howard — Google review
Plage de la Perle
3. Plage de la Perle
4.7
(3755)
Public beach
Outdoor Activities
Plage sauvage de sable fin bordée d'arbres et disposant de quelques restaurants à proximité.
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One of the best beaches in Guadeloupe. It is a long beautiful beach with many Palm trees and nice clean sand. the water is warm, sometimes with big waves. A round this area you will find some nice beach bars, restaurants and showers. Finding a parking lot could be sometimes difficult.
RFDBS — Google review
Nice beach with lot of shady places! Some times big waves, so be carefull with kids! Also home of the house of the DI’s of Death in paradise
Jan Verbrugghe — Google review
Amazing beach, not crowded at all. Visit the “Shack” from Death in Paradise
Donald Beam — Google review
One of our favs on the whole island!! Amazing soft golden sand, picturesque palms, and a lot of room to spread out. Parking is crowded (as most beaches in Guadeloupe). The waves can be VERY large which my kids loved. If you go right past the waves (not far from the shore at all), you can have a peaceful swim. My kids loved doing the boogie boards and there were other kids there wave skimming. There are bathrooms and water to rinse off. We saw the house from the show Death in Paradise. Had drinks at the restaurant (very good drinks). Such a good day! The restaurant does blare loud music on the beach which we did not mind. If you prefer more quite, there is plenty of space to get away on this beach for a more secluded experience.
Alissa Shirley — Google review
Probably the best beach on the west coast! It is beautiful and large. Lots of people come in the afternoon for a sundowner, but there is always enough space so it never feels packed like Malendure. When the air is clear, you have a good view on Montserrat.
Ludowig Grodowig — Google review
Beautiful quiet beach with local restaurants on site
Penny Kiffin — Google review
Very nice beach with plenty of places to sit & enjoy the view...
Izzy Peters — Google review
Spectacular beach, from the Port, take the water taxi, $10 us each return, sun lounge $20 normally with Wi-Fi. very expensive place. small bottles of cheap beer $5
Alfred Wiley — Google review
We were recommended to come here and the beach is nice but there are large breakers right by the shore and some dead trees in the sand. Grande anse was much better. Parking was a nightmare!
Rex Tex — Google review
Great beach for sunset, easy swimming and shady hammock spots!
wowitsc c — Google review
Beautiful beach with plenty of nice sand and blue water. To find the beach, you pull down a small alley. The parking is the the only downside as there is not much room and it is mostly in sand. There are two restaurants and one food truck as amenities. There are a few gazebos nearby as well. The beach is home to the shack from the show Death in Paradise. It is truly a scenic place and worth the stop.
Heather Terech — Google review
Beautiful long stretched beach, great for morning strolls, not too busy this time of year. As in most parts of the west coast of the island, you’ll find calm and respectful tourism that blend in and support the local communities, clear up after themselves on the beach and cherish the paradise Guadeloupe is in the fashion it deserves to be treated. Plage de la perle is one of those places where one is exposed to this once again, and how can that not make you smile.
Ruben van Alebeek — Google review
Site of shack in Death in Paradise. Love the programme.
Sandra Fearon — Google review
Plage de Petite Anse
4. Plage de Petite Anse
4.5
(812)
Beach
Outdoor Activities
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We have been to 8 beaches so far in Guadeloupe and this has been one of our favorite as it is quiet and beautiful. The water was calm with no large waves. There were only a few people there. No bathrooms. No restaurants (there was a small cart that was closed on this day- I do think it is open some days). There are some lovely areas on each side to snorkel and we saw many beautiful fish. The sand was a lovely gold and on the north side of this small beach, the creek flows into the ocean and there is black sand mixed with the gold and it is soooo pretty. My kids liked playing in the river area in the sand. There was some trash and we found a few pieces of glass but this is pretty much every beach we’ve been on in Guadeloupe as there are no public trash cans. UPDATE! We went back one month later (so end of July) and the parking lot was completely full and impossible to park (we parked on the side of the highway along with others). The beach itself was not super crowded but more than it was early July. The river that had flowed into the ocean was dried up and the upper area of the river stagnant and dirty- I saw people using it as a restroom so I don’t recommend exploring up there. We still love the beach but it was MUCH busier for some reason. Snorkeling was still incredible and the sand marbled gold/black towards the north. So pretty!
Alissa Shirley — Google review
Beautiful sheltered small dark sand beach in small cove. Some trees for shade but the shade does fill up, still it wasn't crowded. Rocks on right good for snorkeling, sand as you enter water then rocks.
Susan Ackerman — Google review
Very nice and calm beach. Not too many people, so you can fully enjoy the beach. The road to the left is quite close, but mostly unnoticeable most of the time. Make sure to watch out as to where you put down your towels, especially to not sit under the palm trees that carry coconuts, they do fall down occasionally.
Sjoerd van Vliet — Google review
What a wonderful little beach very few people lots of trees and wonderful company everybody should come to this beach to enjoy the freedom and space. Very small car park and only one bar but after a few rums who cares. Clean and gentle sea ideal for the smaller ones amongst you the avid readers🤪
Francis Howard — Google review
Great little plage. The ocean's floor here for some reason is littered with huge boulders (unlike nearby Leroux or Grande Anse, that have pure sandy floors without single large rock under water), but that makes for fantastic snorkeling! Bring your diving masks and be amazed!
* Akhmatov — Google review
Amazing spot for snorkeling..we saw lots of stuff by the northern side of the cove. Not crowded at all!
Cindy W — Google review
Another great beach ! Little parking means it doesn't get crowded. Great snorkeling particularly on the left side of the small bay. Iguanas can be seen coming down from the left hill. No strong current and lost of sea life right when you get in the water.
Cecile Braun-Jones — Google review
Small but magnificent little cove. Nice snorkeling spot, great beach and shade if you want it.
Jean-François Martel — Google review
Anse Tillet
5. Anse Tillet
4.8
(30)
Bay
Outdoor Activities
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(Translated by Google) Very nice beach, watch out for the rocks on the left though! But it's worth a look (Original) Plage très sympathique attention aux rochers sur la gauche quand même ! Mais ça vaut le coup d'oeil
Fabe — Google review
Wonderful beach. Not crowded at all in the morning.
Matthias Schotte — Google review
(Translated by Google) Uncrowded beach but just MAGNIFICENT. We didn't swim there but the look was worth the detour. (Original) Plage peu fréquentée mais juste MAGNIFIQUE. Nous ne s'y sommes pas baignés mais le coup d'œil valait le détour
Eric Gras — Google review
(Translated by Google) Just wonderful !!! Very isolated, not even 5 minutes from the parking lot. Ideal for taking beautiful photos (Original) Juste magnifique !!! Très isolée a même pas 5 mn du parking. Idéale pour prendre de belles photos
Veronique Lavergne — Google review
(Translated by Google) The parking lot is at road level and you must descend a path that after crossing a grove of trees reaches this beach. It is not very extensive; but; lovely. Surrounded by cliffs and vegetation, with waves. (Original) El aparcamiento está a nivel de la carretera y se debe descender un sendero que luego de atravezar una arboleda llega a esta playa. No es muy extensa; pero; muy bonita. Rodeada de acantilados y vegetación, con olas.
Néstor Arrastia Covella — Google review
(Translated by Google) Pretty quiet beach below the car park located behind a rock between the Fort Royal hotel in Bas-Vent and Cluny beach. Coastal hiking trail. Be careful due to strong current and heavy seas at times. (Original) Jolie plage tranquille en contrebas du parking situé derrière un rocher entre l'hôtel Fort Royal à Bas-Vent et la plage de Cluny. Sentier littoral de randonnée. Prudence en raison d'un fort courant et d'une mer forte parfois.
Jean-Claude Belledent — Google review
(Translated by Google) Anse Tillet, Superb beach, once parked on the old road, go down on your right. Down on your left you will have the beach and in front of you is the start of a hiking trail which goes to Cluny beach. Good swim (Original) Anse Tillet, Superbe plage, une fois garé sur l'ancienne route, descendez sur votre droite. En bas sur votre gauche vous aurez la plage et face à vous de début d'un chemin de randonnée qui va jusqu'à la plage de Cluny. Bonne baignade
Charles Berson — Google review
(Translated by Google) Our beach! 🫶🏽 (Original) Notre plage! 🫶🏽
Roxanne Beaupre — Google review
Jardin Botanique de Deshaies
6. Jardin Botanique de Deshaies
4.7
(7717)
Botanical garden
Nature & Parks
7-hectare botanical garden featuring tropical flowers, water features & a French-Creole restaurant.
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Beautifully designed and really well maintained! There is a lot to see. We walked the whole path slowly and with a few short breaks and were through after two hours. There are many impressive plants and trees that look like your wildest fantasies and on top there is a wonderful view over the sea.
Ludowig Grodowig — Google review
We spent a nice afternoon touring the gardens. It was very beautiful, well maintained and we ended up having lunch at the restaurant ( which was very good). There was some signage in French and English, but mostly French ( as expected) I would recommend a visit here.
Linda Tock — Google review
A very beautiful botanical garden. It's got this amazing waterfall in the middle and the views from up there are stunning. The flamingos add another level of beauty and you can get so close to them
Dan Stoicescu — Google review
One of the best Botanical Gardens I have visited, not for the range of plants but for the clever layout and overall presentation. The cafe is really excellent with stunning views, service and food. I would highly recommend a visit.
Ken Moncrieff (Goodgrieff) — Google review
It’s a must! Nature is simply astonishing. The garden is so well maintained and the plant species are so diverse. A nice botanic travel that I recommend for individuals and families! There’s a restaurant with an impressive panoramic view as well
Mehdi Merai — Google review
Spent a lovely morning (about 2 hours) walking around the gardens. Really enjoyed the many beautiful flowers, trees and feeding the fish and parrots. You purchase tickets using a machine (it’s in English or French) and pay by card or cash. Purchase food €2 for 3 little containers to feed the animals at entrance. Would recommend wearing bug spray and taking water as it gets hot and humid. The signs for flowers and trees are only in French unfortunately but didn’t spoil our experience. Enjoyed a cold drink from the cafe (friendly staff) in the shade with an amazing view of the Deshaies bay. Exit through the gift shop with a large range from jewellery to postcards etc.
Clare Auchterlonie — Google review
Amazing specimens from around the world. Also the scene of a few tragic deaths in the TV series Death in Paradise.
Bernadette Dodd — Google review
One of the better botanical gardens we've been to. Very well organised, nice path to walk with lots of shade available. The cafeteria was also very good but it can get a little crowded. Highly recommended if you like this sort of thing. Good for families (we saw lots of kids) and for the general public. The walk was very easy and had excellent facilities.
Rex Tex — Google review
We enjoyed especially the feeding of fish, parrots and goats. Place accessible for a stroller. The kids area is large, but not much to do there. The snack bar is rather simple.
Veronika ??delov? — Google review
Huge array of beautiful & interesting flowers, trees, and birds from tropical regions in the Caribbean and around the world. Kids were excited by an opportunity to feed fish, birds, and goats during their visit. Allow at least 90 minutes for your visit.
George A Murray — Google review
Beautiful botanical gardens, well worth a visit! Restaurant oversees the garden and views of the coast down below. Ice cream shack alos with a view of the coast and a few animals kids will enjoy. A path winds through the well planned and maintained garden. A luscious walk through greens, colorful blooms and tropical plants and trees... Bright flamingos and macaws add to the experience Electric charger not working as of 4/20/23
Cecile Braun-Jones — Google review
This is a fabulous and lush oasis featuring spectacular flowers, trees, plants, parrots, flamingos, and lorikeets not far from Plage de Grande Anse in Deshaies. There is also a very pleasant cafe and restaurant overlooking a waterfall and the flamingos. We took many photos and were just so amazed by the beauty and diversity of the plants growing throughout the park, many not native to Guadeloupe. The gift shop is also very nice and adjacent too the cafe we had three hours to spend before heading to the airport and that was perfect to fully experience the plants and birds and chill a bit at the cafe. Highly recommend!
Alison Mittelstadt — Google review
Very nice, albeit smallish, botanical garden. Interesting presentation of tropical plants in a very pleasant and though-trough layout. The most impressive to me personally were the Macaw parrots, in full freedom, with their own little houses, nameplates (by individual) and all. Absolutely remarkable - bring your good camera! On the bird front, you'll also find Rainbow Lorikeets (locked up in a voliere), flamingos (free roaming), as well as just passer-bys like all sorts of hummingbirds, summer ducks, and even local chickens & roosters. The restaurant is good too, but do not rely on the waitresses' recommandations, I think they're too busy to consider what you're asking them, as we observed first hand - just figure your own thing from the menu. The kitchen looks quite proper and is interesting to watch while waiting on your food, looks like a bunch of good folks doing a good job and liking it. Overall a good experience that I recommend if you're into this sort of activity. In terms of comparison, Balata in Martinique was a bigger deal, but no parrots, so you know...
Tomasz Jankowski — Google review
Don't miss this place. Wonderful garden. Nice sandwiches and super gift shop. Go early.
Eva Vincze — Google review
Fun for the family, three feeding stations for the kids (koi, parrots and goats), spend the extra 2 euros to keep kids engaged.
Michael Beriault — Google review
It was nice but their signage is unkind. Super weird using a British flag when they meant to use the English flag. I speak ‘British’ (Welsh) and so would appreciate the misinformation corrected. Also the large parrots in cages was super sad. Otherwise a beautiful space.
Kieghley Hodgson Allen — Google review
Beautiful garden! Well maintained and adventurous to walk through. The diversity of the flora was great and the flora itself astonishing. The animals were a bit sad to see though. They cut the wings of the parrots that stayed outside and despite this being prohibited, people were feeding them. There is no one present to guard these animals. The parrots in the cage, who one was allowed to feed, were pretty stressed at some moments. I think they should reconsider holding the animals this way
A.E. Schipaanboord — Google review
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