Also called the island with beautifull waters, Guadeloupe is an archipelago of 1779 km² divided in 2 main islands :
- Basse Terre : 848 km² (the capital)
- Grande Terre : 588 km²
both of these islands are separated by a narrow arm of sea, "The Salt River". Guadeloupe is surrounded by many little islands as :
- La Désirade, Marie Galante, les Saintes, Petite Terre, Saint Martin.

The first inhabitants of Guadeloupe were the Arawaks (indians coming from Venezuela).
Discovered on the 11th of April 1493 by Christophe Colomb, the island became a french department on the 19 th of march 1946.
Currently there are around 450 000 inhabitants in Guadeloupe.
Tropical climate and temperature between 24° and 34° all over the year. To be discovered absolutly !

The geographical location of Saint François is ideal for a stay combining water sport, relaxation on the beach and tasting of tasty creole dishes.
The pleasent seaside resort of Saint François in the caribbean with its numerous beaches,its international golf-court designed by Robert Trent-Jones, its marina, and casino, its airfield and agricultural hinterland, will definitely seduce you !