Basse Terre Collection

Frigate Bay, southeast of Basseterre, St. Kitts, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Looking up the at a mast and sails of a barquentine cruise ship. Deshaies, Basse Terre Island, Iles des Saintes, Guadeloupe, West Indies

Basse-Terre, the official capital of Guadeloupe (litho)
7171205 Basse-Terre, the official capital of Guadeloupe (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basse-Terre, the official capital of Guadeloupe)

Lighthouse at Pointe du Vieux Fort at sunset, Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, French West Indies
Lighthouse at Pointe du Vieux Fort overlooking the Caribbean Sea at sunset, southernmost point of Guadeloupe; Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, French West Indies

Plage de Malendure at sunset, Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, French Antilles, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Tropical Grande Anse beach, palm trees, blue sea, golden sand, Deshaies, Basse Terre, Guadeloupe, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Deshaies waterfront, Death In Paradise location, Basse Terre, Guadeloupe, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Tropical Anse de la Perle beach, golden sand, turquoise blue sea, Death In Paradise location, Deshaies, Guadeloupe, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Tropical Anse de la Perle beach, palm trees, golden sand, blue sea, Death In Paradise location, Deshaies, Guadeloupe, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Mighty Earthquake Fissure - Lac du Nord. Soufriere Volcano, Guadeloupe
Mighty Earthquake Fissure - " Lac du Nord". Soufriere Volcano, Guadeloupe, French West Indies, c1930s. La Grande Soufriere iss an active stratovolcano on the French island of Basse-Terre

View of Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, c1890. From Universal Geography, Maps & Illustrations, Vol XXXIV, Virtue & Co Limited, (London, c1890)

The town of Basse-Terre, Guadaloupe department of France, Lesser Antilles, seen here in the 19th century. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Cascades aux Ecrevisses in a tropical forest on Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, French West Indies
Serene waterfall, Cascades aux Ecrevisses, in a tropical forest on Basse-Terre; Guadeloupe, French West Indies

Caribbean Sea from Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, French West Indies
View of the rugged coastline and Caribbean Sea from the Fort at Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, French West Indies; Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, France

Lighthouse at La Pointe du Vieux-Fort, Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, French West Indies
Lighthouse at La Pointe du Vieux-Fort, Basse-Terre, southernmost point of Guadeloupe, French West Indies; Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, France

FRENCH WEST INDIES (FWI)-Guadaloupe-Caribbean: Clouds & Rainbow Colored Water
FRENCH WEST INDIES (FWI), Guadaloupe, Caribbean: Clouds & Rainbow Colored Water from the Air

FRENCH WEST INDIES (FWI), Guadaloupe Basse, Terre-LAMENTIN Area: Domaine de Severin Rum Distillery
FRENCH WEST INDIES (FWI), Guadaloupe Basse, Terre, LAMENTIN Area: Domaine de Severin Rum Distillery, Old Sugar cane cart

FRENCH WEST INDIES (FWI)Guadaloupe, Basse-Terre-LA SOUFRIERE: La Soufiere Volcano
FRENCH WEST INDIES (FWI)Guadaloupe, Basse, Terre, LA SOUFRIERE: La Soufiere Volcano Landscape

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"Basse-Terre: A Tropical Paradise in the French West Indies" Located southeast of Basseterre, St. Kitts, in the beautiful Leeward Islands of the West Indies, Basse-Terre is a captivating destination that offers breathtaking natural wonders and rich cultural heritage. Serving as the official capital of Guadeloupe, this enchanting island boasts an array of picturesque landscapes that will leave you spellbound. As the sun sets over Basse-Terre, witness the mesmerizing view from the Lighthouse at Pointe du Vieux Fort. The vibrant hues painting the sky create a stunning backdrop for this coastal gem. Plage de Malendure also provides an idyllic sunset spot with its golden sands and crystal-clear waters – a true paradise found in Basse-Terre. For beach lovers seeking tranquility, Tropical Grande Anse beach awaits with its swaying palm trees and azure sea. Feel your worries melt away as you sink your toes into its powdery sand. Another tropical haven is Anse de la Perle beach where golden sands meet turquoise blue waters – a sight straight out of a postcard. Basse-Terre's allure extends beyond its beaches; it harbors historical significance too. Deshaies waterfront not only charms visitors but has also gained fame as one of Death In Paradise's filming locations. Immerse yourself in both nature and culture as you explore this quaint town on Basse Terre Island. Nature enthusiasts will be captivated by Cascades aux Ecrevisses nestled within a tropical forest on Basse-Terre Island itself. This hidden gem showcases cascading waterfalls amidst lush greenery – truly an oasis to behold. While embracing modernity today, Basse-Terre still holds echoes from centuries past. Vintage views captured c1890 depict how this charming town looked back then - reminding us of its enduring history within France's Lesser Antilles.