Photo : Jardin botanique de Deshaies via Les îles de Guadeloupe
Jardin botanique de Deshaies
Tropical garden designed by landscape architect Michel Gaillard on Coluche's former estate, with rare plants, waterfalls and viewpoints. You can also see flamingos and lorikeets, and the site has a restaurant and a shop.
Nearby
CreoleRestaurant at the Deshaies Botanical Garden with open views over the coastline. Creole and French cuisine made with local produce; a function room is also available.
CatamaranDay trips by sailing catamaran from Deshaies, on the north-west coast of Basse-Terre. Trips follow the Côte-sous-le-Vent with swimming stops.
FishingBig-game fishing provider based in Deshaies, at the northern end of the Côte-sous-le-Vent. It takes anglers out to sea in search of large pelagic fish.
Scuba divingDive club in the centre of Deshaies, at the northern end of the Côte-sous-le-Vent. It takes divers to sites in the bay and surrounding area.
Scuba divingDeshaies club covering everything from supervised try dives to FFESSM, SDI and TDI technical training (Nitrox, Trimix, rebreather). It also offers a three-dive discovery pack.
World cuisineWaterfront restaurant on the Deshaies seafront, open in the evening. The cooking pairs Creole flavours with Asian spices in a relaxed, musical atmosphere.