Culture & discovery
La Désirade

Remains of the leprosarium established in 1728 under Louis XV and closed in 1956, of which the ruins of a chapel and a former cotton mill survive.

A historic site combining a lighthouse and a former weather station, offering a view over the Atlantic and a glimpse into the island's maritime and scientific past.

A popular festival held on the Easter weekend celebrating Désiradian culture through Creole gastronomy, music, and traditional dance.

An annual mid-August celebration combining a religious patron saint festival with a traditional fishermen's festival, with parades and concerts, a highlight of the island's social life.