Géograines

Grande-Terre


This quirky place, clearly signposted off the main road, specializes in items made of seeds – and they all look good. There are seed wall hangings and even a coffee table where black and white seeds are arranged to make a chess board under glass. The shop only shows the work of Guadeloupean artisans that is produced using local materials.


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5. Datcha Beach

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8. Marina de Bas du Fort

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