Things to see and do North

This wonderful beach the eyes of everyone and his memory never fades. At the bottom of the cove of Labadie, there are few tourists who think of venturing to its beach. It must be said that from the sea it is impossible to guess that paradise is so close. At the bottom of a beautiful hill with virgin vegetation, descends a source of fresh water that flows into the ocean. The white sandy beach is often deserted. Fresh water has allowed the corals to remain intact for the greatest pleasure of the eyes that do not need mask to admire the beauty of creation. Three colours clearly draw, the first deep water is pure purple is the kingdom of corals, the second violet blue is the domain of underwater herbs, the third is this color which makes boats fly in the transparency of a water that seems to have forgotten. Before venturing into the sea, the source offers a pool where it is good to bathe, the sensation of feeling at the top of its body cold and soft water, and downstairs hot and salty water, is quite remarkable.

Located 28 km from Cape-Qaddafi and 970 m above sea level, it is the work of Haitian engineer Henri Barré. Also known as the Citadel Henri Christophe, she is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site within the National Historic Park. On Thursday, thousands of people find themselves there.

Construction of the La Ferrière Citadel began in 1804. It was to be integrated into the general fortification system which was intended to defend the country against a possible return of Napoleon Bonaparte's troops. It was chosen to build it at 900 m above sea level at the peak of Cap-à-l'Bishop. A Haitian, Henri Barré, drew the drawings, inspired by a little Vauban (mutual protection of buildings) and many of the Marquis de Montalembert (vertical fortification, concentration of fire power established on several levels). Most of the works - from 1806 to 1817 - took place under the reign of King Christophe. About 200 000 men participated in the work, a good tenth of whom died. The monarch supervised the construction himself and showed great severity with the workers.

At a time when his power was disputed, the citadel appeared to be an ideal retreat site, able to shelter its soldiers and court. No doubt he also saw in this monument a symbol of the Haitian nation, as will so well express him, a century and a half later, the martiniquais writer Aimé Césaire.
In 1818, lightning fell on the citadel and the fire spread to the powder powder, causing heavy damage. It is therefore in a half-row fortress that King Christophe commits himself, two years later, with a silver bullet in the brain. After his death, the citadel gradually fell away. Many pieces of weapons were displaced or stolen, while vegetation over the years was gaining ground. In 1979, when the National Heritage Institute assisted by UNDP and UNESCO decided to restore the citadel, there remained only one hundred and sixty-two canons out of three hundred and sixty-five canons. A decade was needed to carry out this huge project which, in a century and a half, seemed to be right for King Christophe or at least for his motto: I renais my ashes.

It should also be noted that the citadel contains one of the largest collections of canons in the world: of all sizes and designed mainly in Europe, the mortars and other bombardes of the gallery dedicated to King Christophe's artillery is impressive!

A Read: The citadel, the large Caribbean battery, Monuments to the independence of a people, two brochures written by Ms Yvelt and Mr de Bazelaire, Decker, Delatour, Lubin, Mangones, and Neuville, published jointly by ISPAN, UNESCO and UNDP.

Camp Louise beach, also named Saint-Michel Beach, is exposed to the winds and consists of black sand. Partly arranged - a restaurant as well as a few sea-side gargotes offering mixed fish and grilled fish are open on weekends - it retains a very valuable wilderness.

To get there, we will take the national highway 1. Halfway between northern plain and Limbé, turn right before the road begins a curve on the left. Then borrow a runway in the ground (hard time in rainy weather) and then cross a very varied countryside (just twenty minutes). 

To leave the car in front of the church and to win the beach where the pilgrims go massively on 6 September to celebrate the Sainte-Mbavu - a bus bearing this name, transports the passengers from Cape Town that Day. On the right of the beach, in marshland, appears a powder keg built in 1683.

Christopher Columbus used to ride with his beautiful Indian. He called him Amiga. This tiny island is composed in its center of a virgin forest surrounded by a white sand beach, crystal clear water and corals. The dream especially for lovers who will find the summum of exotic romanticism here. Gaia Tours agency offers excursions on island to Rat (or Ara Island).

In the centre of the bay, we see the Îlet Bayau, which served as a point of retreat to the buccaneers of previous centuries.

It is said that most of the presidents are attending a ceremony to seek protection from the Loas of lakou at the beginning of the mandate. A very mystical site where a white river and a black river separate under a 2-head palm tree. We celebrate on December 31.

If bathing and bathing are not enough, here you can enjoy the joys of the body board, a sport accessible to everyone, without training.

A kite spot that starts to emulate. Julien, the Boukan Guinguette, has been asked to hire equipment or even take courses.