Archaeology handicrafts and science and technology sites to visit Castries

Eastern Nature Trail. Exploration of the site is done on the Atlantic coast (east coast). The walk crosses fields, groves, cliffs, cliffs and beaches… A tourist Guide accompanies and informs visitors. The site is ideal for observing many bird species. Not far from there, the Îlet Island is accessible by boat. The distance is short, and the visit strongly recommended.

This batik fabric factory is located in a beautiful white and yellow Creole villa. You can discover the manufacturing process of batik, this ancient handicraft technique of polychrome printing which is mainly found in West Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Here, batik is available in an infinite number of variations. The on-site store offers dozens of shapes, colors and fabrics. A lovely terrace in the garden invites you to have a drink after the visit. A nice stop.

In the south of Castries, not of the bay on the gentle hillside looking onto the harbour is located La Toc, where has extremely battery was built in the 1800's. This Belongs to one of the best conserved among 60 forts that surrounds the capital. Walking around, you see mounted let us rattan, reinforced walls, underground bunkers and tunnels. It is still in excellent condition and the owner, Alice Bagshaw such about military history. The battery has four levels. there has shells blind and artillery cellar. Many groups from the cruise ships visit during the high season. Duration of visit 30 minutes.