French West Indies Berlitz Pocket Guide

Packed with photographs and easy-to-use maps, this guide contains all the information you need to get the most from your visit to the French West Indies.

---

This guide to the French West Indies focuses on the beautiful islands of Martinique, Les Saintes, Marie-Galante, La Desirade, Guadeloupe, Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthelemy. It covers all the main sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of tourist attractions include the islands' most beautiful beaches, stunning natural areas and best places for snorkelling, fishing and diving. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on Creole and French cuisine. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in French. The book also contains special features on topics ranging from Napoleon's Josephine to the Indian peoples of Guadeloupe. Maps show Martinique, Fort-de-France: Centreville, Guadeloupe, and Pointe-a-Pitre, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.