Guadeloupe · 2026 itinerary
Le Moule 3-Day Itinerary
A day-by-day plan for Le Moule: the best attractions in order, where to eat, how to get around — with free hotel briefings for your stay.
Arrive & Explore the Highlights
A small covered market selling fresh produce, spices, and handmade crafts like straw hats and vanilla beans. Runs Saturday mornings, with a handful of stalls also open Tuesday and Thursday.
🕐 Tues, Thurs, Sat 6am-12pm
Free entry💡 Buy a bag of locally grown nutmeg or a vanilla pod—both cost under €3 and make great gifts.
Hotels near Marché de Le Moule →A modest 19th-century Catholic church with a distinctive white façade and a tall bell tower visible from the beach. Inside, stained-glass windows depict local scenes and the altar is painted in bright
🕐 Open daily 8am-12pm and 2pm-5pm
Free entry💡 Step inside for 5 minutes to cool off—the church is one of the few air-conditioned free spaces in town.
Hotels near Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste →Tropic Cocktails · ££
Bik Karaib · ££
Deeper Into Le Moule
The main beach in Le Moule, with calm, clear water, soft sand, and shaded areas under sea grape trees. Lifeguards patrol on busy days, and there are basic facilities like toilets and a small snack bar
🕐 Open 24 hours, facilities open 9am-6pm
💡 Arrive before 10am to claim a spot near the trees for shade; the sun gets fierce by midday.
A free outdoor exhibition area around this major Caribbean slavery memorial, located on the waterfront. The permanent indoor museum is paid, but the grounds offer striking architecture, sculptures, an
🕐 Outdoor area open 9am-6pm Tuesday-Sunday, closed Monday
💡 Go late afternoon to see the site in golden light and avoid crowds; the free outdoor section is accessible without a ticket.
La Coccinelle
Mandiana
Final Favourites & Departure
A long, undeveloped white-sand beach on the northern tip of the Grande-Terre, fringed by coconut palms and mangroves. Calm turquoise water makes it great for sw
💡 Bring snorkelling gear—the rocky areas at the ends hold small reef fish and occasional sea turtles.
Le Spot
Le Sun Beach
Getting Around Le Moule
Flag down the bus anywhere along the main road—they stop on request. For the hotel's beach, ask for 'La Baie' stop. Note: buses stop running by early evening, so plan return before 17:30 or walk (2km, pretty flat).
Take shuttle bus from airport to Gare Routière in Pointe-à-Pitre (€2), then bus 101 or 102 towards Le Moule (€2). The last bus from Le Moule back to town leaves at 18:00. From the bus stop, it's a 15-minute walk or short taxi to the hotel—drivers in Le Moule charge about €5.
Taxis in Le Moule don't cruise. Call the local taxi co-op (+590 690 12 34 56) and expect a 15-minute wait. Cash only.
Agree on the fare before you get in. Drivers at the airport rank may quote €60–70; negotiate down to €50 if you're firm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3 days enough for Le Moule?
Three days covers the main highlights well. You can see the key attractions like Marché de Le Moule and get a genuine feel for the city. For a more leisurely pace or to explore neighbourhoods in depth, a 5-day trip is better.
What is the best time to visit Le Moule?
See our full best time to visit Le Moule guide — it covers weather month by month, peak vs. shoulder seasons and how to avoid the crowds.
Where should I stay for this itinerary?
A central location saves transit time between sites. Top options include Jacanahi, Villa Les Néréïdes, Gites de Stephen. See the full ranked list with free briefings for each.