Culture

Orientation

Take advantage of all that nature has to offer on the island:

• Kayaking tour in the mangroves
• Introduction to navigating a traditional fishing boat, the yole
• Hike and swim at the Couleuvre Waterfall
• Discover the Caravelle peninsula: explore the rainforest, swim, visit a rum distillery
• Scuba diving initiation

Cultural Events

• Delve into the history of the port city with a guided tour of Fort-de-France
• Cultural activities and outings are organized such as:
  • Concerts by local musicians
  • Cooking class – learn a traditional Antillean recipe
  • Theater
  • Dance performances and lessons
  • Traditional weaving and braiding workshop

Day Trips

Explore all corners of the island of flowers:

• North Island: during orientation week visit the ruins of Saint Pierre, Balata, Saint Marie, tropical forests, waterfalls and black sand beaches, a permanent reminder of Mont Pelée’s eruption in 1902.
• South Island: cultural and historic explorations of Habitation Clement, Diamond Rock, Anses d’Arlet, and Cap 110 – the powerful Anse Cafard Slave Memorial

Guadeloupe

Spend time with APA on the island of Guadeloupe, another member of the French Antilles.

• Walking tour of Point-à-Pitre: Place de la Victoire, Saint-Anoine Market
• Delve into the renowned Memorial ACTe: the Caribbean center for expression and memory of the slave trade and slavery from ancient times to modern day
• See firsthand why the archipelago was designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve:
  • Basse-Terre, Cascade aux Écrevisses, Fort Delgres, Maison du Cacao
  • Grand-Terre, Pointe des Châteaux, Petit Canal and its mangroves