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Terre-de-Bas Island
Terre-de-Bas Island (officially in French: Terre-de-Bas des Saintes ''(literally: Lowland of les Saintes)'') is an island in the Îles des Saintes archipelago, in the Lesser Antilles. It belongs to the communes of France, commune (municipality) of Terre-de-Bas in the French department of Guadeloupe. Geography Description Terre-de-Bas island is the most occidental island of the archipelago of ''les Saintes''. Like its neighbour ''Terre-de-Haut Island, Terre-de-Haut'', it derives its name from maritime speak which called the islands exposed to the wind ''hightland'' and those protected from the wind, ''lowlands''. It is an island of dominated by a mountain massif sheltering a protected forest in its center (''Morne à Coq'' hill, ''Morne Paquette'' hill, ''Morne Madis'' hill, ''Morne Abymes'' hill) and a coast lined with cliffs and points (in French: ''Pointe'') (''Pointe à Nègre'' point, ''Gros cap'' cliff, ''Pointe à Vache'' point, ''Pointe Noire'' point, ''Pointe Sud'' point). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terre-de-Haut Island
Terre-de-Haut Island (; gcf, label=Antillean Creole, Tèdého; also formerly known as ''Petite Martinique'') is the easternmost island in the Îles des Saintes , part of the archipelago of Guadeloupe. Like name of neighboring Terre-de-Bas, name Terre-de-Haut comes from the maritime vocabulary, which called the islands exposed to the "highland" winds and those protected from the wind, "lowlands". Geography Terre-de-Haut is separated from Terre-de-Bas by a narrow channel of . Besides Terre-de-Bas, several small islands surround Terre-de-Haut. It is an island of dominated in the north by Morne Mire hill () and Morel hill (). Morel is on the North of the island, between the bay of Marigot and the bay of Pompierre. There is an ancient fortress there, Caroline battery. The Chameau , in the southwest, is the highest elevation in the archipelago. It is covered with forest. On the summit, there is a watchtower, called La tour modèle. Chameau is the property of the Conservatoire d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Coche
LA most frequently refers to Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States. La, LA, or L.A. may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * La (musical note), or A, the sixth note * "L.A.", a song by Elliott Smith on ''Figure 8'' (album) * ''L.A.'' (EP), by Teddy Thompson * ''L.A. (Light Album)'', a Beach Boys album * "L.A." (Neil Young song), 1973 * The La's, an English rock band * L.A. Reid, a prominent music producer * Yung L.A., a rapper * Lady A, an American country music trio * "L.A." (Amy Macdonald song), 2007 * "La", a song by Australian-Israeli singer-songwriter Old Man River Other media * l(a, a poem by E. E. Cummings * La (Tarzan), fictional queen of the lost city of Opar (Tarzan) * ''Lá'', later known as Lá Nua, an Irish language newspaper * La7, an Italian television channel * LucasArts, an American video game developer and publisher * Liber Annuus, academic journal Business, organizations, and government agencies * L.A. Screenings, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salako
Salako is a hat from Îles des Saintes (French Antilles). It appeared towards the end of the 19th century. It is made on Terre-de-Bas Island by some last craftsmen who still have the art and the technics of its making. Description Salako is the traditional headgear of people from ''les Saintes archipelago''. Even if its usage is strongly rarefied, it is still worn by some fishermen for whom it is a perfect working accessory, protecting against the sun and the rain thanks to its wide edges indeformable by the wind. The particular silhouette of this headgear is noticeable by far offshore and helps to identify a ''Saintoise'' (traditional boat) from ''les Saintes islands''. The elders of the archipelago also wear it during walks in streets at the sunny hours. The men having looked for bamboos and wood from pond, cut it and sharpen it to making this headgear with their dexterity and their know-how. The main structure is formed by fine slats sharped called " ''pikèt'' ", joined arou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conservatoire Du Littoral
The ''Conservatoire du littoral'' ("Coastal protection agency") (official name: ''Conservatoire de l'espace littoral et des rivages lacustres'') is a French public organisation created in 1975 to ensure the protection of outstanding natural areas on the coast, banks of lakes and stretches of water of 10 square kilometres or more. The Conservatoire is a member of the World Conservation Union. Its creation was inspired by the work of the British National Trust, though the National Trust is a private charity, whereas the Conservatoire du littoral is mainly government funded. Its remit covers all French départements, départements d'outre-mer, Mayotte, and, recently, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. The Conservatoire acquires land by private agreement, by pre-emption in or, from time to time, by expropriation. Land may also be given to the Conservatoire by donation or legacy. The Conservatoire acquires 20 to 30 km2 of land yearly. After ensuring all the restoration work, the Conser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bay Rum
Bay rum is a type of cologne and aftershave lotion. Other uses include as under-arm deodorant and as a fragrance for shaving soap, as well as a general astringent. Origins It is a distillate that was originally made in Saint Thomas "and probably other West Indian islands" from rum and the leaves and/or berries of the West Indian bay tree, '' Pimenta racemosa''. John Maisch identified the leaf in the herbarium at the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences, collected in Saint Croix, "by the late Dr. Griffith", which was identified as '' Myrcia acris'', now transferred to the genus '' Pimenta''. Maisch added that it was "very probable that various species are made use of for the same purpose." According to an 1889 reference, other ingredients may be citrus and spice oils, the most common being lime oil and oil of cloves. A drop of oil of cloves is added to two parts bay oil and one part pimento oil in one of two recipes for bay rum; the aromatics are steeped in alcohol and as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pimenta Racemosa
''Pimenta racemosa'' is a species of plant in the myrtle family ( Myrtaceae) that is native to the Caribbean region. Common names include West Indian bay tree, bay rum tree, and ciliment. It is used in cooking and an essential oil is distilled to produce a fragrant cologne called bay rum; although bay rum primarily refers to rum, the concentrated essential oil from the fruit is toxic and renders the product undrinkable. The leaves as often used for tea purposes. The tree is 4–12 m tall and the white flowers, about 10 mm wide, become black, oval fruits measuring 7–12 mm.Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)Myrtaceae: ''Pimenta racemosa''(by J.W.Moore) The plants are now grown widely in other tropical areas, including Oceania Oceania (, , ) is a geographical region that includes Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Spanning the Eastern and Western hemispheres, Oceania is estimated to have a land area of and a population of around 44 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Le Mapou, Les Saintes
Le Mapou is a ''quartier'' of Terre-de-Bas Island, located in Îles des Saintes archipelago in the Caribbean The Caribbean (, ) ( es, El Caribe; french: la Caraïbe; ht, Karayib; nl, De Caraïben) is a region of the Americas that consists of the Caribbean Sea, its islands (some surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and some bordering both the Caribbean Se .... It is located in the eastern part of the island. The ancient port of the island was located at this place. To See *The Salako manufacturer. *The medicinal garden "Éloit Germain" and the exploitation of West Indian bay tree. Populated places in Îles des Saintes Quartiers of Îles des Saintes {{Guadeloupe-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petite-Anse, Les Saintes
Petite-Anse is a ''quartier'' of Terre-de-Bas Island, located in Îles des Saintes archipelago in the Caribbean. It is located in the western part of the island. The commercial activity of the island are focused on this village, shops, market, bakeries, groceries, restaurants, and bars. It hosts the majority of the administrative office of the island, the Post office, the community clinic, and the ''Mairie'' (City hall) of Terre-de-Bas Terre-de-Bas (; gcf, label=Antillean Creole, Tèdéba) is a commune in the French overseas department and region of Guadeloupe, in the Lesser Antilles. Terre-de-Bas is made up of Terre-de-Bas Island and several uninhabited islands and islets in .... Attractions *The square of ''9 août 1882'': The main place of the quartier, located in front the city hall. It is a lively and flowery place. *Saint-Nicholas' church: An ancient Roman Catholic church. The front of the church was rebuilt after its collapsing because of the earthquake of 21 November ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand-Baie, Les Saintes
Grand-Baie is a ''quartier'' of Terre-de-Bas Island, located in Îles des Saintes archipelago in the Caribbean The Caribbean (, ) ( es, El Caribe; french: la Caraïbe; ht, Karayib; nl, De Caraïben) is a region of the Americas that consists of the Caribbean Sea, its islands (some surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and some bordering both the Caribbean Se .... It is located in the southeastern part of the island. To See *Anchorage of ''Grand-Baie'' and ruins of the old pottery factory. Populated places in Îles des Saintes Quartiers of Îles des Saintes {{Guadeloupe-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grande-Anse, Terre-de-Bas
Grande-Anse is a ''quartier'' of Terre-de-Bas Island, located in Îles des Saintes archipelago in the Caribbean The Caribbean (, ) ( es, El Caribe; french: la Caraïbe; ht, Karayib; nl, De Caraïben) is a region of the Americas that consists of the Caribbean Sea, its islands (some surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and some bordering both the Caribbean Se .... It is located in the eastern part of the island. The most beautiful beach of the island is located there. Some grocery, bakery and restaurant are located on this village. To See *the beach of Grande-Anse: white sand beach with restaurants and bars. Populated places in Îles des Saintes Quartiers of Îles des Saintes {{Guadeloupe-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anse Des Mûriers, Les Saintes
Anse des Mûriers is a ''quartier'' of Terre-de-Bas Island, located in Îles des Saintes archipelago in the Caribbean The Caribbean (, ) ( es, El Caribe; french: la Caraïbe; ht, Karayib; nl, De Caraïben) is a region of the Americas that consists of the Caribbean Sea, its islands (some surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and some bordering both the Caribbean Se .... It is located in the eastern part of the island. The main port of the island is located at this place. Sights *The artillery battery ruins of ''Fer à Cheval'' (literally: horseshoe) cove. References Populated places in Îles des Saintes Quartiers of Îles des Saintes {{Guadeloupe-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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