Le François
Le François is well-known for its beautiful bay where the little islands Lavigne,
Lapin, Oscar, Thierry, Métrente, Pelé, Long and Frégate are shielded from the raging Atlantic Ocean.
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Shallow pools with white sandy bottoms — the most famous being "La Baignoire de Joséphine" ("Josephine's Pool") — and the coral reef put the finishing touches to this picture-perfect paradise.
The boat to take you there is a mere 5 minutes away from the hotel ...
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A little further out to sea, surrounded by white sandy beaches, we find "Loup Garou" Island ("Werewolf" Island).
An acclaimed tourist attraction, it boldly resists the onslaught of Atlantic waves. Ask a fisherman to take you there.
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Le François is also a town where you find many fishermen. Their professional knowledge of the sea has earned them the rank of expert handlers of the locally made sailing vessels called Yoles.
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Regattas involving Yoles are very popular and crews from the town of Le François are known throughout the island for regularly winning the most prestigious races.
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Sugar cane plantations spread out on the hill slopes around. Their produce mostly likely headed to supply one of the island's best rum distilleries: The Acajou Rum Distillery. This distillery will undoubtedly be of interest to enthusiasts of vintage rum over 40°. Also on this agricultural estate, you'll discover the restored main mansion and its antique furniture. In its little rum museum you'll be able to sample a rum called Clément. Drink moderately!
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However, the island's major production crop remains banana and the town of Le François plays its part as a great part of its arable land is dedicated to banana production.