Place · Darboussier & Mémorial ACTe

Darboussier quay and marina walkQuai Darboussier

A short waterfront stroll beside the Mémorial ACTe and the marina: 15–25 minutes at the end of the day, when the light is soft and the heat is down.

gogate: unknownNot field-verified

Add to a day →

Key facts

Time on site: 15–25 min; p95 40 min
Price: Free; adult, 2026 estimate
Hours: unknown; see note below
Best time: 08:00 or 17:00; desk crowd estimate
28″ bags: Painful; Darboussier & Mémorial ACTe: painful
Getting there: Walk from the memorial forecourt

Waterfront
Sunset light
Next to the memorial
Free entry
Works with kids

Highlights come from Voykit's own data and desk notes, not from reviews. Hover a tag to see its source.

Rules in force · 10Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bah…Pavements are narrow and uneven

Caribbean ↗Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bahamas and Jamaica) jail visitors for a single stray bullet or cartridge in their luggage; empty every bag and pocket before you pack.
Caribbean ↗From August to October keep a free last day before your flight home and check the national hurricane centre daily; airports close when a named storm approaches.
Caribbean ↗Wearing camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians in several islands, including Barbados, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenada, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica; leave it at home, children's clothes included.
Guadeloupe ↗Entry follows French rules for overseas departments, which can differ from mainland France and the Schengen area: a Schengen visa alone is not valid unless it is endorsed for Guadeloupe. Check France-Visas for your passport.
Guadeloupe ↗Sargassum seaweed can pile up on some beaches, mainly in spring and summer: check conditions before booking a beach base.
Guadeloupe ↗La Soufrière is an active volcano: check the alert level and trail status before hiking.
Guadeloupe ↗Tap water supply is unreliable in parts of Guadeloupe, with scheduled cuts and occasional quality warnings: keep bottled water at your lodging.
Grande-Terre ↗Avoid driving across the Pointe-à-Pitre area at about 06:30–08:30 and 16:00–18:30: traffic is heavy.
Pointe-à-Pitre ↗The centre empties after dark and on Sundays: eat early, take a taxi door to door in the evening and do not wander the back streets.
Pointe-à-Pitre ↗Pavements are narrow and uneven: bags go from the car to the door, never on a walk.

Actions

Hours unknown

Map & directions

Google Maps Apple Maps Street View

Directions

From where I am

Add your hotel to get directions from it. · stays in this browser; shared with the pocket card.

Plan

Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes

Go now?

hours and prices: check on the day

Open: Hours unknown
Crowds: Quietest around 08:00 or 17:00
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Quietest Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun · busiest Fri, Sat · desk estimate
Tickets: Adult: Free
Time to spend: 15–25 min · up to 40 min if you linger

Directions Add to a day →

Know before you go

The quay sits on the old industrial waterfront: the memorial's dark facade is the main sight.
Go late afternoon for the light on the water.
Bring water; there is little shade.

Best time of day

Plan 15–25 min inside.

quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday; add one level on weekends and holidays

Weather here, next 7 days

Loading forecast…

Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Time on site

minutes

Minimum

10min

Worthwhile

15min

Typical

25min

p95

40min

Open waterfront; shops and bars keep their own hours.

Tickets & entry

2026 estimate · check the posted board

Where to buy: No ticket needed.
Official site ↗
Dress code: Casual.
What to wear: dress-code checker
Bags & lockers: Keep valuables out of sight.
Photos: Fine; no drones without permission.
What's closed: After darkcheckPoor lighting in places; take a car back.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.

Ticket	Price	Note
Entry	Free	—

On the ground

Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work

Getting in

Stop: Walk from the memorial forecourt
Exit: —
Ticket: free · official site
Stairs: none of note
Shoes: Shoes on.

Crowds and switching

Crowd clock: Quiet; a few joggers and diners at dusk.
Sensory load: 2/5
Exposure: high

Bailouts

heat
Memorial entrance hall (AC)
rain
Memorial entrance hall (AC)

Nearest rescue anchor: A — Memorial forecourt benches (field-verify)

Step-free check

wheelchair: good

Step-free entrance: yes · yesnone of note
Lifts: check · check
Accessible toilet: check · check
Wheelchair: yes · yes
Stroller: yes · yesgood

Level paved quay in most places.

Combine with

nearest first

5 minMémorial ACTe
5 minRum bars and terraces at the marina · eat

Walk the Darboussier & Mémorial ACTe area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes

Best photo time today

Sun times for today load in your browser.

Red lines

Little shade: hat and water.
Do not linger alone after dark.

More on the groundWho it suits · Skip it if · With kids3 parts

With kids

kids: okstroller: good

with kids: Space to walk; watch the water's edge.
child price: Free

Who it suits

Traveler	Fit	Why
Sunset walkers	good	Open water light and a quiet quay.
Wheelchair users	good	Level surface.
Anyone hot at midday	poor	Almost no shade.

Skip it if

It is the middle of a hot day.

Deep dive

Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated

Is it worth a special trip?

Only as an add-on to the memorial or a marina drink.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

Is it safe after dark?

It is quiet and poorly lit in places: use a booked taxi.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Sources

secondaryWikivoyage — Pointe-à-Pitre
officialGuadeloupe Islands Tourist Board (official)