Getting Around

The local buses are a unique cultural experience that should not be missed. They offer a practical way of travelling along the southern coast between St François in the east and the economic capital, Pointe-à-Pitre, in the west. It is important to note, however, that bus service operates only until 6:30 in the evening, and that there are no specified bus-stops or timetables. Simply wave to the bus driver to stop.  There are very few buses on Saturday afternoons and none at all on Sundays. The best way of getting around to discover the island is to hire a car. The school works closely with three reliable car-hire agencies in Sainte-Anne.

Members of the school staff are happy to assist you in making reservations. Numerous brochures describing the various tourist attractions are available at the school or at the local tourist office in Sainte-Anne.

Other Means of Transport  - A shop near the school has bicycles for hire. Scooters are not available for hire on the island.  Sainte-Anne does not have a public-transport system within the town itself; thus you can expect to do a lot of walking.

Night Life

The day winds down with the sunset around 6:30 pm and over dinner, which is usually around 8 pm, after the last food shops have closed. It is rather rare to find crowds of people on the streets or in the cafés in the evening. On the other hand, the beach of Sainte-Anne is illuminated and attracts swimmers at midnight. A couple of bar-restaurants in the centre of the town offer music programmes during the week.                                                                                                     

The discos of Gosier, about 10 kilometres west of Sainte-Anne, offer a variety of entertainment at the weekend.