Anse-Bertrand (; ) is a commune in

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, an

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and department of France in the

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. The inhabitants in Anse-Bertrand are called Ansois.

Geography

Anse-Bertrand is located in northern Grande-Terre. The town is , north-north-east of

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. The

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face the town and produces high waves for professional surfers. The town is located on a limestone plateau where rolling hills are located eastwards. Some settlements depend on the commune of Anse-Bertrand, such as: * La Berthaudiere * Massioux * Pressec

Climate

Like any other Eastern

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town, Anse-Bertrand experiences quite evenly spread rainfall during the year, with a wetter season between July and November which coincides with

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season. The town receives below 1500 mm of rainfall. Tropical heat is the norm, bringing constant high temperatures, especially during the summer.

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s, called alizés, blow from the north-east and often temper the climate.

History

This village was the last refuge of Carib

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in Grande-Terre (Carib Territory).

Population

Economy

The economy rests primarily on

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, particularly on

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. There was sugar cultivation in the 1800s, but it ended. It is endowed with a rich past whose remnants you can see through a number of windmills scattered over the commune such as Habitation La Mahaudière. The beach, Anse Bertrand, is great for surfing on Grade-Terre. There are hotels southwards, toward Pointe-a-Pitre.

Sights

In Anse-Bertrand the landscape is scenic, especially places such as " Pointe de la Grande Vigie" situated at the most northernmost part of the

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. Point Large Watchtower is located on the northern point of the Guadeloupe. High cliffs up to 80 meters tall, plunges in the

in perpetual movement. Here nature impresses by its beauty and its violence. By good weather, seen on La Désirade (50 km),

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(70 km) and

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(80 km). Carry Hell is encircled by cliffs, a small calm and limpid water, arm of the sea to the turquoise reflections, gently comes to die on a white sand beach. With far the ocean continues to thunder. The paradise with the doors of the hell… There are other serene beaches such as Plage de la Chapelle, Anse Laborde (1.1 miles, north), Anse Pistolet & Anse du Souffleur (2.8 miles, south-west). Saint Jacques horse racecourse, is nearby and bets can be placed and you can have a great time with the locals. Le Chau de Feuilles, a French restaurant is nearby.

Education

Public preschools and primary schools include:LISTE DES ECOLES PUBLIQUES ET PRIVEES SOUS CONTRAT
" . Retrieved on 10 March 2018. * Ecole primaire Guéry * Ecole primaire Macaille * Ecole élémentaire Jules Plaisance * Ecole maternelle Campêche * Ecole maternelle Adela Deschamps Public junior high schools include:Établissements du 2nd degré PUBLIC 2017-2018
." . Retrieved on 10 March 2018. * Collège Fernand Ballin

Personalities

* Dominik Bernard, a French actor and stage director. * Yohann Gène (1981-), a French professional

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. * Serge Nubret (1938-), a former professional bodybuilder, bodybuilding federation leader, movie actor and

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, awarded bodybuilding titles including : ''1970 IFBB Mr. Europe'', ''1976 NABBA Mr. Universe (Pro.)'' and ''1977 WBBG Mr. World (Pro.)''. * Lilian Thuram (1972-), a retired professional

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defender, winner with the French national team of the

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Sister city

In November 1994, Anse-Bertrand became a

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to the city of

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, United States.

References

External links

Office de tourisme d'Anse Bertrand
— Official site of Anse-Bertrand Tourism Board. *
Site du Conseil général de la Guadeloupe.
– Official site of Guadeloupe General Council. *
Site du collège Fernand Balin d'Anse Bertrand
– Official site of Anse-Bertrand Fernand Balin's Senior High School. {{DEFAULTSORT:Ansebertrand Communes of Guadeloupe