Deshaies: Experience Death in Paradise in Guadeloupe
Located on the northwest coast of Basse-Terre Island, Deshaies, Guadeloupe is popular for being the main filming place of the British-French crime comedy drama TV series Death in Paradise. Deshaies is a secluded bay bounded by the mountain range in the east and the Caribbean Sea in the west.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Deshaies, Guadeloupe is from months of December to May for warm and dry weather. Make sure to avoid months of August and September due to the hurricane season. Travelers who don’t mind the rain can expect lesser crowds and cheaper Deshaies, Guadeloupe hotels in the months of June, July, October and November. Don’t miss the Guadeloupe Carnival from January to March and the The Rendez-vous aux Jardins garden festival in June.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Only four kilometers from the Deshaies Botanic Garden and six kilometers from downtown Deshaies in Guadeloupe, guests can book a luxurious accommodation at the Langley Resort Fort Royal. It is also 40 minutes away from the Leroux Beach, with the nearest airport as Guadeloupe-Pôle Caraïbes Airport. Meanwhile, the rustic and natural charm of Le Rayon Vert is hard to resist, especially with its on-site swimming pool, sun terraces, and restaurant. For top gastronomy finds, make sure to taste French Caribbean cuisine, mainly seafood and swordfish, at L’Amer. Before leaving, make sure to enjoy the sun at the nearby Grande Anse. Visitors can also enjoy the golden stretch of sand and jade waters of Plage de Clugny, between Grande Anse and Ste-Rose, at the northern tip of Basse-Terre.