Shaped like a butterfly and originally named
"island of beautiful waters" by the Caraïbe Indians, due to
its many rivers and waterfalls, Guadeloupe is a little piece of
paradise in the French West Indies. Discovered by Columbus in 1493,
and a French Overseas Department since 1946, the island is home
to over 400,000 inhabitants and basks in a warm, stable climate
year-round. Not the first place that comes to mind to learn a language
perhaps …but the small seaside district of Sainte-Anne, where
the school is located, offers not only spectacular beaches but also
a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions to explore. All
over the island you'll see evidence of the strong Caribbean Creole
culture, a spirited blend of French and African influences, making
this sun-kissed island archipelago a real traveller's feast.
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