Fort Delgrès is a historic fortification located in Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe. Built in 1650, it was initially named Fort Saint-Charles and later renamed in honor of Louis Delgrès, a leader of the resistance against Napoleonic forces who sought to re-establish slavery in the French colonies. The fort stands as a powerful symbol of resistance and resilience, offering visitors panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and the Caribbean Sea.
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