Fort Napoleon
The route to Fort Napoleon is lined with a multitude of cacti and shrub. An interesting fact: these giant cacti and hedge overrunning the edifice were originally planted on decision of Father Labat in the XVIIIth century around all forts in the region. Fort Napoleon is fairly well restored, yet its empty moat and general visual aspect are not particularly inspiring, apart from the pleasant sight of a few goats grazing about. The fort, which never actually played a military role, serves today as a historical museum, displaying a permanent exhibition on the history of the Saints and the battle of 1782 between French and English troops.
