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Le Moule served as an early French capital of Guadeloupe, and was an important Native American settlement in pre-colonial times. It's an authentic provincial town with a bustling main street, fish market, cinema, a few art galleries and a scenic harbor. Major archeological excavations have taken place in the area and Guadeloupe's archeological museum, on the outskirts of town, is well worth a visit.
The wide town square has a few historic buildings, including the town hall and a Neoclassical Catholic church. Along the river are some discernible waterfront ruins from an old customs building and a fortress dating back to the original French settlement.
There's also a lovely tranquil beach with reef-protected waters and plenty of shade at L'Autre Bord, about 1km (0.6mi) east of town. Baie du Moule, on the west side of town, is popular with kayakers and surfers and has its own surf school.
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