Espace Bois & Traditions

côte sous-le-vent's geographical location means that its many riches include rare and precious woods. pointe noire, as the capital of wood and cabinetmaking, is the cradle of traditional woodworking and furniture in guadeloupe.

l'habitation devotes this thematic area to wood-related crafts, from weaving techniques to shipbuilding and cabinetmaking. Here you can discover surprising wooden objects, the history of pit-sawing, the legends of ka and much more...

Video : A maitre ka tells you about Guadeloupe in his own way!